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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
  ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
      
 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

OR
  ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            For the transition period from ____ to ____

Commission File Number: 000-16772
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio   31-0987416
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
138 Putnam Street, P.O. Box 738,
Marietta, Ohio   45750
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (740) 373-3155
  Not Applicable  
  (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)  
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, without par value PEBO The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 x   No o

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 x No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o

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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 28,272,537 common shares, without par value, at November 4, 2021.


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
  September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and balances due from banks $ 129,842  $ 60,902 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 369,840  91,198 
Total cash and cash equivalents 499,682  152,100 
Available-for-sale investment securities, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,294,654 at September 30, 2021 and $734,544 at December 31, 2020) (a)
1,297,090  753,013 
Held-to-maturity investment securities, at amortized cost (fair value of $240,000 at September 30, 2021 and $68,082 at December 31, 2020) (a)
243,100  66,458 
Other investment securities 34,486  37,560 
Total investment securities (a) 1,574,676  857,031 
Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs (b) 4,491,028  3,402,940 
Allowance for credit losses (77,382) (50,359)
Net loans 4,413,646  3,352,581 
Loans held for sale 2,699  4,659 
Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 91,210  60,094 
Bank owned life insurance 72,920  71,591 
Goodwill 267,015  171,260 
Other intangible assets 28,400  13,337 
Other assets 109,504  78,111 
Total assets $ 7,059,752  $ 4,760,764 
Liabilities    
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing $ 1,559,993  $ 997,323 
Interest-bearing 4,272,027  2,913,136 
Total deposits 5,832,020  3,910,459 
Short-term borrowings 184,693  73,261 
Long-term borrowings 99,411  110,568 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 111,746  90,803 
Total liabilities 6,227,870  4,185,091 
Stockholders’ equity    
Preferred shares, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at September 30, 2021 and at December 31, 2020
—  — 
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 29,806,435 shares issued at September 30, 2021 and 21,193,402 shares issued at December 31, 2020, including at each date shares held in treasury
685,428  422,536 
Retained earnings 189,508  190,691 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of deferred income taxes (5,888) 1,336 
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,599,593 shares at September 30, 2021 and 1,686,046 shares at December 31, 2020
(37,166) (38,890)
Total stockholders’ equity 831,882  575,673 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,059,752  $ 4,760,764 
(a)    Available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities are presented net of allowance for credit losses of $0 and $236, respectively, at September 30, 2021 and $0 and $60, respectively, at December 31, 2020.
(b)    Also referred to throughout this document as "total loans" and "loans held for investment."



See Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans and leases $ 40,748  $ 35,580  $ 115,196  $ 104,651 
Interest and dividends on taxable investment securities 3,755  2,786  9,497  12,310 
Interest on tax-exempt investment securities 882  614  2,358  1,903 
Other interest income 82  33  175  317 
Total interest income 45,467  39,013  127,226  119,181 
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits 2,399  2,669  7,793  10,582 
Interest on short-term borrowings 91  742  283  2,355 
Interest on long-term borrowings 399  483  1,334  1,629 
Total interest expense 2,889  3,894  9,410  14,566 
Net interest income 42,578  35,119  117,816  104,615 
Provision for credit losses 8,994  4,728  7,333  33,531 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 33,584  30,391  110,483  71,084 
Non-interest income:
Electronic banking income 4,326  3,765  12,655  10,568 
Trust and investment income 4,158  3,435  12,223  10,013 
Insurance income 3,367  3,608  11,923  10,929 
Deposit account service charges 2,549  2,266  6,578  6,995 
Mortgage banking income 766  2,658  2,726  4,346 
Bank owned life insurance income 437  462  1,329  1,514 
Commercial loan swap fees 73  68  194  1,267 
Net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (308) (28) (459) (237)
Net (loss) gain on investment securities (166) (704) 383 
Other non-interest income 1,144  534  2,605  1,393 
Total non-interest income 16,346  16,770  49,070  47,171 
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefit costs 25,589  19,410  68,276  57,313 
Professional fees 6,426  1,720  13,459  5,247 
Net occupancy and equipment expense 3,551  3,383  10,167  9,688 
Data processing and software expense 2,529  1,838  7,394  5,344 
Electronic banking expense 2,037  2,095  6,006  5,839 
Amortization of other intangible assets 1,279  857  3,267  2,314 
Marketing expense 1,223  456  2,810  1,561 
Franchise tax expense 810  882  2,487  2,645 
FDIC insurance premium 807  570  1,596  717 
Other loan expenses 487  342  1,443  1,255 
Communication expense 411  283  1,079  857 
Other non-interest expense 12,711  2,479  17,762  7,665 
Total non-interest expense 57,860  34,315  135,746  100,445 
(Loss) income before income taxes (7,930) 12,846  23,807  17,810 
Income tax (benefit) expense (2,172) 2,636  3,999  3,616 
Net (loss) income $ (5,758) $ 10,210  $ 19,808  $ 14,194 
(Loss) earnings per common share - basic $ (0.28) $ 0.52  $ 0.99  $ 0.70 
(Loss) earnings per common share - diluted $ (0.28) $ 0.51  $ 0.99  $ 0.70 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic 20,640,519  19,504,503  19,751,853  19,862,409 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted 20,789,271  19,637,689  19,890,672  19,998,353 
Cash dividends declared $ 7,093  $ 6,770  $ 20,991  $ 20,622 
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.36  $ 0.34  $ 1.07  $ 1.02 

See Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Unaudited)
    
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net (loss) income $ (5,758) $ 10,210  $ 19,808  $ 14,194 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Available-for-sale investment securities:
Gross unrealized holding (loss) gain arising during the period (7,685) (2,974) (16,738) 15,480 
Related tax benefit (expense) 1,592  624  3,493  (3,251)
Reclassification adjustment for net loss (gain) included in net (loss) income 166  (2) 704  (383)
Related tax (benefit) expense (44) —  (157) 80 
Net effect on other comprehensive (loss) income (5,971) (2,352) (12,698) 11,926 
Defined benefit plan:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period 1,818  (533) 1,826  (1,054)
  Related tax (expense) benefit (407) 113  (408) 222 
Amortization of unrecognized gain and service cost on benefit plans 20  33  81  97 
Related tax expense (5) (7) (18) (21)
Recognition of gain due to settlement and curtailment 143  531  143  1,050 
Related tax expense (32) (112) (32) (221)
Net effect on other comprehensive income 1,537  25  1,592  73 
Cash flow hedges:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period 858  803  4,800  (9,661)
  Related tax (expense) benefit (90) (168) (918) 2,029 
Net effect on other comprehensive income (loss) 768  635  3,882  (7,632)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (3,666) (1,692) (7,224) 4,367 
Total comprehensive (loss) income $ (9,424) $ 8,518  $ 12,584  $ 18,561 

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total Stockholders' Equity
Common Shares Retained Earnings Treasury Stock
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, June 30, 2021 $ 422,652  $ 202,359  $ (2,222) $ (37,284) $ 585,505 
Net loss —  (5,758) —  —  (5,758)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax —  —  (3,666) —  (3,666)
Cash dividends declared —  (7,093) —  (7,093)
Reissuance of treasury stock for common share awards (51) —  —  51  — 
Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  (78) (78)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 277  —  —  —  277 
Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors 16  —  —  44  60 
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 37  —  —  101  138 
Stock-based compensation 598  —  —  —  598 
Issuance of common shares related to merger with Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. 261,899  —  —  —  261,899 
Balance, September 30, 2021 $ 685,428  $ 189,508  $ (5,888) $ (37,166) $ 831,882 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total Stockholders' Equity
Common Shares Retained Earnings Treasury Stock
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 422,536  $ 190,691  $ 1,336  $ (38,890) $ 575,673 
Net income —  19,808  —  —  19,808 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax —  —  (7,224) —  (7,224)
Cash dividends declared —  (20,991) —  —  (20,991)
Reissuance of treasury stock for common share awards (2,223) —  —  2,223  — 
Reissuance of treasury stock for deferred compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  74  74 
Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  (1,076) (1,076)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 655  —  —  —  655 
Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors 81  —  —  228  309 
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 98  —  —  275  373 
Stock-based compensation 2,382  —  —  —  2,382 
Issuance of common shares related to merger with Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. 261,899  —  —  —  261,899 
Balance, September 30, 2021 $ 685,428  $ 189,508  $ (5,888) $ (37,166) $ 831,882 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total Stockholders' Equity
Common Shares Retained Earnings Treasury Stock
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, June 30, 2020 $ 421,236  $ 173,572  $ 4,634  $ (30,265) $ 569,177 
Net income —  10,210  —  —  10,210 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax —  —  (1,692) —  (1,692)
Cash dividends declared —  (6,770) —  —  (6,770)
Reissuance of treasury stock for common share awards (321) —  —  321  — 
Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  (66) (66)
Common shares repurchased under share repurchase program then in effect —  —  —  (5,000) (5,000)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 220  —  —  —  220 
Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors (11) —  —  63  52 
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (23) —  —  134  111 
Stock-based compensation 614  —  —  —  614 
Balance, September 30, 2020 $ 421,715  $ 177,012  $ 2,942  $ (34,813) $ 566,856 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Total Stockholders' Equity
Common Shares Retained Earnings Treasury Stock
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2019 $ 420,876  $ 187,149  $ (1,425) $ (12,207) $ 594,393 
Net income —  14,194  —  —  14,194 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax —  —  4,367  —  4,367 
Cash dividends declared —  (20,622) —  —  (20,622)
Reissuance of treasury stock for common share awards (2,583) —  —  2,583  — 
Reissuance of treasury stock for deferred compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  59  59 
Repurchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  —  (1,052) (1,052)
Common shares repurchased under share repurchase program then in effect —  —  —  (25,000) (25,000)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 463  —  —  —  463 
Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors —  —  316  325 
Common shares issued under performance unit awards, net of tax 41  —  —  138  179 
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (40) —  —  350  310 
Stock-based compensation 2,949  —  —  —  2,949 
Impact of adoption of new accounting standard, net of taxes (a) —  (3,709) —  —  (3,709)
Balance, September 30, 2020 $ 421,715  $ 177,012  $ 2,942  $ (34,813) $ 566,856 
(a)On January 1, 2020, Peoples adopted ASU 2016-13, which resulted in a reduction to retained earnings of $3.7 million, net of statutory federal corporate income tax.
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 66,722  $ 55,992 
Investing activities:
Available-for-sale investment securities:
Purchases (715,263) (171,251)
Proceeds from sales 480,127  11,582 
Proceeds from principal payments, calls and prepayments 227,574  248,021 
Held-to-maturity investment securities:
Purchases (181,331) (8,404)
Proceeds from principal payments 3,774  3,834 
Other investment securities:
Purchases (1,221) (5,901)
Proceeds from sales 8,552  7,937 
Net decrease (increase) in loans held for investment 156,598  (505,161)
Net expenditures for premises and equipment (5,893) (3,702)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned 153  96 
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance contracts —  109 
Business acquisitions, net of cash received 136,119  (94,856)
Investment in limited partnership and tax credit funds (2,900) (13)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 106,289  (517,709)
Financing activities:    
Net increase in non-interest-bearing deposits 69,557  311,704 
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits 95,881  348,779 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 32,625  (154,914)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings —  50,000 
Payments on long-term borrowings (2,156) (1,857)
Cash dividends paid (20,915) (20,147)
Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase program —  (25,000)
Purchase of treasury stock in connection with employee incentive program and compensation plan for Boards of Directors to be held as treasury stock
(1,076) (1,052)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares 655  262 
Net cash provided by financing activities 174,571  507,775 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 347,582  46,058 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 152,100  115,193 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 499,682  $ 161,251 
Supplemental cash flow information:
     Interest paid $ 10,262  $ 15,179 
     Income taxes paid 6,450  7,500 
Supplemental noncash disclosures:
     Transfers from loans to other real estate owned 210  163 
Lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lessee operating lease liabilities 101  38 
 
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PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation: The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Peoples Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Peoples" refers to Peoples Bancorp Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries collectively, except where the context indicates the reference relates solely to Peoples Bancorp Inc.) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not contain all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with Peoples’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 ("Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K").
The accounting and reporting policies followed in the presentation of the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those described in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K, as updated by the information contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 (this "Form 10-Q").  Management has evaluated all significant events and transactions that occurred after September 30, 2021 for potential recognition or disclosure in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary to present fairly such information for the periods and at the dates indicated.  Such adjustments are normal and recurring in nature.  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2020, contained herein, has been derived from the audited Consolidated Balance Sheet included in Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K. 
Leases originated by Peoples, that Peoples has the positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity or payoff, are reported at the net investment of the lease, net of initial direct costs, charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses. Peoples considers a lease to be past due if any required principal or interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the lease agreement. Upon detection of the reduced ability of a lessee to meet cash flow obligations, the lease is typically charged down to the net realizable value, with the residual balance placed on nonaccrual status. Leases deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for credit losses, while recoveries of previously charged off amounts are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Leases acquired by Peoples in a business combination that have evidence of more than insignificant credit deterioration, which includes leases that Peoples believes it is probable that Peoples will be unable to collect all contractually required payments, are considered "purchased credit deteriorated" leases. These leases are recorded at the purchase price, and an allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as for other leases. The initial allowance for credit losses determined on a collective basis is allocated to individual leases. The total of the purchase price and the allowance for credit losses is the initial amortized cost basis of these leases. The variance between the initial amortized cost basis and the fair value of a lease is considered an interest premium or discount, which is amortized or accreted into interest income on a level yield method over the life of the lease.
Leases acquired by Peoples in a business combination that are not considered purchased credit deteriorated are recorded at the fair value and the difference between the acquisition date fair value and the contractual amounts due at the acquisition date represents the discount or premium to the leases' cost basis and is accreted or amortized to interest income over the leases' remaining life using the level yield method.
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, due in part to seasonal variations and unusual or infrequently occurring items.
New Accounting Pronouncements: From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by Peoples as of the required effective dates. The following paragraphs related to new pronouncements should be read in conjunction with "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes the impact of any recently issued standards, including those issued but not yet effective, will not have a material impact on Peoples' financial statements taken as a whole.
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2021-05 - Leases (Topic 842): Lessors - Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments. This ASU addresses stakeholders' concerns by amending the lease classification requirements for lessors to align them with practice under Topic 840. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, for all entities. Peoples early adopted this ASU as of September 30, 2021. The adoption of this ASU did not have an impact on Peoples' consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2020-04 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU allows relief where the benchmark interest rate is changed on a loan, lease or hedging relationship between March 12, 2020

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and December 31, 2022. This ASU was early adopted as of September 30, 2021, and is not expected to have a significant impact on Peoples' consolidated financial statements, but is expected to reduce the accounting burden of assessing contracts impacted by reference rate reform.
ASU 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify US GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. These amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Peoples adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2021. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on Peoples' consolidated financial statements.
Note 2 Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair value represents the amount expected to be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in its principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In accordance with fair value accounting guidance, Peoples measures, records and reports various types of assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or a non-recurring basis in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Those assets and liabilities are presented below in the sections entitled “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis” and “Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis.”
Depending on the nature of the asset or the liability, Peoples uses various valuation methodologies and assumptions to estimate fair value. The measurement of fair value under US GAAP uses a hierarchy, which is described in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K.
Assets and liabilities are assigned to a level within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of significant input used to measure fair value. Assets and liabilities may change levels within the fair value hierarchy due to market conditions or other circumstances. Those transfers are recognized on the date of the event that prompted the transfer. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the periods presented.
Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table provides the fair value for assets and liabilities required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets by level in the fair value hierarchy.
  Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:      
Available-for-sale investment securities:
Obligations of:      
  U.S. government sponsored agencies $ —  $ 78,481  $ —  $ —  $ 5,363  $ — 
  States and political subdivisions
—  252,919  —  —  114,919  — 
Residential mortgage-backed securities —  898,459  —  —  623,218  — 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities —  62,552  —  —  4,783  — 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities —  4,679  —  —  4,730  — 
Total available-for-sale securities —  1,297,090  —  —  753,013  — 
Equity investment securities (a) 145  245  —  107  192  — 
Derivative assets (b) —  15,653  —  —  27,332  — 
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities (c) $ —  $ 22,904  $ —  $ —  $ 39,395  $ — 
(a)    Included in "Other investment securities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information, see "Note 3 Investment Securities" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)    Included in "Other assets" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information, see "Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c)    Included in "Accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. For additional information, see "Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Available-for-Sale Investment Securities: The fair values reported by Peoples are determined by pricing models using a market approach that considers observable market data, such as interest rate volatility, London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") yield curves, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2). Management reviews the valuation methodology and quality controls utilized by the pricing services in management's overall assessment of the reasonableness of the fair values provided, and challenges prices when management believes a material discrepancy in pricing exists.

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Equity Investment Securities: The fair values of Peoples' equity investment securities are obtained from quoted prices in active exchange markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) or quoted prices in less active markets (Level 2).
Derivative Assets and Liabilities: The fair value for derivative instruments is determined based on market prices, broker-dealer quotations on similar products, or other related market input parameters (Level 2).
Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The following table provides the fair value for each class of assets and liabilities required to be measured and reported at fair value on a non-recurring basis on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets by level in the fair value hierarchy during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
  Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets:
Loans held for sale $ —  $ 2,751  $ —  $ —  $ 4,733  $ — 
Other real estate owned ("OREO") $ —  $ —  $ 11,268  $ —  $ —  $ 134 
Servicing rights (a)(b) $ —  $ —  $ 2,294  $ —  $ —  $ 2,591 
(a) Included in "Other intangible assets" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Servicing rights are carried at the lower of cost or market value.
(b) Peoples established a valuation allowance on servicing rights of $16 at September 30, 2021 and $161 at December 31, 2020, as the fair value of the servicing rights was less than the carrying value.

Loans Held for Sale: Loans originated and intended to be sold in the secondary market, generally 1-4 family residential loans, are carried, in aggregate, at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. Peoples uses a valuation model using quoted market prices of similar instruments in arriving at the fair value (Level 2).
Other Real Estate Owned: OREO, included in "Other assets" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, is comprised primarily of commercial and residential real estate properties acquired by Peoples in satisfaction of a loan. OREO obtained in satisfaction of a loan is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell the property. The carrying value of OREO is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis. Peoples assesses the carrying value of OREO quarterly for impairment considering market activity and recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales approach and the income approach (Level 3). The increase in OREO for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was due to the OREO acquired in the Premier Financial Bancorp Inc. ("Premier") acquisition.
Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are included in "Other intangible assets" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of servicing rights is determined by using a discounted cash flow model, which estimates the present value of the future net cash flows of the servicing portfolio based on various factors, such as servicing costs, expected prepayment speeds and discount rates (Level 3). The carrying value of servicing rights is not re-measured to fair value on a recurring basis. Peoples assesses the carrying value of servicing rights quarterly for impairment.


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Financial Instruments Not Required to be Measured or Reported at Fair Value
The following table provides the carrying amount for each class of assets and liabilities and the fair value for certain financial instruments that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
  Fair Value Measurements of Other Financial Instruments
(Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Hierarchy Level September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 1 $ 499,682  $ 499,682  $ 152,100  $ 152,100 
Held-to-maturity investment securities:
   Obligations of:
U.S. government sponsored agencies 2 29,995  29,147  —  — 
States and political subdivisions 2 124,181  122,435  35,139  35,484 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 2 41,035  41,501  25,890  26,742 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 2 47,889  46,917  5,429  5,856 
        Total held-to-maturity securities 243,100  240,000  66,458  68,082 
Other investment securities:
Other investment securities at cost:
Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock n/a 17,918  17,918  21,718  21,718 
Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") stock n/a 13,311  13,311  13,311  13,311 
Total other investment securities at cost 31,229  31,229  35,029  35,029 
Other investment securities at fair value:
Nonqualified deferred compensation (a) 2 2,083  2,083  1,867  1,867 
Other investment securities (b) 2 784  784  365  365 
Total other investment securities at fair value 2,867  2,867  2,232  2,232 
Total other investment securities (b) 34,096  34,096  37,261  37,261 
Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs 3 4,491,028  4,595,800  3,402,940  3,458,732 
Bank owned life insurance 3 72,920  72,920  71,591  71,591 
Liabilities:
Deposits 2 $ 5,832,020  $ 5,546,935  $ 3,910,459  $ 3,773,602 
Short-term borrowings 2 184,693  186,028  73,261  74,170 
Long-term borrowings 2 99,411  106,497  110,568  117,364 
(a) Nonqualified deferred compensation includes mutual funds as part of the investment.
(b)     "Other investment securities", as reported on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, also included equity investment securities at September 30, 2021
and at December 31, 2020, which are reported in the Assets and Liabilities Required to be Measured and Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
table above and not included in this table.

 For certain financial assets and liabilities, carrying value approximates fair value due to the nature of the financial instruments.  These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, demand and other non-maturity deposits, and overnight borrowings.  Peoples used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of the following financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from other banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold and other short-term investments with original maturities of ninety days or less. The carrying amount for cash and balances due from banks is a reasonable estimate of fair value (Level 1).
Held-to-Maturity Investment Securities: The fair values used by Peoples are obtained from an independent pricing service and represent fair values determined by pricing models using a market approach that considers observable market data, such as interest rate volatility, LIBOR yield curves, credit spreads and prices from market makers and live trading systems (Level 2). Management reviews the valuation methodology and quality controls utilized by the pricing service in management's overall assessment of the reasonableness of the fair values provided, and challenges prices when management believes a material discrepancy in pricing exists.
Other Investment Securities: Other investment securities are measured at their respective redemption values due to restrictions placed on their transferability (Level 2).

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Loans and Leases, Net of Deferred Fees and Costs: The fair value of portfolio loans and leases assumes sale of the underlying notes to a third-party financial investor. Accordingly, this value is not necessarily the value to Peoples if the notes were held to maturity.  Peoples considered interest rate, credit and market factors in estimating the fair value of loans (Level 3). Fair values for loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. The discount rates take into account interest rates currently being offered to customers for loans with similar terms, the credit risk associated with the loans and other market factors, including liquidity.
Bank Owned Life Insurance: Peoples' bank owned life insurance policies are recorded at their cash surrender value (Level 3). Peoples recognizes tax-exempt income from the periodic increases in the cash surrender value of these policies and from death benefits.
Deposits: The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit ("CDs") is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation based on current rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).
Short-term Borrowings: The fair value of short-term borrowings is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on rates currently available to Peoples for borrowings with similar terms (Level 2). 
Long-term Borrowings: The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on rates currently available to Peoples for borrowings with similar terms (Level 2). 
Certain assets and financial liabilities that are not required to be measured or reported at fair value can be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  These assets and liabilities include the following: customer relationships, the deposit base, and other information required to compute Peoples’ aggregate fair value that are not included in the above information.  Accordingly, the above fair values are not intended to represent the aggregate fair value of Peoples.

Note 3 Investment Securities
Available-for-sale
The following table summarizes Peoples' available-for-sale investment securities:

(Dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
September 30, 2021        
Obligations of:        
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 78,916  $ 102  $ (537) $ 78,481 
States and political subdivisions 252,706  3,220  (3,007) 252,919 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 894,848  10,453  (6,842) 898,459 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 63,568  85  (1,101) 62,552 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities 4,616  233  (170) 4,679 
Total available-for-sale securities $ 1,294,654  $ 14,093  $ (11,657) $ 1,297,090 
December 31, 2020        
Obligations of:        
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 4,960  $ 403  $ —  $ 5,363 
States and political subdivisions 110,401  4,642  (124) 114,919 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 609,865  15,377  (2,024) 623,218 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 4,622  161  —  4,783 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities 4,696  192  (158) 4,730 
Total available-for-sale securities $ 734,544  $ 20,775  $ (2,306) $ 753,013 


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The gross gains and losses realized by Peoples from sales of available-for-sale securities for the periods ended September 30 were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Gross gains realized $ 150  $ $ 786  $ 386 
Gross losses realized (316) —  (1,490) (3)
Net (loss) gain realized $ (166) $ 2  $ (704) $ 383 
The cost of investment securities sold, and any resulting gain or loss, were based on the specific identification method and recognized as of the trade date.
The following table presents a summary of available-for-sale investment securities that had been in a continuous unrealized loss loss position:
  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss No. of Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss No. of Securities
Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
September 30, 2021                
Obligations of:
U.S. government sponsored agencies
$ 49,570  $ 537  $ $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 49,570  $ 537 
States and political subdivisions 128,402  3,007  76  —  —  —  128,402  3,007 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
466,518  6,079  72  36,160  763  16  502,678  6,842 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
48,974  1,101  17  —  —  —  48,974  1,101 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities
—  —  —  1,830  170  1,830  170 
Total $ 693,464  $ 10,724  172  $ 37,990  $ 933  18  $ 731,454  $ 11,657 
December 31, 2020                
Obligations of:
States and political subdivisions $ 17,651  $ 124  $ —  $ —  —  $ 17,651  $ 124 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
156,659  1,795  45  9,892  229  13  166,551  2,024 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities
494  1,848  152  2,342  158 
Total $ 174,804  $ 1,925  51  $ 11,740  $ 381  15  $ 186,544  $ 2,306 

Management evaluates available-for-sale investment securities for an allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis.  At September 30, 2021, management concluded that no individual securities at an unrealized loss position required an allowance for credit losses. At September 30, 2021, Peoples did not have the intent to sell, nor was it more likely than not that Peoples would be required to sell, any of the securities with an unrealized loss prior to recovery. Further, the unrealized losses at both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were largely attributable to changes in market interest rates and spreads since the securities were purchased, and were not credit related losses. Accrued interest receivable is not included in investment securities balances, and is presented in the “Other assets” line of the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, with no recorded allowance for credit losses. Interest receivable on investment securities was $5.7 million at September 30, 2021 and $2.7 million at December 31, 2020.
At September 30, 2021, approximately 99% of the mortgage-backed securities with a market value that had been at an unrealized loss position for twelve months or more were issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies. The remaining 1%, or two positions, consisted of privately issued mortgage-backed securities with all of the underlying mortgages originated prior to 2004. Neither of the two positions had a fair value of less than 90% of its book value. Management analyzed the underlying credit quality of these mortgage-backed securities and concluded the unrealized losses were primarily attributable to the floating rate nature of these investments and the low remaining number of loans underlying these securities.
The unrealized losses with respect to the two bank-issued trust preferred securities that had been in an unrealized loss position for twelve months or more at September 30, 2021 were attributable to the subordinated nature of the debt.

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The table below presents the amortized cost, fair value and total weighted-average yield of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2021.  The weighted-average yields are based on the amortized cost.  In some cases, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties prior to the contractual maturity date.
 
(Dollars in thousands) Within 1 Year 1 to 5 Years 5 to 10 Years Over 10 Years Total
Amortized cost          
Obligations of:          
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ —  $ 1,996  $ 66,436  $ 10,484  $ 78,916 
States and political subdivisions 7,314  28,647  67,074  149,671  252,706 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 981  56,615  837,245  894,848 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,887  —  34,169  27,512  63,568 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities —  —  4,616  —  4,616 
Total available-for-sale securities $ 9,208  $ 31,624  $ 228,910  $ 1,024,912  $ 1,294,654 
Fair value          
Obligations of:          
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ —  $ 2,069  $ 66,161  $ 10,251  $ 78,481 
States and political subdivisions 7,375  29,538  68,100  147,906  252,919 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 1,006  56,712  840,734  898,459 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 1,907  —  33,763  26,882  62,552 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities —  —  4,679  —  4,679 
Total available-for-sale securities $ 9,289  $ 32,613  $ 229,415  $ 1,025,773  $ 1,297,090 
Total weighted-average yield 2.07  % 2.56  % 1.19  % 1.58  % 1.54  %
Held-to-maturity
The following table summarizes Peoples’ held-to-maturity investment securities:
(Dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Allowance for Credit Losses Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
September 30, 2021        
Obligations of:      
 U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 29,995  $ —  $ 85  $ (933) $ 29,147 
States and political subdivisions 124,417  (236) 675  (2,421) 122,435 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 41,035  —  661  (195) 41,501 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 47,889  —  236  (1,208) 46,917 
Total held-to-maturity securities $ 243,336  $ (236) $ 1,657  $ (4,757) $ 240,000 
December 31, 2020        
Obligations of:        
States and political subdivisions $ 35,199  $ (60) $ 510  $ (165) $ 35,484 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 25,890  —  852  —  26,742 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 5,429  —  427  —  5,856 
Total held-to-maturity securities $ 66,518  $ (60) $ 1,789  $ (165) $ 68,082 
There were no gross gains or gross losses realized by Peoples from sales of held-to-maturity securities for any of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Management evaluates held-to-maturity investment securities for an allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis. The majority of Peoples' held-to-maturity investment securities are obligations of states and political subdivisions with the remaining securities issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies. Peoples analyzed these securities using cumulative default rate averages for investment grade municipal securities. Since December 31, 2020, Peoples has purchased securities and designated them as held-to maturity and, as a result, at September 30, 2021, Peoples recorded $236,000 of allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities, compared to $60,000 at December 31, 2020.




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The following table presents a summary of held-to-maturity investment securities that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
  Less than 12 Months 12 Months or More Total
(Dollars in thousands) Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss No. of Securities Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss No. of Securities Fair
Value
Unrealized Loss
September 30, 2021                
Obligations of:
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 25,587  $ 933  —  —  —  $ 25,587  $ 933 
States and political subdivisions 89,532  2,421  37  —  —  —  89,532  2,421 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
17,426  195  —  —  —  17,426  195 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
39,641  1,208  11  —  —  —  39,641  1,208 
Total $ 172,186  $ 4,757  55  $   $     $ 172,186  $ 4,757 
December 31, 2020                
Obligations of:
States and political subdivisions $ 18,662  $ 165  $ —  $ —  —  $ 18,662  $ 165 
Total $ 18,662  $ 165  5  $   $     $ 18,662  $ 165 
The table below presents the amortized cost, fair value and total weighted-average yield of held-to-maturity securities by contractual maturity at September 30, 2021.  The weighted-average yields are based on the amortized cost and are computed on a fully taxable-equivalent basis using a blended federal and state corporate income tax rate of 22.3%.  In some cases, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties prior to the contractual maturity date.
  
(Dollars in thousands) Within 1 Year 1 to 5 Years 5 to 10 Years Over 10 Years Total
Amortized cost          
Obligations of:          
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 29,995  $ 29,995 
States and political subdivisions —  989  2,511  120,917  124,417 
Residential mortgage-backed securities —  1,939  —  39,096  41,035 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 355  —  8,655  38,879  47,889 
Total held-to-maturity securities $ 355  $ 2,928  $ 11,166  $ 228,887  $ 243,336 
Fair value          
Obligations of:          
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 29,147  $ 29,147 
States and political subdivisions —  1,132  2,794  118,509  122,435 
Residential mortgage-backed securities —  2,015  —  39,486  41,501 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 358  —  8,844  37,715  46,917 
Total held-to-maturity securities $ 358  $ 3,147  $ 11,638  $ 224,857  $ 240,000 
Total weighted-average yield 2.25  % 2.29  % 2.37  % 2.05  % 2.07  %
Other Investment Securities
Peoples' other investment securities on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets consist largely of shares of FHLB and FRB stock.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of Peoples' other investment securities:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
FHLB stock $ 17,918  $ 21,718 
FRB stock 13,311  13,311 
Nonqualified deferred compensation 2,083  1,867 
Equity investment securities 390  299 
Other investment securities 784  365 
Total other investment securities $ 34,486  $ 37,560 

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Peoples redeemed $7.5 million of FHLB stock as requested by the FHLB. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, Peoples acquired $3.7 million in FHLB stock in the Merger with Premier.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Peoples recorded the change in the fair value of equity investment securities held during the period, in "Other non-interest income", resulting in an unrealized gain of $18,000 and $91,000, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Peoples recorded the change in the fair value of equity investment securities held during the period, in "Other non-interest income", resulting in an unrealized gain of $1,000 and an unrealized loss of $15,000, respectively.
At September 30, 2021, Peoples' investment in equity investment securities was comprised largely of common stocks issued by various unrelated bank holding companies. There were no equity investment securities of a single issuer that exceeded 10% of Peoples' stockholders' equity.
Pledged Securities
Peoples has pledged available-for-sale investment securities and held-to-maturity investment securities to secure public and trust department deposits, and repurchase agreements in accordance with federal and state requirements.  Peoples has also pledged available-for-sale investment securities to secure additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and the FRB as well as to derivative counterparties as collateral on unrealized interest rate swaps.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of Peoples' pledged securities:
  Carrying Amount
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Securing public and trust department deposits, and repurchase agreements:
     Available-for-sale $ 851,966  $ 547,244 
     Held-to-maturity 143,467  28,287 
Securing collateral for cash flow hedge swaps:
     Available-for-sale 36,314  — 
Securing additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB and the FRB:
     Available-for-sale 7,036  2,175 
     Held-to-maturity 556  — 

Note 4 Loans and Leases
Peoples' loan portfolio consists of various types of loans and leases originated primarily as a result of lending opportunities within Peoples' footprint. Peoples also originates insurance premium finance loans and leases nationwide through its Peoples Premium Finance and North Star Leasing divisions, respectively. Loans and leases throughout this document are referred to as "total loans" and "loans held for investment".

The major classifications of loan balances (in each case, net of deferred fees and costs) excluding loans held for sale, were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
December 31, 2020
Construction $ 174,784  $ 106,792 
Commercial real estate, other 1,629,116  929,853 
Commercial and industrial 858,538  973,645 
Premium finance 134,755  114,758 
Leases 111,446  — 
Residential real estate 768,134  574,007 
Home equity lines of credit 161,370  120,913 
Consumer, indirect 543,256  503,527 
Consumer, direct 108,702  79,094 
Deposit account overdrafts 927  351 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 4,491,028  $ 3,402,940 
    
On September 17, 2021, Peoples completed the merger with Premier effective after the close of the business day. Peoples acquired $1.1 billion in loans, of which $285.3 million were considered purchased credit deteriorated loans. See "Note 13

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Acquisitions" for more detail on the merger with Premier. Effective after the close of business on March 31, 2021, Peoples acquired $83.3 million in leases from NS Leasing, LLC (" NSL"), of which $5.2 million were considered purchased credit deteriorated leases. Refer to "Note 13 Acquisitions" for more detail on the acquisition of leases from NSL.
Peoples began participating as a Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") lender during the second quarter of 2020. Peoples originated PPP loans of $159.2 million during the first nine months of 2021 and $488.9 million of PPP loans during the full year of 2020. At September 30, 2021, the PPP loans (including $28.2 million acquired from Premier) had an amortized cost of $135.8 million, and were included in commercial and industrial loan balance. As of September 30, 2021, deferred loan origination fees, net of deferred origination costs, totaled $4.0 million. During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded amortization of net deferred loan origination fees of $3.8 million on PPP loans compared to $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2020. Peoples recorded accretion of net deferred loan origination fees of $11.2 million and $3.8 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The remaining net deferred loan origination fees will be amortized over the life of the respective loans, or until forgiven by the SBA, and will be recognized in "Net interest income".
Accrued interest receivable is not included within the loan balances, but is presented in the “Other assets” line of the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, with no recorded allowance for credit losses. Total interest receivable on loans was $12.4 million at September 30, 2021 and $10.9 million at December 31, 2020.
Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans
A loan is considered past due if any required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the loan agreement. A loan may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loan is considered past due.
The amortized cost of loans on nonaccrual status and of loans delinquent for 90 days or more and accruing were as follows:
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual (a)
Accruing Loans 90+ Days Past Due
Nonaccrual (a)
Accruing Loans 90+ Days Past Due
Construction $ —  $ —  $ $ — 
Commercial real estate, other 17,301  1,912  9,111  — 
Commercial and industrial 5,356  98  6,192  50 
Premium finance —  368  —  204 
Leases 1,411  1,736  —  — 
Residential real estate 9,735  1,156  8,375  1,975 
Home equity lines of credit 976  61  867  82 
Consumer, indirect 1,069  —  1,073  39 
Consumer, direct 186  32  171  17 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 36,034  $ 5,363  $ 25,793  $ 2,367 
(a) There were $0.6 million of nonaccrual loans for which there was no allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2021 and $1.3 million at December 31, 2020.
During the first nine months of 2021, nonaccrual loans increased compared to December 31, 2020, primarily due to the non-accrual loans acquired from Premier, which added $13.0 million in nonaccrual loans at the end of the third quarter of 2021. As of September 30, 2021, the short-term modifications, such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment for current borrowers, Peoples had made were insignificant. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), borrowers that are considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. As such, these modifications made in accordance with the CARES Act were not included in Peoples' nonaccrual or accruing loans 90+ days past due at September 30, 2021. During the third quarter of 2021, accruing loans 90+ days past due increased primarily due to the loans acquired from Premier.
The amount of interest income recognized on loans past due 90 days or more during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $0.2 million and $0.9 million, respectively.







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The following table presents the aging of the amortized cost of past due loans:
Loans Past Due
Current
Loans
Total
Loans
(Dollars in thousands) 30 - 59 days 60 - 89 days 90 + Days Total
September 30, 2021
Construction $ 146  $ 16  $ —  $ 162  $ 174,622  $ 174,784 
Commercial real estate, other 4,513  2,349  14,116  20,978  1,608,138  1,629,116 
Commercial and industrial 924  566  5,324  6,814  851,724  858,538 
Premium finance 440  281  368  1,089  133,666  134,755 
Leases 393  194  1,736  2,323  109,123  111,446 
Residential real estate 4,138  2,649  5,353  12,140  755,994  768,134 
Home equity lines of credit 487  166  758  1,411  159,959  161,370 
Consumer, indirect 2,977  477  346  3,800  539,456  543,256 
Consumer, direct 134  224  101  459  108,243  108,702 
Deposit account overdrafts —  —  —  —  927  927 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 14,152  $ 6,922  $ 28,102  $ 49,176  $ 4,441,852  $ 4,491,028 
December 31, 2020
Construction $ —  $ 344  $ $ 348  $ 106,444  $ 106,792 
Commercial real estate, other 1,943  283  8,643  10,869  918,984  929,853 
Commercial and industrial 567  552  4,535  5,654  967,991  973,645 
Premium finance 928  1,073  204  2,205  112,553  114,758 
Residential real estate 6,739  2,688  5,512  14,939  559,068  574,007 
Home equity lines of credit 309  58  780  1,147  119,766  120,913 
Consumer, indirect 4,362  733  348  5,443  498,084  503,527 
Consumer, direct 424  43  123  590  78,504  79,094 
Deposit account overdrafts —  —  —  —  351  351 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 15,272  $ 5,774  $ 20,149  $ 41,195  $ 3,361,745  $ 3,402,940 
Delinquency trends remained stable, as 98.9% of Peoples' loan portfolio was considered “current” at September 30, 2021, compared to 98.8% at December 31, 2020.
Pledged Loans
Peoples has pledged certain loans secured by one-to-four family and multifamily residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit and commercial real estate loans under a blanket collateral agreement to secure borrowings from the FHLB. Peoples also has pledged eligible commercial and industrial loans to secure borrowings with the FRB. Loans pledged are summarized as follows:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Loans pledged to FHLB $ 752,382  $ 740,584 
Loans pledged to FRB 135,504  107,340 
Credit Quality Indicators
As discussed in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K, Peoples categorizes the majority of its loans into risk categories based upon an established risk grading matrix using a scale of 1 to 8. Loan grades are assigned at the time a new loan or lending commitment is extended by Peoples and may be changed at any time when circumstances warrant. Loans to borrowers with an aggregate unpaid principal balance in excess of $1.0 million are reviewed at least on an annual basis for possible credit deterioration. Loan relationships whose aggregate credit exposure to Peoples is equal to or less than $1.0 million are reviewed on an event driven basis. Triggers for review include knowledge of adverse events affecting the borrower's business, receipt of financial statements indicating deteriorating credit quality or other similar events. Adversely classified loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis. A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades used by Peoples, including loans acquired from Premier, is as follows:
“Pass” (grades 1 through 4): Loans in this risk category involve borrowers of acceptable-to-strong credit quality and risk who have the apparent ability to satisfy their loan obligations. Loans in this risk grade would possess sufficient mitigating factors, such as adequate collateral or strong guarantors possessing the capacity to repay the loan if required, for any weakness that may exist.

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“Special Mention” (grade 5): Loans in this risk grade are the equivalent of the regulatory definition of “Other Assets Especially Mentioned.” Loans in this risk category possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which requires a high level of management attention. Potential weaknesses include declining trends in operating earnings and cash flows and/or reliance on a secondary source of repayment. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in noticeable deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or in Peoples' credit position.
“Substandard” (grade 6): Loans in this risk grade are inadequately protected by the borrower's current financial condition and payment capability or the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have one or more well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly repayment of the loans. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that Peoples will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
“Doubtful” (grade 7): Loans in this risk grade have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or orderly repayment in full, on the basis of current existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors that may work to the advantage and strengthening of the exposure, classification of each of these loans as an estimated loss is deferred until its more exact status may be determined.
“Loss” (grade 8): Loans in this risk grade are considered to be non-collectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This does not mean a loan has absolutely no recovery value, but rather it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off the loan, even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future. Charge-offs against the allowance for credit losses are taken during the period in which the loan becomes uncollectible. Consequently, Peoples typically does not maintain a recorded investment in loans within this category.
Consumer loans and other smaller-balance loans are evaluated and categorized as “substandard,” or “loss” consistent with the regulatory definitions and requirements of these classes. Leases are categorized as "special mention", "substandard", or "loss" based upon delinquency status and the prospect of collecting the remaining net investment balance owed under the lease. All other loans not evaluated individually, nor meeting the regulatory conditions to be categorized as described above, would be considered as “pass" for disclosure purposes.
The following table summarizes the risk category of loans within Peoples' loan portfolio, including acquired loans, based upon the most recent analysis performed at September 30, 2021:
Term Loans at Amortized Cost by Origination Year Revolving Loans Converted to Term
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans
Total
Loans
Construction

  Pass $ 57,422  $ 73,789  $ 16,624  $ 3,289  $ 1,286  $ 2,829  $ 1,755  $ 4,170  $ 156,994 
  Special mention 290  —  7,185  1,092  3,805  138  —  —  12,510 
  Substandard —  —  957  79  159  4,085  —  —  5,280 
     Total 57,712  73,789  24,766  4,460  5,250  7,052  1,755  4,170  174,784 
Commercial real estate, other

  Pass 195,110  266,264  240,617  153,836  160,057  427,073  23,815  12,128  1,466,772 
  Special mention 159  10,353  8,398  7,077  8,798  33,558  —  51  68,343 
  Substandard —  1,679  6,644  2,299  5,668  76,655  371  41  93,316 
  Doubtful —  —  —  —  —  669  —  —  669 
  Loss —  —  —  —  —  16  —  —  16 
     Total 195,269  278,296  255,659  163,212  174,523  537,971  24,186  12,220  1,629,116 
Commercial and industrial
  Pass 241,877  135,119  90,671  67,107  30,843  102,471  154,178  14,440  822,266 
  Special mention 82  1,281  2,327  3,622  164  991  2,702  10  11,169 

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Term Loans at Amortized Cost by Origination Year Revolving Loans Converted to Term
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Revolving Loans
Total
Loans
  Substandard 94  2,858  2,739  875  6,921  3,853  5,690  608  23,030 
  Doubtful —  —  —  —  —  1,808  265  187  2,073 
     Total 242,053  139,258  95,737  71,604  37,928  109,123  162,835  15,245  858,538 
Premium finance
  Pass 131,142  3,613  —  —  —  —  —  —  134,755 
     Total 131,142  3,613  —  —  —  —  —  —  134,755 
Leases
  Pass 56,901  30,875  16,750  4,473  491  26  —  —  109,516 
  Special mention 99  10  68  17  —  —  —  —  194 
  Substandard 123  502  531  572  —  —  —  1,736 
     Total 57,123  31,387  17,349  5,062  499  26  —  —  111,446 
Residential real estate
  Pass 115,657  75,578  55,305  35,693  46,720  422,673  —  —  751,626 
  Substandard —  —  —  —  —  16,079  —  —  16,079 
   Loss —  —  —  —  —  429  —  —  429 
     Total 115,657  75,578  55,305  35,693  46,720  439,181  —  —  768,134 
Home equity lines of credit
  Pass 25,901  23,840  19,084  17,112  15,625  57,574  2,234  3,164  161,370 
     Total 25,901  23,840  19,084  17,112  15,625  57,574  2,234  3,164  161,370 
Consumer, indirect
  Pass 195,954  183,489  72,009  53,063  26,499  12,242  —  —  543,256 
     Total 195,954  183,489  72,009  53,063  26,499  12,242  —  —  543,256 
Consumer, direct
  Pass 42,124  30,880  15,541  9,863  3,861  6,433  —  —  108,702 
     Total 42,124  30,880  15,541  9,863  3,861  6,433  —  —  108,702 
Deposit account overdrafts 927  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  927 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 1,063,862  $ 840,130  $ 555,450  $ 360,069  $ 310,905  $ 1,169,602  $ 191,010  $ 34,799  $ 4,491,028 
The following table summarizes the risk category of Peoples' loan portfolio, including acquired loans, based upon the most recent analysis performed at December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Revolving Loans Converted to Term
Total
Loans
Construction

  Pass $ 27,670  $ 56,361  $ 554  $ 15,089  $ 824  $ 1,194  $ 3,199  $ 2,003  $ 104,891 
  Special mention —  —  496  —  —  143  —  —  639 
  Substandard —  —  —  186  —  1,076  —  —  1,262 
     Total 27,670  56,361  1,050  15,275  824  2,413  3,199  2,003  106,792 
Commercial real estate, other

  Pass 116,441  125,373  99,522  94,465  99,668  215,385  109,160  9,748  860,014 
  Special mention 297  5,806  999  5,296  5,125  12,932  3,967  60  34,422 
  Substandard —  1,191  677  1,709  1,663  27,066  3,033  110  35,339 
  Doubtful —  —  —  —  —  78  —  —  78 
     Total 116,738  132,370  101,198  101,470  106,456  255,461  116,160  9,918  929,853 

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(Dollars in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Revolving Loans Revolving Loans Converted to Term
Total
Loans
Commercial and industrial
  Pass 409,237  97,362  67,284  38,450  45,026  77,009  199,597  30,680  933,965 
  Special mention 1,034  366  2,018  287  1,453  1,452  12,429  526  19,039 
  Substandard 2,226  3,569  2,873  2,167  318  4,163  3,436  1,083  18,752 
  Doubtful —  —  —  —  1,698  191  —  187  1,889 
     Total 412,497  101,297  72,175  40,904  48,495  82,815  215,462  32,476  973,645 
Premium finance
  Pass 114,758  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  114,758 
Total 114,758  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  114,758 
Residential real estate
  Pass 47,147  40,223  24,235  29,142  43,105  309,795  65,168  305  558,815 
  Substandard —  —  —  —  —  15,048  —  —  15,048 
   Loss —  —  —  —  —  144  —  —  144 
     Total 47,147  40,223  24,235  29,142  43,105  324,987  65,168  305  574,007 
Home equity lines of credit
  Pass 16,469  13,513  12,548  12,382  11,869  40,626  13,506  4,091  120,913 
     Total 16,469  13,513  12,548  12,382  11,869  40,626  13,506  4,091  120,913 
Consumer, indirect
  Pass 210,014  92,696  71,807  39,608  17,156  11,563  60,683  —  503,527 
     Total 210,014  92,696  71,807  39,608  17,156  11,563  60,683  —  503,527 
Consumer, direct
  Pass 31,689  15,923  11,085  4,531  2,529  4,193  9,144  —  79,094 
     Total 31,689  15,923  11,085  4,531  2,529  4,193  9,144  —  79,094 
Deposit account overdrafts 351  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  351 
Total loans, at amortized cost $ 977,333  $ 452,383  $ 294,098  $ 243,312  $ 230,434  $ 722,058  $ 483,322  $ 48,793  $ 3,402,940 

Collateral Dependent Loans
Peoples has certain loans for which repayment is dependent upon the operation or sale of collateral, as the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The underlying collateral can vary based upon the type of loan. The following provides more detail about the types of collateral that secure collateral dependent loans:
Construction loans are typically secured by owner occupied commercial real estate or non-owner occupied investment real estate. Typically, owner occupied construction loans are secured by office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial and industrial properties that are in process of construction. Non-owner occupied commercial construction loans are generally secured by office buildings and complexes, multi-family complexes, land under development, and other commercial and industrial real estate in process of construction.
Commercial real estate loans can be secured by either owner occupied commercial real estate or non-owner occupied investment commercial real estate. Typically, owner occupied commercial real estate loans are secured by office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and other commercial and industrial properties occupied by operating companies. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans are generally secured by office buildings and complexes, retail facilities, multifamily complexes, land under development, industrial properties, as well as other commercial or industrial real estate.
Commercial and industrial loans are general secured by equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and other commercial property.
Residential real estate loans are typically secured by first mortgages, and in some cases could be secured by a second mortgage.
Home equity lines of credit are generally secured by second mortgages on residential real estate property.

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Consumer loans are generally secured by automobiles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and other personal property. Some consumer loans are unsecured and have no underlying collateral.
Leases are secured by commercial equipment and other essential business assets.
Premium finance loans are secured by the unearned portion of the insurance premium being financed.
The following table details Peoples' amortized cost of collateral dependent loans:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Construction $ 4,276  $ — 
Commercial real estate, other 35,820  8,467 
Commercial and industrial 11,446  6,333 
Residential real estate 1,321  1,670 
Home equity lines of credit 393  403 
Total collateral dependent loans $ 53,256  $ 16,873 
The increase in collateral dependent loans at September 30, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020, was primarily due to $39.1 million in collateral dependent loans acquired from Premier.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The following tables summarize the loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") during the three and nine months ended September 30:
Three Months Ended
Recorded Investment (a)
(Dollars in thousands) Number of Contracts Pre-Modification Post-Modification Remaining Recorded Investment
September 30, 2021
Construction $ $ $
Commercial real estate, other 14  14  14 
Commercial and industrial 327  327  327 
Leases 182  184  178 
Residential real estate 46  1,952  1,956  1,955 
Home equity lines of credit 55  55  55 
Consumer, indirect 95  95  95 
Consumer, direct
   Consumer 12  104  104  104 
Total 71  $ 2,640  $ 2,646  $ 2,639 
September 30, 2020
Commercial real estate, other $ 2,214  $ 2,214  $ 1,112 
Commercial and industrial 3,657  3,657  3,658 
Residential real estate 10  608  608  608 
Home equity lines of credit 68  68  68 
Consumer, indirect 11  126  126  126 
Consumer, direct 16  16  16 
   Consumer 13  142  142  142 
Total 33  $ 6,689  $ 6,689  $ 5,588 
(a) The amounts shown are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.

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Nine Months Ended
Recorded Investment (a)
(Dollars in thousands) Number of Contracts Pre-Modification Post-Modification Remaining Recorded Investment
September 30, 2021
Construction $ 350  $ 350  $ 350 
Commercial real estate, other 37  37  37 
Commercial and industrial 327  327  327 
Leases 340  348  334 
Residential real estate 54  2,367  2,376  2,366 
Home equity lines of credit 315  315  307 
Consumer, indirect 16  200  200  192 
Consumer, direct 48  48  45 
   Consumer 24  248  248  237 
Total 100  $ 3,984  $ 4,001  $ 3,958 
September 30, 2020
Commercial real estate, other $ 2,533  $ 2,533  $ 1,430 
Commercial and industrial 3,803  3,803  3,804 
Residential real estate 16  1,237  1,267  1,261 
Home equity lines of credit 123  123  121 
Consumer, indirect 23  235  235  216 
Consumer, direct 68  68  63 
   Consumer 28  303  303  279 
Total 61  $ 7,999  $ 8,029  $ 6,895 
(a) The amounts shown are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.
On March 22, 2020, federal and state government banking regulators issued a joint statement, with which the FASB concurred as to the approach, regarding accounting for loan modifications for borrowers affected by COVID-19. In this guidance, short-term modifications, made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19, to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not considered TDRs. This includes short-term modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment which are insignificant. Under the guidance, borrowers that are considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. In addition, modification or deferral programs mandated by the U.S. federal government or any state government related to COVID-19 are not in the scope of accounting for TDRs, as defined in ASC 310-40.
The following table presents those loans modified into a TDR during the year that subsequently defaulted (i.e., 90 days or more past due following a modification) during the nine-month periods ended September 30:
September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands) Number of Contracts Recorded Investment (a) Impact on the Allowance for Credit Losses Number of Contracts Recorded Investment (a) Impact on the Allowance for Credit Losses
Commercial real estate, other —  $ —  —  $ 54  — 
Residential real estate 113  —  —  —  — 
Total 3  $ 113  $   1  $ 54  $  
(a) The amounts shown are inclusive of all partial paydowns and charge-offs. Loans modified in a TDR that were fully paid down, charged-off or foreclosed upon by period end are not reported.
Peoples had no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loan terms have been modified in a TDR.

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Allowance for Credit Losses
Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 are summarized below:
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance, June 30, 2021
Initial Allowance for Acquired Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets Provision for Credit Losses for Acquired Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets (Recovery of) Provision for Credit Losses (a) Charge-offs Recoveries
Ending Balance, September 30, 2021
Construction $ 914  $ 2,127  $ 638  $ (243) $ —  $ —  $ 3,436 
Commercial real estate, other 17,233  13,374  5,384  (179) —  35,816 
Commercial and industrial 8,686  4,286  1,059  (3) (654) 13,378 
Premium finance 998  —  —  146  (7) —  1,137 
Leases 3,715  —  —  1,101  (431) 120  4,505 
Residential real estate 4,837  2,394  2,645  (312) (44) 48  9,568 
Home equity lines of credit 1,504  41  674  148  (180) 37  2,224 
Consumer, indirect 8,841  —  —  (2,308) (416) 43  6,160 
Consumer, direct 1,161  112  180  (362) (29) 17  1,079 
Deposit account overdrafts 53  —  —  124  (135) 37  79 
Total $ 47,942  $ 22,334  $ 10,580  $ (1,888) $ (1,896) $ 310  $ 77,382 
(a)Amount does not include the provision for the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments.
(Dollars in thousands) Beginning Balance, June 30, 2020 Initial Allowance for Acquired Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets Provision for Credit Losses for Acquired Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets  (Recovery of) Provision for Credit Losses (a) Charge-offs Recoveries Ending Balance, September 30, 2020
Construction $ 2,662  $ —  $ —  $ (148) $ —  $ —  $ 2,514 
Commercial real estate, other 19,148  —  —  (8) (109) 19,035 
Commercial and industrial 10,106  —  —  3,139  (146) —  13,099 
Premium finance —  —  990  (2) (2) —  986 
Residential real estate 6,380  —  —  (371) (121) 100  5,988 
Home equity lines of credit 1,755  —  —  40  —  1,797 
Consumer, indirect 12,293  —  —  785  (370) 64  12,772 
Consumer, direct 1,941  —  —  (78) (15) 13  1,861 
Deposit account overdrafts 77  —  —  154  (202) 47  76 
Total $ 54,362  $   $ 990  $ 3,511  $ (965) $ 230  $ 58,128 
(a)Amount does not include the provision for the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments.



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Changes in the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 are summarized below:
(Dollars in thousands)
Beginning Balance,
December 31, 2020
Initial Allowance for Acquired Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets Provision for Credit Losses for Acquired Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets (Recovery of) Provision for Credit Losses (a) Charge-offs Recoveries
Ending Balance, September 30, 2021
Construction $ 1,887  $ 2,127  $ 638  $ (1,216) $ —  $ —  $ 3,436 
Commercial real estate, other 17,536  13,374  5,384  (325) (161) 35,816 
Commercial and industrial 12,763  4,286  1,059  (3,800) (952) 22  13,378 
Premium finance 1,095  —  —  72  (30) —  1,137 
Leases —  493  3,288  1,450  (956) 230  4,505 
Residential real estate 6,044  2,394  2,645  (1,305) (313) 103  9,568 
Home equity lines of credit 1,860  41  674  (196) (196) 41  2,224 
Consumer, indirect 8,030  —  —  (891) (1,190) 211  6,160 
Consumer, direct 1,081  112  180  (252) (96) 54  1,079 
Deposit account overdrafts 63  —  —  208  (327) 135  79 
Total $ 50,359  $ 22,827  $ 13,868  $ (6,255) $ (4,221) $ 804  $ 77,382 
(a)Amount does not include the provision for the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments.

(Dollars in thousands) Beginning Balance,
January 1, 2020 (a)
Initial Allowance for Acquired Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets Provision for Credit Losses for Acquired Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Assets  Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses (b) Charge-offs Recoveries
Ending Balance, September 30, 2020
Construction $ 600  $ 51  $ —  $ 1,863  $ —  $ —  $ 2,514 
Commercial real estate, other 7,193  1,356  —  10,614  (254) 126  19,035 
Commercial and industrial 4,960  860  —  6,368  (1,098) 2,009  13,099 
Premium finance —  —  990  (2) (2) —  986 
Residential real estate 3,977  383  —  1,626  (255) 257  5,988 
Home equity lines of credit 1,570  —  237  (23) 11  1,797 
Consumer, indirect 5,389  —  —  8,549  (1,427) 261  12,772 
Consumer, direct 856  34  —  1,062  (128) 37  1,861 
Deposit account overdrafts 94  —  —  360  (534) 156  76 
Total $ 24,639  $ 2,686  $ 990  $ 30,677  $ (3,721) $ 2,857  $ 58,128 
(a)Peoples adopted ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) on January 1, 2020.
(b)Amount does not include the provision for the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments.

During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $11.0 million in order to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquisition of Premier. Peoples also recorded a $22.3 million increase in the allowance for credit losses during the third quarter of 2021 related to the purchase credit deteriorated loans acquired from Premier. During the second quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded provision for credit losses to establish the allowance for credit losses of $3.3 million for the acquired non-purchased credit deteriorated leases from NSL along with an increase in allowance for credit loss of $0.5 million related to the purchase credit

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deteriorated leases acquired from NSL. Lastly, economic assumptions and loss drivers used in the CECL model continued to improve in the current year, partially offsetting the increase in allowance driven by the aforementioned acquired loans and leases. The PPP loans originated during 2021 and 2020 are guaranteed by the SBA, and therefore, had no impact on the allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2021 and at December 31, 2020.
At September 30, 2021, Peoples had recorded an allowance for unfunded commitments of $2.4 million, an increase compared to $2.2 million at June 30, 2021, and a decrease compared to $2.9 million at December 31, 2020. The total amount of unfunded commitments had increased compared to June 30, 2021 due to the unfunded commitments associated with the Premier acquisition and decreased compared to December 31, 2020 due to the improved economic forecast conditions. The allowance for unfunded commitments (also referred to as "unfunded commitment liability") is presented in the “Accrued expenses and other liabilities” line of the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The change in the allowance for unfunded commitments is also reflected in the "Provision for (recovery of) credit losses" line of the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Note 5 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The following table details changes in the recorded amount of goodwill:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Goodwill, beginning of year $ 171,260  $ 165,701 
Goodwill recorded from acquisitions 95,755  5,559 
Goodwill, end of period $ 267,015  $ 171,260 
Peoples Bank entered into the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated March 24, 2021 with NSL. The transaction closed after the close of business on March 31, 2021 and Peoples Bank began operating the acquired business as a division of Peoples Bank on April 1, 2021. On April 1, 2021, Peoples recorded $24.7 million of goodwill related to the acquisition from NSL. On May 4, 2021, Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC ("Peoples Insurance") acquired substantially all of the assets and rights of an insurance agency located in Pikeville, Kentucky and certain rights to related customer accounts, which were previously developed and maintained by Justice & Stamper Insurance Agency, Inc. Peoples recorded $46,000 of goodwill from this completed acquisition. On September 17, 2021, Peoples completed the merger with Premier, for which Peoples recorded $71.0 million of goodwill. In 2020, Peoples completed its acquisition of Premium Finance, recording $5.5 million in goodwill. Also, in 2020 Peoples Insurance completed an acquisition of a property and casualty-focused independent insurance agency for which $0.1 million of goodwill was recorded. For additional information on these acquisitions, refer to "Note 13 Acquisitions."
Other Intangible Assets
Other intangible assets were comprised of the following at end of period, September 30, 2021 and end of year, December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) Core Deposits Customer Relationships Total
September 30, 2021
Gross intangibles $ 25,805  $ 25,096  $ 50,901 
Accumulated amortization (17,813) (8,256) (26,069)
Total acquisition-related intangibles $ 7,992  $ 16,840  $ 24,832 
Servicing rights 2,294 
Indefinite-lived intangibles 1,274 
Total other intangibles $ 28,400 
December 31, 2020
Gross intangibles $ 22,233  $ 12,495  $ 34,728 
Accumulated amortization (17,298) (6,579) (23,877)
Total acquisition-related intangibles $ 4,935  $ 5,916  $ 10,851 
Servicing rights 2,486 
Total other intangibles $ 13,337 
Other intangible assets recorded from the above-mentioned acquisitions year-to-date as of September 30, 2021 were $13.0 million of customer relationship intangible assets related to the NSL and Peoples Insurance acquisitions, and $4.2 million of core deposit intangible assets related to Premier. Refer to "Note 13 Acquisitions" for additional information. Other intangible assets recorded in 2020 included $5.0 million of customer relationship intangible assets from the Premium Finance and Peoples Insurance acquisitions.
The following table details estimated aggregate future amortization of other intangible assets at September 30, 2021:

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(Dollars in thousands) Core Deposits Customer Relationships Total
2021 $ 574  $ 934  $ 1,508 
2022 1,620  4,014  5,634 
2023 1,257  3,712  4,969 
2024 1,058  2,733  3,791 
2025 891  1,941  2,832 
Thereafter 2,592  3,506  6,098 
Total $ 7,992  $ 16,840  $ 24,832 
The weighted average amortization period of other intangible assets is 8.1 years.
Servicing Rights
The following is an analysis of activity of servicing rights for the periods ended September 30,2021 and December 31, 2020:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Balance, beginning of year $ 2,486  $ 2,742 
Amortization (591) (1,121)
Servicing rights originated 415  1,026 
Valuation allowance (16) (161)
Balance, end of period $ 2,294  $ 2,486 
Peoples accounts for its servicing rights under the amortization method, recognizing a valuation allowance when amortized cost exceeds fair value. As of September 30, 2021, Peoples has recorded a valuation allowance of $16,000 related to the decrease in the fair value of servicing rights. During 2020, Peoples recorded a valuation allowance of $161,000 related to the decrease in the fair value of servicing rights.
The following is the breakdown of the discount rates and prepayment speeds of servicing rights for the periods ended September 30,2021 and December 31, 2020:
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Discount rates 8.3  % 10.8  % 8.3  % 10.8  %
Prepayment speeds 8.4  % 27.2  % 12.8  % 21.1  %
The fair value of servicing rights was $2.3 million and $2.6 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Note 6 Deposits
Peoples’ deposit balances were comprised of the following:

(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Retail CDs:    
$100 or more $ 343,324  $ 220,532 
Less than $100 348,356  225,398 
Retail CDs 691,680  445,930 
Interest-bearing deposit accounts 1,140,639  692,113 
Savings accounts 1,016,755  628,190 
Money market deposit accounts 637,635  591,373 
Governmental deposit accounts 679,305  385,384 
Brokered deposit accounts (a) 106,013  170,146 
Total interest-bearing deposits 4,272,027  2,913,136 
Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,559,993  997,323 
Total deposits $ 5,832,020  $ 3,910,459 
(a) At September 30, 2021, brokered deposit accounts included $100.0 million of brokered demand deposits.
At December 31, 2020, brokered deposit accounts included $50.0 million of 90-day brokered CDs and
$110.0 million of brokered demand deposits

Time deposits that met or exceeded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") limit of $250,000 were $134.3 million and $89.0 million at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The increase compared to December 31, 2020 was mostly due to the deposits acquired from Premier.
The contractual maturities of retail CDs and brokered CDs and demand deposits for each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
(Dollars in thousands) Retail Brokered Total
Remaining three months ending December 31, 2021 (a) $ 142,996  $ 101,307  $ 244,303 
Year ending December 31, 2022 375,448  4,216  379,664 
Year ending December 31, 2023 66,339  490  66,829 
Year ending December 31, 2024 62,021  —  62,021 
Year ending December 31, 2025 22,021  —  22,021 
Thereafter 22,855  —  22,855 
Total CDs $ 691,680  $ 106,013  $ 797,693 
(a) Brokered deposit accounts include $100.0 million of brokered demand deposits.
At September 30, 2021, Peoples had sixteen effective interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million, of which $100.0 million were funded by brokered demand and savings deposits. Brokered demand deposits hedged by interest rate swaps are expected to be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps can be found in "Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments."

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Note 7 Stockholders’ Equity
The following table details the progression in Peoples’ common shares and treasury stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
  Common Shares
Treasury
Stock
Shares at December 31, 2020 21,193,402  1,686,046 
Changes related to stock-based compensation awards:    
Release of restricted common shares —  29,135 
Cancellation of restricted common shares —  7,168 
Grant of restricted common shares —  (101,926)
Grant of unrestricted common shares —  (5,747)
Changes related to deferred compensation plan for Boards of Directors:
Purchase of treasury stock —  5,309 
Disbursed out of treasury stock —  (2,983)
Common shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 23,348  — 
Common shares issued under compensation plan for Boards of Directors
—  (5,535)
Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan
—  (11,874)
Issuance of common shares related to the merger with Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
8,589,685  — 
Shares at September 30, 2021 29,806,435  1,599,593 
On January 28, 2021, Peoples' Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $30.0 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares, replacing the February 27, 2020 share repurchase program which had authorized Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $40.0 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares. At September 30, 2021, Peoples had not repurchased any common shares under the share repurchase program authorized on January 28, 2021.
Under Peoples' Amended Articles of Incorporation, Peoples is authorized to issue up to 50,000 preferred shares, in one or more series, having such voting powers, designations, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions as determined by Peoples' Board of Directors. At September 30, 2021, Peoples had no preferred shares issued or outstanding.
On October 25, 2021, Peoples' Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable on November 22, 2021, to shareholders of record on November 8, 2021. The following table details the cash dividends declared per common share during the four quarters of 2021 and the comparable periods of 2020:
2021 2020
First quarter $ 0.35  0.34 
Second quarter 0.36  0.34 
Third quarter 0.36  0.34 
Fourth quarter $ 0.36  $ 0.35 
Total dividends declared $ 1.43  $ 1.37 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The following table details the change in the components of Peoples’ accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Unrealized Gain on Securities Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 14,592  $ (3,872) $ (9,384) $ 1,336 
Reclassification adjustments to net income:
  Realized gain on sale of securities, net of tax 547  —  —  547 
Realized loss due to settlement and curtailment, net of tax —  111  —  111 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of reclassifications and tax
(13,245) 1,481  3,882  (7,882)
Balance, September 30, 2021 $ 1,894  $ (2,280) $ (5,502) $ (5,888)
Note 8 Employee Benefit Plans
Peoples sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers substantially all employees hired before January 1, 2010.  The plan provides retirement benefits based on an employee’s years of service and compensation.  For employees hired before January 1, 2003, the amount of postretirement benefit is based on the employee’s average monthly compensation over the highest five consecutive years out of the employee’s last ten years with Peoples while an eligible employee.  For employees hired on or after January 1, 2003, the amount of postretirement benefit is based on 2% of the employee’s annual compensation during the years 2003 through 2009, plus accrued interest.  Effective January 1, 2010, the pension plan was closed to new entrants.  Effective March 1, 2011, the accrual of pension plan benefits for all participants was frozen. Peoples recognized this freeze as a curtailment as of December 31, 2010 and March 1, 2011, under the terms of the pension plan. Effective July 1, 2013, a participant in the pension plan who is employed by Peoples may elect to receive or to commence receiving such person's retirement benefits as of the later of such person's normal retirement date or the first day of the month first following the date such person makes an election to receive his or her retirement benefits.
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, which was determined as of January 1, 2021, is 7.0%. The following table details the components of the net periodic cost for the plan described above, which is included in salaries and employee benefit costs on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Pension Benefits
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Interest cost $ 60  $ 80  $ 194  $ 256 
Expected return on plan assets (143) (187) (492) (577)
Amortization of net loss 21  35  84  101 
Settlement of benefit obligation 143  531  143  1,050 
Net periodic loss (income) $ 81  $ 459  $ (71) $ 830 
Under US GAAP, Peoples is required to recognize a settlement gain or loss when the aggregate amount of lump-sum distributions to participants equals or exceeds the sum of the service and interest cost components of the net periodic pension cost. The amount of settlement gain or loss recognized is the pro rata amount of the unrealized gain or loss existing immediately prior to the settlement. In general, both the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets are required to be remeasured in order to determine the settlement gain or loss.
Peoples recorded a settlement charge of $143,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 under the noncontributory defined benefit pension plan. Peoples recorded settlement charges of $531,000 and $1.1 million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 under the noncontributory defined benefit pension plan.


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Note 9 Earnings Per Common Share
The calculations of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share were as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per common share data) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $ (5,758) $ 10,210  $ 19,808  $ 14,194 
Less: Dividends paid on unvested shares (79) (96) (214) (274)
Add: Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to unvested shares 21  (2)
Net (loss) earnings allocated to common shareholders $ (5,816) $ 10,112  $ 19,596  $ 13,924 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 20,640,519  19,504,503  19,751,853  19,862,409 
Effect of potentially dilutive common shares 148,752  133,186  138,819  135,944 
Total weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding 20,789,271  19,637,689  19,890,672  19,998,353 
(Loss) earnings per common share:
Basic $ (0.28) $ 0.52  $ 0.99  $ 0.70 
Diluted $ (0.28) $ 0.51  $ 0.99  $ 0.70 
Anti-dilutive common shares excluded from calculation:
Restricted shares —  69,459  —  67,759 
Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments
Peoples utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset/liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. The notional amount of the interest rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest rate swap agreements. The fair value of derivative financial instruments is included in the "Other assets" and the "Accrued expenses and other liabilities" lines in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, while cash activity related to these derivatives is included in the activity in "Net cash provided by operating activities" in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Risk Management Objective of Using Derivative Financial Instruments
Peoples is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. Peoples principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. Peoples manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its assets and liabilities. Peoples also manages interest rate risk through the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, Peoples enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known or expected cash amounts, the values of which are determined by interest rates. Peoples’ derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of Peoples' known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable rate borrowings. Peoples also has interest rate derivative financial instruments that result from a service provided to certain qualifying customers and, therefore, are not used to manage interest rate risk in Peoples' assets or liabilities. Peoples manages a matched book with respect to customer-related derivative financial instruments in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
Peoples' objectives in using interest rate derivative financial instruments are to add stability to interest income and expense, and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, Peoples has entered into interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for Peoples making fixed payments. At September 30, 2021, Peoples had entered into sixteen interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million. Peoples will pay a fixed rate of interest for up to ten years while receiving a floating rate component of interest equal to the three-month LIBOR rate. The interest received on the floating rate component is intended to offset the interest paid on rolling three-month brokered CDs and brokered demand deposits, which will continue to be rolled through the life of the swaps. At September 30, 2021, the interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges of $100.0 million in brokered demand deposits, which are expected to be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. The remaining $50.0 million of interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges of 90-day FHLB Advances.

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For derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective and ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of each derivative financial instrument is reported in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ("AOCI") (outside of earnings), net of tax, and are reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made or received on Peoples' variable-rate liabilities. Peoples assesses the effectiveness of each hedging relationship by comparing the changes in cash flows of the hedging derivative financial instrument with the changes in cash flows of the designated hedged transaction. The reset dates and the payment dates on the 90-day advances or brokered CDs are matched to the reset dates and payment dates on the receipt of the three-month LIBOR floating portion of the swaps to ensure effectiveness of the cash flow hedge. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Peoples had reclassifications of losses to earnings of $766,000 and $2.3 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Peoples had reclassifications of losses to earnings of $732,000 and $1.2 million, respectively. During the next twelve months, Peoples estimates that minimal interest expense will be reclassified.
The following table summarizes information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Notional amount $ 150,000  $ 160,000 
Weighted average pay rates 2.13  % 2.18  %
Weighted average receive rates 0.76  % 0.38  %
Weighted average maturity 3.8 years 4.4 years
Pre-tax unrealized losses included in AOCI $ (7,143) $ (11,879)
The following table presents net gains or losses recorded in AOCI and in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the cash flow hedges:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Amount of (gain) loss recognized in AOCI, pre-tax $ (858) $ (803) $ (4,800) $ 9,661 
The following table reflects the cash flow hedges, which are included in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value:
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(Dollars in thousands) Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Included in "Accrued expenses and other liabilities":
Interest rate swaps related to debt $ 150,000  $ 7,252  $ 160,000  $ 12,063 
Non-Designated Hedges
Peoples maintains an interest rate protection program for commercial loan customers, which was established in 2010. Under this program, Peoples originates variable rate loans with interest rate swaps, where the customer enters into an interest rate swap with Peoples on terms that match the terms of the loan. By entering into the interest rate swap with the customer, Peoples Bank effectively provides the customer with a fixed rate loan while creating a variable rate asset for Peoples Bank. Peoples Bank offsets its exposure in the swap by entering into an offsetting interest rate swap with an unaffiliated institution. These interest rate swaps do not qualify as designated hedges; therefore, each swap is accounted for as a standalone derivative financial instrument. These interest rate swaps did not have a material impact on Peoples' results of operations or financial condition at or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and at or for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The following table reflects the non-designated hedges, which are included in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value:

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:
September 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
(Dollars in thousands) Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value
Included in "Other assets":
Interest rate swaps related to commercial loans $ 403,208  $ 15,653  $ 415,044  $ 27,332 
Included in "Accrued expenses and other liabilities":
Interest rate swaps related to commercial loans $ 403,208  $ 15,653  $ 415,044  $ 27,332 
Pledged Collateral
Peoples pledges or receives collateral for all interest rate swaps. When the fair value of Peoples' interest rate swaps is in a net liability position, Peoples must pledge collateral, and, when the fair value of Peoples' interest rate swaps is in a net asset position, the respective counterparties must pledge collateral. At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Peoples had zero and $41.0 million, respectively, of cash pledged, while the counterparties had no amount of cash pledged at either date. Cash pledged was included in "Interest-bearing deposits in other banks" on the Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020. Peoples had pledged $36.3 million and zero in investment securities at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Note 11 Stock-Based Compensation
Under the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Third Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Plan (the "2006 Equity Plan"), Peoples may grant, among other awards, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted common share awards, stock appreciation rights, performance units and unrestricted common share awards to employees and non-employee directors. The total number of common shares available under the 2006 Equity Plan is 891,340.  The maximum number of common shares that can be issued for incentive stock options is 500,000 common shares.  Since February 2009, Peoples has granted restricted common shares to employees, and periodically to non-employee directors, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the 2006 Equity Plan. Additionally, in 2020 and 2021, Peoples granted unrestricted common shares to non-employee directors (in addition to their directors' fees paid in common shares). In general, common shares issued in connection with stock-based awards are issued from treasury shares to the extent available.  If no treasury shares are available, common shares are issued from authorized but unissued common shares.
Restricted Common Shares
 Under the 2006 Equity Plan, Peoples may award restricted common shares to officers, key employees and non-employee directors.  In general, the restrictions on the restricted common shares awarded to employees expire after periods ranging from one to five years. Since 2018, common shares awarded to non-employee directors have vested immediately upon grant with no restrictions. In the first nine months of 2021, Peoples granted an aggregate of 76,819 restricted common shares subject to performance-based vesting to officers and key employees with restrictions that will lapse three years after the grant date; provided that in order for the restricted common shares to vest in full, Peoples must have reported positive net income and maintained a well-capitalized status by regulatory standards for each of the three fiscal years preceding the vesting date.
The following table summarizes the changes to Peoples’ restricted common shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Time-Based Vesting Performance-Based Vesting
  Number of Common Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Number of Common Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1 67,758  $ 23.71  250,992  $ 33.36 
Awarded 25,107  32.58  76,819  31.48 
Released (9,127) 35.63  (73,611) 35.43 
Forfeited (500) 34.75  (6,668) 32.42 
Outstanding at September 30 83,238  $ 25.01  247,532  $ 32.19 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the total intrinsic value for restricted common shares released was $2.6 million compared to $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Stock-Based Compensation
Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation, which is included as a component of Peoples’ salaries and employee benefit costs, for restricted and unrestricted common shares and performance unit awards, as well as purchases made by participants in the employee stock purchase plan. For restricted common shares, Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation based on the estimated fair value of

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the awards expected to vest on the grant date. The estimated fair value is then expensed over the vesting period, which is normally three years. For performance unit awards, Peoples recognizes stock-based compensation over the performance period, based on the portion of the awards that was expected to vest based on the expected level of achievement of the two performance goals. Peoples also has an employee stock purchase plan whereby employees can purchase Peoples' common shares at a discount of 15%. The following table summarizes the amount of stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefit recognized for each period:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Employee stock-based compensation expense:
Stock grant expense $ 597  $ 615  $ 2,381  $ 2,950 
Employee stock purchase plan expense 21  17  $ 55  $ 47 
Performance unit benefit —  —  $ —  $ (12)
Total employee stock-based compensation expense 618  632  $ 2,436  $ 2,985 
Non-employee director stock-based compensation expense 60  53  $ 310  $ 288 
Total stock-based compensation expense 678  685  $ 2,746  $ 3,273 
Recognized tax benefit (151) (144) (612) (687)
Net stock-based compensation expense $ 527  $ 541  $ 2,134  $ 2,586 
Restricted common shares were the primary form of stock-based compensation awards granted by Peoples in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The fair value of restricted common share awards on the grant date is the market price of Peoples' common shares on that date. Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted common share awards was $3.0 million at September 30, 2021, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. On April 1, 2020, an aggregate of 18,952 unrestricted common shares were granted as a one-time special award to employees under the level of Vice President, with a related stock-based compensation expense of $396,000 being recognized.
In addition to the portion of directors' fees paid in common shares, non-employee director stock-based compensation expense included $135,000 during the first nine months of 2021, and $120,000 during the first nine months of 2020, reflecting separate grants of unrestricted common shares aggregating 4,347 and 3,680 common shares, respectively.

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Note 12 Revenue
The following table details Peoples' revenue from contracts with customers:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Insurance income:
Commission and fees from sale of insurance policies (a) $ 3,231  $ 3,493  $ 9,603  $ 9,117 
Fees related to third-party administration services (a) 76  107  276  375 
Performance-based commissions (b) 60  2,044  1,437 
Trust and investment income (a) 4,158  3,435  12,223  10,013 
Electronic banking income:
Interchange income (a) 3,280  3,011  9,930  8,255 
Promotional and usage income (a) 1,046  755  2,725  2,313 
Deposit account service charges:
Ongoing maintenance fees for deposit accounts (a) 933  848  2,597  2,677 
Transactional-based fees (b) 1,616  1,418  3,981  4,318 
Commercial loan swap fees (b) 73  68  194  1,267 
Other non-interest income transactional-based fees (b) 207  94  601  624 
Total revenue from contracts with customers $ 14,680  $ 13,238  $ 44,174  $ 40,396 
Timing of revenue recognition:
Services transferred over time $ 12,724  $ 11,649  $ 37,354  $ 32,750 
Services transferred at a point in time 1,956  1,589  6,820  7,646 
Total revenue from contracts with customers $ 14,680  $ 13,238  $ 44,174  $ 40,396 
(a) Services transferred over time.
(b) Services transferred at a point in time.
Peoples records contract assets for income that has been recognized over a period of time for fulfillment of performance obligations, but has not yet been received related to electronic banking income and certain insurance income. This income typically relates to bonuses for which Peoples is eligible, but will not receive until a certain time in the future. Peoples records contract liabilities for payments received for commission income related to the sale of insurance policies, for which the performance obligations have not yet been fulfilled. The contract liabilities are recognized as income over time, during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled, which is over the insurance policy period. Peoples also records contract liabilities for bonuses received related to electronic banking income, for which the performance obligations have not yet been fulfilled. The contract liabilities are recognized as income over time, during the period in which the performance obligations are fulfilled related to electronic banking income.
The following table details the changes in Peoples' contract assets and contract liabilities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021:
  Contract Assets Contract Liabilities
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021 $ 1,247  $ 5,224 
     Additional income receivable 144  — 
     Receipt of income previously receivable (701) — 
     Recognition of income previously deferred —  (488)
Balance, September 30, 2021 $ 690  $ 4,736 


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Note 13 Acquisitions
Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
On September 17, 2021, Peoples completed its merger with Premier. Premier merged into Peoples, and Premier’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Premier Bank, Inc., and Citizens Deposit Bank and Trust, Inc., which combined operate 48 branches in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., merged into Peoples’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank. As consideration, Premier shareholders were paid 0.58 common shares of Peoples for each full share of Premier that was owned at the acquisition date, resulting in the issuance of 8,589,685 common shares by Peoples, or $261.9 million. Peoples accounted for this transaction as a business combination under the acquisition method. Peoples completed the merger in an effort to diversify and expand its franchise, and further enhance its size and scale. Peoples believes the growth potential, and attractive market areas will benefit its future financial performance.
Peoples recorded acquisition-related expenses related to the Premier merger which included $9.8 million in other non-interest expense; $4.2 million in professional fees; $3.7 million in salaries and employee benefit costs; $181,000 in marketing expense; and $83,000 in data processing and software expense.
Peoples recorded the estimate of fair value based on initial valuations available at September 17, 2021. Due to the timing of the transaction closing date and this Form 10-Q, these estimated fair values are considered preliminary as of September 30, 2021, and are subject to adjustment for up to one year after September 17, 2021. Valuations subject to change include, but are not limited to, loans, bank premises, customer deposit intangibles (included in other intangible assets), certain deposits, trust preferred securities, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and certain other assets and other liabilities.
The following table provides the preliminary purchase price calculation as of the date of the Merger with Premier, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values.
(Dollars in thousands) Unpaid Principal Balance Fair Value
Premier common shares 14,811,200 
Number of common shares of Peoples issued for each common share of Premier 0.58 
Price per Peoples common share, based at closing date $ 30.49 
Common share consideration 261,899 
Cash paid in lieu of fractional common shares 25 
Total consideration $ 261,924 
Net assets at fair value
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 251,763 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 1,025 
Total cash and cash equivalents 252,788 
Available-for-sale investment securities 563,294 
Other investment securities 4,159 
Total investment securities 567,453 
Loans:
  Construction 97,262  93,819 
  Commercial real estate, other 544,950  517,315 
  Commercial and industrial 132,293  127,880 
  Residential real estate 332,269  327,508 
  Home equity lines of credit 46,969  45,841 
  Consumer 21,083  21,527 
Total loans 1,174,826  1,133,890 
Bank premises and equipment 33,835 
Other intangible assets 4,233 
OREO 11,101 
Other assets 19,671 
    Total assets $ 2,022,971 

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(Dollars in thousands) Unpaid Principal Balance Fair Value
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing $ 735,236 
Interest-bearing 1,020,887 
Total deposits 1,756,123 
Short-term borrowings 63,807 
Long-term borrowings 6,070 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 6,036 
Total liabilities 1,832,036 
Net assets 190,935 
Goodwill $ 70,989 
The recorded goodwill associated with the Premier merger is related to expected synergies and operational efficiencies to be gained from the combination of Premier with Peoples' operations. None of the goodwill associated with the Premier merger is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The geographic locations of Premier will allow Peoples to continue to grow the loan and deposit portfolios, while also increasing Peoples' ability to penetrate the new markets with wealth management and insurance services, which should benefit Peoples in future periods. Additional information regarding other intangibles recognized in the acquisition can be found in "Note 5 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities presented above.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from other banks, interest-bearing deposits in other banks, federal funds sold and other short-term investments with original maturities of ninety days or less. The carrying amount for cash and due from banks is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investment Securities: Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on observable inputs including quoted market prices for similar instruments, quoted market prices that are not in an active market or other inputs that are observable in the market. In the absence of observable inputs, fair value is estimated based on pricing models and/or discounted cash flow methodologies.
Loans: Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan, related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term, amortization status and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates at the acquisition date for new originations for comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included as a reduction to the estimated cash flows.
Bank Premises and Equipment: The fair values of premises were based on a market approach, with third-party appraisals and broker opinions of value for land, office and branch space.
OREO: The fair values of OREO were based on a market approach, with third-party appraisals and broker opinions of value for land and buildings.
Customer Deposit Intangible: The customer deposit intangible represents the low cost of funding acquired core deposits provide relative to a marginal cost of funds. The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave consideration to expected customer attrition rates, net maintenance cost of the deposit base, alternative cost of funds, and the interest costs associated with customer deposits. The customer deposit intangible is being amortized over 10 years based upon the period over which estimated economic benefits are estimated to be received.
Deposits: The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date. The fair values for time deposits were estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates being offered at the acquisition date to the contractual interest rates on such time deposits.
Borrowings: Short-term borrowings consist of overnight repurchase agreements and rates, and given their short-term nature book value approximated fair value. The fair values of long-term borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on incremental borrowing rates at acquisition date for similar types of instruments.
Loans acquired by Peoples in a business combination that have evidence of more than insignificant credit deterioration, which includes loans that Peoples believes it is probable that Peoples will be unable to collect all contractually required payments, are considered "purchased credit deteriorated" loans. Acquired purchased credit deteriorated loans are reported net of the unamortized fair

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value adjustment. These loans are recorded at the purchase price, and an allowance for credit losses is determined based upon discrete credit marks, along with discounted cash flow models based upon similar pools of loans, using a similar methodology as for other loans. The following table details the fair value adjustment for acquired purchased credit deteriorated loans as of the acquisition date:
(Dollars in thousands) Par Value Allowance for Credit Losses Non-Credit (Discount) Premium Fair Value
Purchased credit deteriorated loans
Construction $ 23,232  $ (2,127) $ (219) $ 20,886 
Commercial real estate, other 176,122  (13,374) (8,022) 154,726 
Commercial and industrial 26,341  (4,286) 281  22,336 
Residential real estate 56,005  (2,394) (2,166) 51,445 
Home equity lines of credit 2,014  (41) (68) 1,905 
Consumer 1,614  (112) 63  1,565 
Fair value $ 285,328  $ (22,334) $ (10,131) $ 252,863 
Peoples' operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021 include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Premier subsequent to the acquisition on September 17, 2021. Due to the conversion of Premier systems during the third quarter of 2021, as well as other streamlining and integration of the operating activities into those of Peoples, historical reporting for the former Premier operations is impracticable and the disclosures of revenue from the assets acquired and income before income taxes is impracticable for the period subsequent to the acquisition. The following table presents unaudited pro forma information as if the acquisition of Premier had occurred on January 1, 2020. The pro forma adjustments include any changes in interest income due to the accretion of discounts, or amortization of premiums, associated with the fair value adjustments to acquired loans, interest-bearing deposits, long-term borrowings, trust preferred securities and customer deposit intangibles that would have resulted had the assets and liabilities been acquired as of January 1, 2020. The pro forma information excludes Peoples' acquisition-related expenses, which primarily included, but were not limited to, salaries and employee benefit costs, severance costs, professional fees, marketing expenses and deconversion costs. Those acquisition-related expenses totaled $16.2 million and $18.1 million for the quarter and year-to-date, respectively. The pro forma information also excludes a provision of credit losses of $11.0 million recorded to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchased credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquired loans. The pro forma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had Peoples acquired Premier on January 1, 2020. Additionally, cost savings and other business synergies related to the acquisition are not reflected in the pro forma amounts.
Unaudited Pro Forma For
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
Net interest income $ 59,248  $ 52,646  $ 168,644  $ 156,285 
Non-interest income 19,071  18,967  57,061  53,507 
Net income 17,492  16,151  56,862  31,529 
Pikeville, Kentucky Insurance Agency
On May 4, 2021, Peoples Insurance acquired substantially all of the assets and rights of an insurance agency located in Pikeville, Kentucky and certain rights to related customer accounts, which were previously developed and maintained by Justice & Stamper Insurance Agency, Inc. Total consideration for this transaction was $325,000. Peoples accounted for this transaction as a business combination under the acquisition method.
NS Leasing, LLC
Peoples Bank entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated March 24, 2021 with NS Leasing, LLC, which is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, and does business as “North Star Leasing”. The transaction closed after the end of business on March 31, 2021 and Peoples Bank began operating the acquired business as a division of Peoples Bank on April 1, 2021. Peoples Bank acquired assets comprising NSL’s equipment finance business and assumed from NSL certain specified liabilities for total cash consideration of $116.5 million, plus a potential earnout payment to NSL of up to $3.1 million. Peoples Bank acquired $83.3 million in leases and satisfied, on behalf of NSL, certain third-party debt in the amount of $69.1 million. NSL underwrites, originates and services equipment leases and equipment financing agreements to businesses throughout the United States. Peoples recorded preliminary goodwill in the amount of $24.7 million and preliminary other intangibles of $14.0 million, which included a customer relationship intangible, trade-name intangible and non-compete agreements related to this transaction. Peoples recorded an additional $0.4 million in non-interest expense during the third quarter of 2021 related to an update to the estimated earn-out provision of $2.7 million. As of

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September 30, 2021, leases had grown to $111.4 million. Peoples accounted for this transaction as a business combination under the acquisition method.
The recorded goodwill associated with the NSL acquisition is related to expected synergies and operational efficiencies to be gained from the combination of NSL with Peoples' operations. The employees retained from the NSL acquisition should allow Peoples to continue to grow the lease portfolio, along with Peoples' resources, and should benefit Peoples in future periods. During Peoples' evaluation of intangible assets, it was determined that an assembled workforce intangible asset was not separately recognizable and was included in goodwill.
The bonus earn-out provision recorded by Peoples related to the NSL acquisition was determined based on a weighting of probability of outcomes, at present value. Peoples predominately weighted the outcomes of the factors at around a 100% payout expectation of the base earn-out, which is $2.7 million in total. Adjusting weighting into the bonus expectation in the third quarter resulted in an additional $625,000 of potential payout. Peoples anticipates that NSL will meet the minimums for the base earn-out payment, and will likely meet the targets set at acquisition for a 100% payout of the base earn-out.
The following table provides the preliminary purchase price calculation as of the date of acquisition for NSL and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values.
(Dollars in thousands)
Total purchase price (a) $ 118,846 
Net assets at fair value
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 216 
Net leases 82,833 
Bank premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 470 
Other intangible assets 14,009 
Other assets 1,225 
    Total assets $ 98,753 
Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 4,627 
Total liabilities $ 4,627 
Net assets $ 94,126 
Goodwill $ 24,720 
(a) Includes preliminary contingent consideration related to the bonus earn-out provision of $2.3 million. Peoples recorded an additional $0.4 million in non-interest expense related to an update to the estimated earn-out provision.
The estimated fair values presented in the above table reflect additional information that was obtained during the three months ended September 30, 2021, which resulted in changes to certain fair value estimates made as of the date of acquisition. Adjustments to acquisition date estimated fair values are recorded during the period in which they occur and, as a result, previously recorded results have changed. The below table reflects the changes in the estimated fair value as they impact goodwill at September 30, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Change in fair value
Net assets
Other intangible assets $ (474)
Other assets (380)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 380 
Change in goodwill $ (474)
Leases acquired by Peoples in a business combination that have evidence of more than insignificant credit deterioration, which includes leases that Peoples believes it is probable that Peoples will be unable to collect all contractually required payments, are considered "purchased credit deteriorated" leases. These leases are recorded at the purchase price, and an allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as for other leases. Acquired purchased credit deteriorated leases are reported net of the unamortized fair value adjustment.
The following table details the fair value adjustment for acquired purchased credit deteriorated leases as of the acquisition date:

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(Dollars in thousands) NSL
Purchased credit deteriorated leases
Par value $ 5,248 
Allowance for credit losses (493)
Non-credit premium 85 
Fair value $ 4,840 
Peoples recorded acquisition-related expenses related to the NSL acquisition during the third quarter of 2021, which included $13,000 in professional fees. For the first nine months of 2021, Peoples recorded acquisition-related expenses related to the NSL acquisition which included $2.1 million in professional fees; $209,000 in other non-interest expense; $3,000 in salaries and employee benefit costs; $3,000 in data processing and software expense; $2,000 in net occupancy and equipment expense; and $2,000 in marketing expense.
Note 14 Leases
Peoples has elected certain practical expedients, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 842 - Leases ("ASC 842"). Peoples has also made an accounting policy election to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases subject to ASC 842.
Lessor Arrangements
Leases originated by Peoples, that Peoples has the positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity or payoff, are reported at the net investment of the lease, net of initial direct costs, charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses. Peoples considers leases past due if any required principal or interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the lease agreement. Upon detection of the reduced ability of a lessee to meet cash flow obligations, leases are typically charged down to the net realizable value, with the residual balance placed on nonaccrual status. Leases deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for credit losses, while recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Peoples began originating leases with the acquisition of leases from NSL. The leases acquired were determined to be sales-type leases, as the premise for the leases is dollar buy-out, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. Originated leases continue to be classified as sales-type leases. As a lessor, Peoples originates commercial equipment leases either directly to the customer or indirectly through vendor programs. Equipment leases consist of automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, and other equipment. These sales-type leases do not typically contain residual value guarantees; however, if a lease contains a residual value guarantee, Peoples reduces its residual asset risk by obtaining a security deposit from the lessee. Other non-interest income noted in the table below includes gain on the early termination of leases, syndicated leases, and other fees. Additional information regarding Peoples' sales-type leases can be found in "Note 4 Loans and Leases."
The table below details Peoples' lease income:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 September 30, 2021
Interest and fees on leases (a) $ 4,810  9,025 
Other non-interest income 471  716 
Total lease income $ 5,281  $ 9,741 
(a)Included in "Interest and fees on loans" on the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For additional information, see "Note 4 Loans and Leases" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed
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The following table summarizes the net investments in sales-type leases, which are included in "Loans and leases, net of deferred costs" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost $ 139,445 
Estimated residual values 120 
Initial direct costs 802 
Deferred revenue (28,921)
Total leases, at amortized cost 111,446 
Allowance for credit losses - leases (4,505)
Net investment in sales-type leases $ 106,941 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands) Balance
Remaining three months ending December 31, 2021 $ 13,980 
Year ending December 31, 2022 46,706 
Year ending December 31, 2023 36,524 
Year ending December 31, 2024 24,093 
Year ending December 31, 2025 13,605 
Thereafter 4,537 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost $ 139,445 
Lessee Arrangements
Peoples leases certain banking facilities and equipment under various agreements with original terms providing for fixed monthly payments over periods generally ranging from two to thirty years. Certain leases may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Only those renewal and termination options which Peoples is reasonably certain of exercising are included in the calculation of the lease liability. Certain leases contain rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease, which are included in the calculation of the lease liability.  At September 30, 2021, Peoples did not have any leases that met the criteria for finance leases. Right of Use ("ROU") assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement or remeasurement date of a lease based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term. Operating lease ROU assets include lease payments made at or before the commencement date and initial indirect costs. Operating lease ROU assets exclude lease incentives. Short-term leases of certain facilities and equipment, with lease terms of 12 months or less, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not have a ROU asset or lease liability.
The table below details Peoples' lease expense, which is included in "Net occupancy and equipment expense" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020
Operating lease expense $ 358  $ 334  1,038  995 
Short-term lease expense 72  71  244  231 
Total lease expense $ 430  $ 405  $ 1,282  $ 1,226 
Peoples utilizes an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments for each lease, as the lease agreements do not provide an implicit rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate reflects a secured rate and is based on the term of the lease and the interest rate environment at the lease commencement or remeasurement date.


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The following table details the ROU assets, the lease liabilities and other information related to Peoples' operating leases:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
ROU assets:
Other assets $ 8,732  $ 6,522 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 9,040  $ 6,776 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term 9.5 years 12.4 years
     Weighted-average discount rate 2.39  % 3.14  %
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, Peoples paid cash of $345,000 and $1,005,000, respectively, for operating leases. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, Peoples paid cash of $320,000 and $960,000, respectively, for operating leases.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands) Balance
Remaining three months ending December 31, 2021 $ 728 
Year ending December 31, 2022 2,270 
Year ending December 31, 2023 1,612 
Year ending December 31, 2024 954 
Year ending December 31, 2025 765 
Thereafter 4,396 
Total undiscounted lease payments $ 10,725 
Imputed interest $ (1,685)
Total lease liabilities $ 9,040 


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) represents an overview of the results of operations and financial condition of Peoples for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following data should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the MD&A that follows:
  At or For the Three Months Ended At or For the Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30,
 (Dollars in thousands, expect per share data) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating Data (a)
Total interest income $ 45,467  $ 39,013  $ 127,226  $ 119,181 
Total interest expense 2,889  3,894  9,410  14,566 
Net interest income 42,578  35,119  117,816  104,615 
Provision for credit losses 8,994  4,728  7,333  33,531 
Net (loss) gain on investment securities (166) (704) 383 
Net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (308) (28) (459) (237)
Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses (b) 16,820  16,796  50,233  47,025 
Total non-interest expense 57,860  34,315  135,746  100,445 
Net (loss) income (c) (5,758) 10,210  19,808  14,194 
Balance Sheet Data (a)
Total investment securities $ 1,574,676  $ 928,560  $ 1,574,676  $ 928,560 
Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs ("total loans") 4,491,028  3,472,085  4,491,028  3,472,085 
Allowance for credit losses 77,382  58,128  77,382  58,128 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 295,415  185,397  295,415  185,397 
Total assets 7,059,752  4,911,807  7,059,752  4,911,807 
Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,559,993  982,912  1,559,993  982,912 
Brokered deposits 106,013  260,753  106,013  260,753 
Other interest-bearing deposits 4,166,014  2,697,905  4,166,014  2,697,905 
Short-term borrowings 184,693  182,063  184,693  182,063 
Junior subordinated debentures held by subsidiary trust 12,928  7,571  12,928  7,571 
Other long-term borrowings 86,483  103,815  86,483  103,815 
Total stockholders' equity 831,882  566,856  831,882  566,856 
Tangible assets (d) 6,764,337  4,726,410  6,764,337  4,726,410 
Tangible equity (d) 536,467  381,459  536,467  381,459 
Per Common Share Data (a)
(Loss) earnings per common share – basic $ (0.28) $ 0.52  $ 0.99  $ 0.70 
(Loss) earnings per common share – diluted (0.28) 0.51  0.99  0.70 
Cash dividends declared per common share 0.36  0.34  1.07  1.02 
Book value per common share (e) 29.43  28.74  29.43  28.74 
Tangible book value per common share (d)(e) $ 18.98  $ 19.34  $ 18.98  $ 19.34 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic 20,640,519  19,504,503  19,751,853  19,862,409 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted 20,789,271  19,637,689  19,890,672  19,998,353 
Common shares outstanding at end of period (e) 28,265,791  19,721,783  28,265,791  19,721,783 
Closing share price at end of period (e) $ 31.61  $ 19.09  $ 31.61  $ 19.09 

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  At or For the Three Months Ended At or For the Nine Months Ended
  September 30, September 30,
 (Dollars in thousands, expect per share data) 2021 2020 2021 2020
Significant Ratios (a)    
Return on average stockholders' equity (f) (3.64) % 7.16  % 4.44  % 3.28  %
Return on average tangible equity (f)(g) (4.76) % 11.36  % 7.82  % 5.38  %
Return on average assets (f) (0.42) % 0.83  % 0.51  % 0.40  %
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items (f)(h) 0.66  % 0.91  % 1.02  % 0.47  %
Average stockholders' equity to average assets 11.47  % 11.56  % 11.48  % 12.29  %
Average total loans to average deposits 77.17  % 87.44  % 79.48  % 86.15  %
Net interest margin (f)(i) 3.50  % 3.14  % 3.41  % 3.27  %
Efficiency ratio (j) 94.70  % 64.12  % 78.38  % 64.37  %
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items (k) 63.93  % 61.81  % 64.32  % 62.44  %
Pre-provision net revenue to total average assets (l) 0.11  % 1.43  % 0.83  % 1.45  %
Dividend payout ratio (m)(n) NM 66.31  % NM 145.29  %
Total loans to deposits (e) 77.05  % 88.04  % 77.05  % 88.04  %
Total investment securities as percentage of total assets (e) 22.30  % 18.90  % 22.30  % 18.90  %
Asset Quality Ratios (a)    
Nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans (e)(o) 0.92  % 0.84  % 0.92  % 0.84  %
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets (e)(o) 0.75  % 0.60  % 0.75  % 0.60  %
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and OREO (e)(o) 1.17  % 0.85  % 1.17  % 0.85  %
Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (e)(p) 5.23  % 3.55  % 5.23  % 3.55  %
Classified loans as a percent of total loans (e)(q) 3.18  % 2.19  % 3.18  % 2.19  %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans (e) 1.72  % 1.67  % 1.72  % 1.67  %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of nonperforming loans (e)(o) 186.93  % 198.72  % 186.93  % 198.72  %
Provision for credit losses as a percent of average total loans 1.01  % 0.55  % 0.28  % 1.40  %
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans 0.18  % 0.08  % 0.13  % 0.04  %
Capital Information (a)(e)    
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (r) 12.30  % 12.83  % 12.30  % 12.83  %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 12.58  % 13.07  % 12.58  % 13.07  %
Total risk-based capital ratio (tier 1 and tier 2) 13.83  % 14.33  % 13.83  % 14.33  %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 11.20  % 8.62  % 11.20  % 8.62  %
Common equity tier 1 capital $ 567,172  $ 398.553  $ 567,172  $ 398.553 
Tier 1 capital 580,100  406,124  580,100  406,124 
Total capital (tier 1 and tier 2) 637,802  445,101  637,802  445,101 
Total risk-weighted assets $ 4,611,321  $ 3,106,817  $ 4,611,321  $ 3,106,817 
Total stockholders' equity to total assets 11.78  % 11.54  % 11.78  % 11.54  %
Tangible equity to tangible assets (d) 7.93  % 8.07  % 7.93  % 8.07  %
(a)Reflects the impact of the acquisitions of Premium Finance on July 1, 2020, NSL beginning April 1, 2021, and of Premier beginning September 17, 2021.
(b)Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses, is a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes all gains and/or losses included in earnings. Additional information regarding the calculation of total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses can be found under the caption "Efficiency Ratio (Non-US GAAP)."
(c)Net loss for the for the third quarter of 2021 included non-core non-interest expense totaling $18.4 million. Net income for the first nine months of 2021 included non-core non-interest expense totaling $23.8 million. Net income for the third quarter of 2020 and for the first nine months of 2020, included non-core non-interest expenses of $1.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Additional information regarding the non-core non-interest expense can be found under the caption "Core Non-Interest Expense (Non-US GAAP)."
(d)These amounts represent Non-US GAAP financial measures since they exclude the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders’ equity and total assets.  Additional information regarding the calculation of these Non-US GAAP financial measures can be found under the caption “Capital/Stockholders’ Equity.”
(e)Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(f)Ratios are presented on an annualized basis.
(g)Return on average tangible equity ratio represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets from earnings and it excludes the balance sheet impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders’ equity. Additional information regarding the calculation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Return on Average Tangible Equity Ratio (Non-US GAAP).”
(h)Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items ratio represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of all gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses, COVID-19-related expenses, a Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution, pension settlement

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charges and severance expenses included in earnings. Additional information regarding the calculation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption "Return on Average Assets Adjusted for Non-Core Items Ratio (Non-US GAAP)."
(i)Information presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, using a blended federal and state corporate income tax rate of 22.3% for 2021 and a statutory federal rate of 21% for 2020.
(j)The efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses). This amount represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets, and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Efficiency Ratio (Non-US GAAP).”
(k)The efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items is defined as core non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus core non-interest income excluding all gains and losses. This amount represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the impact of all gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses, COVID-19-related expenses, a Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution, pension settlement charges and severance expenses included in earnings, and uses FTE net interest income. Additional information regarding the calculation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption "Efficiency Ratio (Non-US GAAP).”
(l)Pre-provision net revenue is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income (excluding all gains and losses) minus total non-interest expense. This ratio represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for (recovery of) credit losses and all gains and losses included in earnings. This measure is a key metric used by federal bank regulatory agencies in their evaluation of capital adequacy for financial institutions. Additional information regarding the calculation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure can be found under the caption “Pre-Provision Net Revenue (Non-US GAAP).”
(m)The dividend payout ratio is calculated based on dividends declared during the period divided by net income, where applicable, for the period.
(n)NM = not meaningful.
(o)Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, renegotiated loans and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and other real estate owned.
(p)Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard and doubtful.
(q)Includes loans categorized as substandard and doubtful.
(r)Peoples' capital conservation buffer was 5.83% at September 30, 2021 and 6.33% at September 30, 2020, compared to 2.50% for the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer required at January 1, 2019.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Form 10-Q, which are not historical fact, 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 Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "feel," "expect," "believe," "plan," "will," "will likely," "would," "should," "could," "project," "goal," "target," "potential," "seek," "intend," and similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of Peoples' business and operations. Additionally, Peoples' financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:
(1)the ever-changing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic - the duration, extent and severity of which are impossible to predict, including the possibility of further resurgence in the spread of COVID-19 or variants thereof - on economies (local, national and international), supply chains and markets, on the labor market, including the potential for a sustained reduction in labor force participation, and on our customers, counterparties, employees and third-party service providers, as well as the effects of various responses of governmental and nongovernmental authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health actions directed toward the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic (such as quarantines, shut downs and other restrictions on travel and commercial, social and other activities), the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, and the implementation of fiscal stimulus packages, which could adversely impact sales volumes, add volatility to the global stock markets, and increase loan delinquencies and defaults;
(2)changes in the interest rate environment due to economic conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic or other factors and/or the fiscal and monetary policy measures undertaken by the U.S. government and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") in response to such economic conditions, which may adversely impact interest rates, the interest rate yield curve, interest margins, loan demand and interest rate sensitivity;
(3)the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of Peoples' business strategies and Peoples' ability to manage strategic initiatives, including the completion and successful integration of planned acquisitions, including the recently-completed merger with Premier and the recently-completed acquisition of NSL, and the expansion of commercial and consumer lending activities, in light of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on customers' operations and financial condition;
(4)competitive pressures among financial institutions, or from non-financial institutions, which may increase significantly, including product and pricing pressures, which can in turn impact Peoples' credit spreads, changes to third-party relationships and revenues, changes in the manner of providing services, customer acquisition and retention pressures, and Peoples' ability to attract, develop and retain qualified professionals;
(5)uncertainty regarding the nature, timing, cost, and effect of legislative or regulatory changes or actions, or deposit insurance premium levels, promulgated and to be promulgated by governmental and regulatory agencies in the State of Ohio, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which may subject Peoples, its subsidiaries, or one or more acquired companies to a variety of new and more stringent legal and regulatory requirements which adversely affect their respective businesses, including in particular

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the rules and regulations promulgated and to be promulgated under the CARES Act, and the follow-up legislation enacted as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, and the Basel III regulatory capital reform;
(6)the effects of easing restrictions on participants in the financial services industry;
(7)local, regional, national and international economic conditions (including the impact of potential or imposed tariffs, a U.S. withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, trade wars and other changes in trade regulations, and changes in the relationship of the U.S. and its global trading partners) and the impact these conditions may have on Peoples, its customers and its counterparties, and Peoples' assessment of the impact, which may be different than anticipated;
(8)Peoples may issue equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to Peoples' current shareholders;
(9)changes in prepayment speeds, loan originations, levels of nonperforming assets, delinquent loans, charge-offs, and customer and other counterparties' performance and creditworthiness generally, which may be less favorable than expected in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and adversely impact the amount of interest income generated;
(10)Peoples may have more credit risk and higher credit losses to the extent there are loan concentrations by location or industry of borrowers or collateral;
(11)changes in accounting standards, policies, estimates or procedures may adversely affect Peoples' reported financial condition or results of operations;
(12)the impact of assumptions, estimates and inputs used within models, which may vary materially from actual outcomes, including under the CECL model;
(13)the discontinuation of the LIBOR and other reference rates which may result in increased expenses and litigation, and adversely impact the effectiveness of hedging strategies;
(14)adverse changes in the conditions and trends in the financial markets, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related responses by governmental and nongovernmental authorities to the pandemic, which may adversely affect the fair value of securities within Peoples' investment portfolio, the interest rate sensitivity of Peoples' consolidated balance sheet, and the income generated by Peoples' trust and investment activities;
(15)the volatility from quarter to quarter of mortgage banking income, whether due to interest rates, demand, the fair value of mortgage loans, or other factors;
(16)Peoples' ability to receive dividends from its subsidiaries;
(17)Peoples' ability to maintain required capital levels and adequate sources of funding and liquidity;
(18)the impact of larger or similar-sized financial institutions encountering problems, which may adversely affect the banking industry and/or Peoples' business generation and retention, funding and liquidity;
(19)Peoples' ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through the use of computer systems and telecommunications networks, including those of Peoples' third-party vendors and other service providers, which may prove inadequate, and could adversely affect customer confidence in Peoples and/or result in Peoples incurring a financial loss;
(20)Peoples' ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes, and Peoples' reliance on, and the potential failure of, a number of third-party vendors to perform as expected, including Peoples' primary core banking system provider, which can impact Peoples' ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands;
(21)operational issues stemming from and/or capital spending necessitated by the potential need to adapt to industry changes in information technology systems on which Peoples and its subsidiaries are highly dependent;
(22)changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits, whether due to changes in retail distribution strategies, consumer preferences and behavior, changes in business and economic conditions (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic), legislative or regulatory initiatives (including those in response to the COVID-19 pandemic), or other factors, which may be different than anticipated;
(23)the adequacy of Peoples' internal controls and risk management program in the event of changes in strategic, reputational, market, economic, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, legal, asset/liability repricing, liquidity, credit and interest rate risks associated with Peoples' business;
(24)the impact on Peoples' businesses, personnel, facilities, or systems, of losses related to acts of fraud, theft, misappropriation or violence;
(25)the impact on Peoples' businesses, as well as on the risks described above, of various domestic or international widespread natural or other disasters, pandemics (including COVID-19), cybersecurity attacks, system failures, civil unrest, military or terrorist activities or international conflicts;
(26)the impact on Peoples' businesses and operating results of any costs associated with obtaining rights in intellectual property claimed by others and adequately protecting Peoples' intellectual property;
(27)risks and uncertainties associated with Peoples' entry into new geographic markets and risks resulting from Peoples' inexperience in these new geographic markets;
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(29)the risk that expected revenue synergies and cost savings from the merger of Peoples and Premier may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frame;
(30)Peoples' continued ability to grow deposits;
(31)the impact of future governmental and regulatory actions upon Peoples' participation in and execution of government programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic;
(32)uncertainty regarding the impact of changes to the U.S. presidential administration and Congress on the regulatory landscape, capital markets, elevated government debt, potential changes in tax legislation that may increase tax rates and the response to and management of the COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure spending and social programs; and,
(33)other risk factors relating to the banking industry or Peoples as detailed from time to time in Peoples' reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those risk factors included in the disclosures under the heading "ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS" of Peoples' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the filing date of this Form 10-Q and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements.  Although management believes the expectations in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of management’s knowledge of Peoples’ business and operations, it is possible that actual results may differ materially from these projections.  Additionally, Peoples undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the filing date of this Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as may be required by applicable legal requirements.  Copies of documents filed with the SEC are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and/or from Peoples' website – www.peoplesbancorp.com under the “Investor Relations” section.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, and Notes thereto, contained in Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K, as well as the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, ratios, statistics and discussions contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Business Overview
The following discussion and analysis of Peoples’ Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is presented to provide insight into management’s assessment of the financial condition and results of operations.
Peoples is a diversified financial services holding company that makes available a banking products, such as deposit accounts, lending products and trust services.  Peoples provides services through traditional offices, ATMs, mobile banking and telephone and internet-based banking.  Peoples also offers a complete array of insurance products, commercial leasing and premium financing solutions, and makes available custom-tailored fiduciary, employee benefit plan and asset management services.  Brokerage services are offered by Peoples exclusively through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealer located at Peoples Bank's offices.   Peoples Bank also offers insurance premium finance lending nationwide through its Peoples Premium Finance division and, since April 1, 2021, offers lease financing through its North Star Leasing division. As of September 30, 2021, Peoples has 135 locations, including 119 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Peoples Bank is subject to regulation and examination primarily by the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions (the "ODFI"), the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of Cleveland and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). Peoples Bank must also follow the regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") which regulates consumer financial products and services and certain financial services providers. Peoples Insurance is subject to regulation by the Ohio Department of Insurance and the state insurance regulatory agencies of those states in which Peoples Insurance may do business.
Critical Accounting Policies
The accounting and reporting policies of Peoples conform to US GAAP.  The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.  Note 1 of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements describes Peoples' significant account policies. Management has identified the accounting policies that, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to understanding Peoples’ Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and MD&A at September 30, 2021, which are discussed in Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K.
Summary of Recent Transactions and Events
The following is a summary of recent transactions and events that have impacted or are expected to impact Peoples’ results of operations or financial condition: 
On September 17, 2021, Peoples completed its merger with Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. (“Premier”), in which Peoples acquired, in an all-stock merger, Premier, a bank holding company headquartered in Huntington, West Virginia, and the parent company of Premier Bank, Inc. (“Premier Bank”) and Citizens Deposit Bank and Trust, Inc. (“Citizens”). Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 26, 2021 ("Merger Agreement"), Premier merged with and into Peoples (the “Merger”), and Premier Bank and Citizens subsequently merged with and into Peoples’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank, in a transaction valued at $261.9 million. At the close of business on September 17, 2021, the financial services offices of each of Premier Bank and Citizens became branches of

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Peoples Bank. Peoples acquired $1.1 billion in loans and $1.8 billion in deposits. Peoples preliminarily recorded $71.0 million in goodwill and $4.2 million in other intangible assets in connection with the Merger.
On May 4, 2021, Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC ("Peoples Insurance") acquired substantially all of the assets and rights of an insurance agency located in Pikeville, Kentucky and certain rights to related customer accounts, which were previously developed and maintained by Justice & Stamper Insurance Agency, Inc., pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement between Peoples Insurance and Justice & Stamper Insurance Agency, Inc. Total consideration for this transaction was $325,000, with $162,500 paid at closing and the second installment in the amount of $162,500 to be paid on the first anniversary of the closing date, less any adjustments pursuant to adverse claims incurred or sustained by or imposed by Peoples Insurance. Peoples recorded preliminary customer relationship intangible assets of $230,000 and preliminary goodwill of $46,000, related to this transaction.
On March 31, 2021, Peoples completed its acquisition of NS Leasing, LLC ("NSL") pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated March 24, 2021 in which Peoples Bank acquired the equipment finance and leasing business of NSL. The transaction closed after the end of business on March 31, 2021 and Peoples Bank began operating the acquired business as North Star Leasing, a division of Peoples Bank on April 1, 2021. Peoples Bank acquired assets comprising NSL's equipment finance business, including $83.3 million in leases and satisfied, on behalf of NSL, certain third-party debt in the amount of $69.1 million. Peoples Bank paid total consideration of $116.6 million, plus a potential earn-out payment to NSL of up to $3.1 million. Based in Burlington, Vermont, the North Star Leasing division underwrites, originates and services equipment leases and equipment financing agreements to businesses throughout the United States. Peoples recorded preliminary goodwill in the amount of $24.7 million and preliminary other intangibles of $14.0 million, which included customer relationship intangible, trade-name intangible and non-compete agreements related to this transaction. Peoples recorded an additional $0.4 million in non-interest expense during the third quarter of 2021 related to an update to the estimated earn-out provision of $2.7 million. As of September 30, 2021, equipment leases had grown to $111.4 million.
Peoples began originating loans during the second quarter of 2020 under the loan guarantee program created under the CARES Act, called the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"). These loans were targeted to provide small businesses with financial support to cover payroll and certain other specified types of expenses for a specified period of time. Loans made under the PPP are fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration ("SBA"). Additional information can be found later in this discussion under the caption “FINANCIAL CONDITION - COVID-19 Loan Impacts." As of September 30, 2021, Peoples had $135.8 million aggregate principal amount in PPP loans outstanding (including $28.2 million acquired in the merger with Premier), which were included in commercial and industrial loan balances, compared to $187.6 million at June 30, 2021 and $366.9 million at December 31, 2020. Peoples recognized interest income of $3.1 million for deferred loan fees/cost accretion and $0.4 million of interest income on PPP loans during the third quarter of 2021, compared to $3.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2021 and $1.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the third quarter of 2020. During the first nine months of 2021, Peoples recognized interest income of $11.2 million for deferred loan fees/cost accretion and $2.0 million of interest income on PPP loans compared to $3.8 million for deferred loan fees/costs accretion and $2.1 million of interest income during the first nine months of 2020.
Peoples provided relief solutions to consumer and commercial borrowers, including forbearance and modifications, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information can be found later in this discussion under the caption “FINANCIAL CONDITION - COVID-19 Loan Impacts."
On January 29, 2021, Peoples announced that on January 28, 2021, Peoples' Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $30 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares. This program replaced the share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $40 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares, which Peoples' Board of Directors had authorized on February 27, 2020 and which was terminated on January 28, 2021. There were no common share repurchases during the first nine months of 2021, under the existing share repurchase program. On February 27, 2020, Peoples' Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $40.0 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares. This program had replaced the share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $20.0 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares, which Peoples' Board of Directors had approved on November 3, 2015 and which was terminated on February 27, 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, Peoples repurchased 235,684 of Peoples' common shares through Peoples' then-effective common share repurchase program for a total of $5.0 million. For the first nine months of 2020, Peoples repurchased 1,119,752 in common shares for a total of $25.0 million.
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $9.0 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $3.1 million in the linked quarter and a provision for credit losses of $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2020. During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $11.0 million in order to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquisition of Premier. Peoples also recorded a $22.3 million increase in the allowance for credit losses during the third quarter of 2021 related to the purchase credit deteriorated loans acquired from Premier. The change in the amount of the provision for credit losses compared to the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to the impact of economic assumptions used in the CECL model and Peoples' own credit portfolio developments related to

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COVID-19, coupled with the day-one allowances for credit losses required in connection with the acquisitions of loans from Premier in the third quarter of 2021.
For the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded $181,000 of expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to $210,000 for the second quarter of 2021 and $148,000 for the third quarter of 2020. These expenses were primarily related to providing Peoples' employees meals in support of local businesses and assisting employees with childcare and elder care needs, as well as taking extra precautions in cleaning facilities.
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples incurred $16.2 million of acquisition-related expenses, compared to $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $335,000 in the third quarter of 2020. Acquisition-related expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $20.5 million, compared to $412,000 for the same period last year. The acquisition-related expenses in 2021 were primarily related to the NSL acquisition and the Premier acquisition. The acquisition-related expenses in 2020 were primarily related to the Triumph Premium Finance acquisition.
Peoples incurred $0.1 million in pension settlement charges for the third quarter of 2021 compared to $0.5 million for the third quarter of 2020, due to the aggregate amount of lump-sum distributions to participants in Peoples' defined benefit pension plan exceeding the threshold for recognizing such charges during the relevant period. Peoples recorded $0.1 million of pension settlement charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Effective July 1, 2020, Peoples completed the business combination under which Peoples Bank acquired the operations and assets of Triumph Premium Finance (referred to as "Premium Finance acquisition"), a division of TBK Bank, SSB. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the division operating as Peoples Premium Finance continues to provide insurance premium financing loans for commercial customers to purchase property and casualty insurance products through its growing network of independent insurance agency partners nationwide. Peoples Bank acquired $84.7 million in loans, at the acquisition date, after fair value adjustments. Peoples also recorded $4.3 million of other intangible assets and $5.5 million of goodwill related to the acquisition. As of September 30, 2021, Peoples premium finance loans had grown to $134.8 million.
In an effort to stimulate an economy that was being adversely impacted by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve first lowered the benchmark Federal Funds Target Rate by 50 basis points on March 3, 2020, then lowered the target rate another 100 basis points at the next FOMC meeting on March 15, 2020. The Federal Funds Target Rate range was 0% - 0.25% as of March 31, 2020 and maintained this rate as of September 30, 2021.
The impact of these transactions and events, where material, is discussed in the applicable sections of this MD&A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Peoples recorded a net loss of $5.8 million for the third quarter of 2021, or $0.28 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $10.1 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2021, and net income of $10.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. Non-core items, and the related tax effect of each, in net (loss) income included acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses, COVID-19-related expenses, a contribution to Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc., pension settlement charges, severance expenses, and gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions. Non-core items negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.71 for the third quarter of 2021, $0.10 for the second quarter of 2021, and by $0.05 for the third quarter of 2020. Net income in the third quarter of 2021 was largely affected by the acquisition of Premier.
For the first nine months of 2021, net income was $19.8 million, or $0.99 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $14.2 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in earnings was impacted primarily by the change in provision for credit losses in 2021 as compared to 2020. Non-core items negatively impacted earnings per diluted common share by $0.98 and $0.12 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Net interest income was $42.6 million for the third quarter of 2021, up 7% compared to $39.7 million for the second quarter of 2021, and an increase of 21% compared to $35.1 million for the third quarter of 2020. Net interest margin was 3.50% for the third quarter of 2021, compared to 3.45% for the second quarter of 2021, and 3.14% for the third quarter of 2020. Compared to the linked quarter and third quarter of 2020, net interest income and margin were improved due to the growth in leases and premium finance loans, coupled with the partial period impact of the Premier acquisition and lower cost of funds. Net interest income and margin both have been negatively impacted by the excess liquidity environment present in the financial services sector since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic by way of increased low yielding cash reserves. Net interest income and net interest margin continue to be impacted by the low interest rate environment caused by COVID-19 that continued throughout the third quarter of 2021. For the first nine months of 2021, net interest income increased $13.2 million, or 13%, compared to the first nine months of 2020, while net interest margin increased 14 basis points to 3.41%. The change in net interest income was the result of lower funding costs due to a shift from higher cost overnight FHLB advances to lower cost brokered deposits, as well as a higher volume of loans and leases due to the Premier, NSL and Premium Finance acquisitions.

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Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2021, $0.8 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $0.5 million for the third quarter of 2020, which added 8 basis points, 7 basis points, and 5 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, which added 6 and 8 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin.
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $9.0 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2021 and a provision for credit losses of $4.7 million for the third quarter of 2020. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2021 were $1.6 million, or 0.18% of average total loans annualized, compared to net charge-offs of $0.8 million, or 0.09% of average total loans annualized, for the linked quarter and net charge-offs of $0.7 million, or 0.08% of average total loans annualized, for the third quarter of 2020. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2021 included one commercial and industrial loan aggregating $0.5 million. Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2021 included $0.4 million in leases. During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $11.0 million in order to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquisition of Premier. Peoples also recorded a $22.3 million increase in the allowance for credit losses during the third quarter of 2021 related to the purchase credit deteriorated loans acquired from Premier. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, the change in the provision for credit losses was primarily due to the impact of economic assumptions used in the CECL model and Peoples' own credit portfolio developments related to COVID-19, offset by the day-one allowances for credit losses required in connection with the acquisitions of Premier in the third quarter of 2021 and NSL in the second quarter of 2021.
The provision for credit losses during the first nine months of 2021 was $7.3 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $33.5 million for the first nine months of 2020. Net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2021 were $3.4 million, or 0.13% of average total loans annualized, compared to net charge-offs of $0.9 million, or 0.04% annualized, for the first nine months of 2020. The change in the provision for credit losses compared to the first nine months of 2020 was primarily due to improved economic factors and updated loss drivers and their impact on assumptions used in the CECL model throughout the first nine months of 2021.
For the third quarter of 2021, total non-interest income increased $0.5 million, or 3%, compared to the second quarter of 2021 and decreased $0.4 million, or 3%, from the third quarter of 2020. The rise in non-interest income compared to the linked quarter was the result of an increase in overdraft fees included in deposit account service charges of $0.5 million and a $0.2 million increase in income recognized on leases related to the early termination of leases and other fees, offset partially by declines in trust and investment income, electronic banking income and mortgage banking income. Net losses of $0.5 million realized during the third quarter of 2021 were driven primarily by losses on the disposal of fixed assets acquired from Premier and the sales of securities during the third quarter of 2021, compared to net losses of $0.3 million for the linked quarter, and net gains of $26,000 for the third quarter of 2020.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, total non-interest income increased $1.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was driven by higher trust and investment income, associated with new accounts and increased market values of assets under administration and management, coupled with higher electronic banking income and $716,000 of non-interest income contributed by the leasing business.
Total non-interest expense increased $18.0 million, or 45%, for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2021, and $23.5 million, or 69%, compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase in total non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to the recognition of $16.5 million of acquisition-related expenses due to the closing of the Premier acquisition during the quarter. Total non-interest expense in the third quarter of 2021 also contained other non-core expenses such as a one-time expense related to contract renewal negotiations of Peoples Bank's core banking systems of $1.9 million, and $0.2 million in COVID-19-related expenses. During the second quarter of 2021, non-core expenses included acquisition-related expenses of $2.4 million and $0.2 million in COVID-19-related expenses. For the third quarter of 2020, non-core expenses included $531,000 of pension settlement charges, $335,000 of acquisition-related expenses, $192,000 of severance expenses and $148,000 of COVID-19-related expenses. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, the increase in total non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in acquisition-related expenses of $16.2 million, an increase in salaries and employee benefit costs of $6.2 million and an increase in amortization of intangible assets of $0.4 million. The increases in salaries and employee benefit costs and amortization of intangible assets were primarily the result of the acquisitions of Premier and NSL.
For the first nine months of 2021, total non-interest expense increased $35.3 million compared to the same period last year. The variance was driven primarily by increases of $20.5 million in acquisition-related expenses. The remainder of the increase was largely due to a $7.2 million rise in salaries and employee benefit costs, which was driven by the added ongoing costs of the recent acquisitions, along with higher sales and incentive compensation from increased production, growth in medical insurance and 401(k) costs, while data processing and software costs also increased $2.1 million. These changes were partially offset by decreases in pension settlement charges and COVID-19-related expenses. Similar to the quarterly comparisons, the acquisitions of Premier, NSL and Premium Finance increased salaries and employee benefit costs, as well as amortization of intangible assets.
Peoples' efficiency ratio, calculated as total non-interest expense less amortization of other intangible assets divided by fully tax-equivalent ("FTE") net interest income, plus total non-interest income, excluding all gains and losses, for the third quarter of 2021 was 94.7%, compared to 68.6% for the second quarter of 2021, and 64.1% for the third quarter of 2020. The change in the efficiency ratio compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to the acquisition-related expenses mentioned above. The efficiency ratio, when adjusted for non-core items, was 63.9% for the third quarter of 2021, compared to 64.0% for the second quarter of 2021 and 61.8% for the third quarter of 2020. The efficiency ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was 78.4% compared to 64.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. When adjusted for non-core items, the efficiency ratio was 64.3% for the first nine months of

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2021 compared to 62.4% for the first nine months of 2020. Peoples continues to focus on controlling expenses, while recognizing some necessary costs in order to continue growing the business.
Peoples recorded an income tax benefit of $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2021, compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million for the linked quarter and $2.6 million for the third quarter of 2020. The income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2021, compared to the income tax expense for the linked quarter, was due to the net loss recognized in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, was due to higher pre-tax income.
At September 30, 2021, total assets were $7.06 billion, compared to $5.07 billion at June 30, 2021 and $4.76 billion at December 31, 2020. Total assets grew 39% compared to June 30, 2021, and was largely attributable to the Premier acquisition, which added $1.1 billion in loans, $563.3 million in investment securities, and the recognition of goodwill on the transaction of $71.0 million. The 48% increase compared to December 31, 2020 was also driven by the Premier acquisition, along with the $83.3 million of leases acquired from NSL, subsequent growth in leases of $28.1 million, and organic loan growth of $88.2 million, offset partially by $474.2 million in forgiveness received on PPP loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2021 increased to $77.4 million, or 1.72% of total loans, compared to $50.4 million and 1.48%, respectively, at December 31, 2020. Total assets increased $2.0 billion, or 39%, compared to the linked quarter. The increase was a result of the Premier acquisition.
Total liabilities were $6.23 billion at September 30, 2021, up from $4.48 billion at June 30, 2021 and $4.19 billion at December 31, 2020. The increase in total liabilities compared to June 30, 2021 was primarily due to deposits acquired from Premier of $1.8 billion, as well as retail repurchase agreements of $63.8 million. Also contributing to the increase compared to December 31, 2020 was higher total deposits associated with customers maintaining higher balances due primarily to economic stimulus payments provided by the government, as well as changes in customer buying habits.
At September 30, 2021, total stockholders' equity was $831.9 million, an increase of $256.2 million compared to December 31, 2020. The increase in total stockholders' equity was driven by common shares issued for the acquisition of Premier and net income for the first nine months of 2021, offset by $21.0 million in dividends paid to shareholders and the change in accumulated other comprehensive income to an accumulated other comprehensive loss of $7.2 million.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the amount by which interest income exceeds interest expense, remains Peoples' largest source of revenue.  The amount of net interest income earned by Peoples each quarter is affected by various factors, including changes in market interest rates due to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, the level and degree of pricing competition for loans and deposits in Peoples’ markets, and the amount and composition of Peoples' earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. 
Net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing FTE net interest income by average interest-earning assets, serves as an important measurement of the net revenue stream generated by the volume, mix and pricing of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  FTE net interest income is calculated by increasing interest income to convert tax-exempt income earned on obligations of states and political subdivisions and tax-exempt loans to the pre-tax equivalent of taxable income using a blended federal and state corporate income tax rate of 22.3% for 2021 and a statutory federal corporate income tax rate of 21% for 2020.  
The following table details the calculation of FTE net interest income:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Net interest income $ 42,578  $ 39,660  $ 35,119  $ 117,816  $ 104,615 
Taxable equivalent adjustment 351  324  262  970  803 
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income $ 42,929  $ 39,984  $ 35,381  $ 118,786  $ 105,418 


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The following tables detail Peoples’ average balance sheets for the periods presented:
  For the Three Months Ended
  September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Balance Income/ Expense Yield/Cost Average Balance Income/ Expense Yield/Cost Average Balance Income/ Expense Yield/Cost
Short-term investments $ 199,007  $ 82  0.16  % $ 180,730  $ 53  0.12  % $ 97,430  $ 33  0.13  %
Investment securities (a)(b):          
Taxable 979,278  3,799  1.55  % 883,948  3,217  1.45  % 851,092  2,832  1.33  %
Nontaxable 173,459  1,136  2.62  % 168,015  1,095  2.61  % 101,403  778  3.07  %
Total investment securities 1,152,737  4,935  1.71  % 1,051,963  4,312  1.64  % 952,495  3,610  1.52  %
Loans (b)(c):            
Construction 125,178  1,196  3.74  % 87,075  979  4.45  % 105,488  1,179  4.37  %
Commercial real estate, other 993,259  9,507  3.75  % 916,604  8,829  3.81  % 857,830  8,854  4.04  %
Commercial and industrial 789,555  8,933  4.43  % 887,756  9,241  4.12  % 1,047,105  8,145  3.04  %
Premium finance 122,828  1,542  4.91  % 108,387  1,298  4.74  % 92,533  1,871  7.91  %
Leases 97,068  4,810  19.39  % 86,519  4,215  19.27  % —  —  —  %
Residential real estate (d) 652,184  6,648  4.08  % 607,691  6,429  4.23  % 661,694  7,870  4.76  %
Home equity lines of credit 126,888  1,271  3.97  % 119,354  1,180  3.97  % 125,351  1,278  4.06  %
Consumer, indirect 541,329  5,509  4.04  % 529,180  5,313  4.03  % 477,962  5,103  4.25  %
Consumer, direct 86,935  1,385  6.32  % 80,409  1,272  6.35  % 82,139  1,332  6.45  %
Total loans 3,535,224  40,801  4.55  % 3,422,975  38,756  4.50  % 3,450,102  35,632  4.08  %
Allowance for credit losses (51,610) (46,967) (56,519)
Net loans 3,483,614  40,801  4.61  % 3,376,008  38,756  4.56  % 3,393,583  35,632  4.14  %
Total earning assets 4,835,358  45,818  3.74  % 4,608,701  43,121  3.72  % 4,443,508  39,275  3.49  %
Goodwill and other intangible assets 232,361    222,553  185,816   
Other assets 407,428    351,892  277,290   
    Total assets
$ 5,475,147    $ 5,183,146  $ 4,906,614 
Interest-bearing deposits:            
Savings accounts $ 737,771  $ 23  0.01  % $ 680,825  $ 21  0.01  % $ 589,100  $ 34  0.02  %
Governmental deposit accounts
542,855  458  0.33  % 496,906  551  0.44  % 398,653  511  0.51  %
Interest-bearing demand accounts
795,565  74  0.04  % 733,913  66  0.04  % 671,987  66  0.04  %
Money market accounts 533,497  67  0.05  % 564,593  94  0.07  % 589,078  216  0.15  %
Retail certificates of deposit (e) 457,073  951  0.83  % 424,279  980  0.93  % 467,431  1,524  1.30  %
Brokered deposits (e) 155,779  826  2.10  % 167,109  865  2.08  % 258,875  318  0.49  %
Total interest-bearing deposits
3,222,540  2,399  0.30  % 3,067,625  2,577  0.34  % 2,975,124  2,669  0.36  %
Borrowed funds:            
Short-term FHLB advances 17,174  78  1.80  % 19,176  81  1.69  % 137,174  732  2.12  %
Repurchase agreements and other 63,226  13  0.08  % 50,852  11  0.09  % 43,184  10  0.09  %
Total short-term borrowings 80,400  91  0.45  % 70,028  92  0.53  % 180,358  742  1.64  %
Long-term FHLB advances 86,561  316  1.45  % 101,161  392  1.55  % 103,906  402  1.54  %
Other borrowings 8,470  83  3.92  % 7,669  76  3.96  % 7,551  81  4.29  %
Total long-term borrowings 95,031  399  1.67  % 108,830  468  1.72  % 111,457  483  1.73  %
  Total borrowed funds 175,431  490  1.11  % 178,858  560  1.26  % 291,815  1,225  1.67  %
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
3,397,971  2,889  0.34  % 3,246,483  3,137  0.39  % 3,266,939  3,894  0.47  %
Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,358,652      1,272,623  970,353   
Other liabilities 90,741      82,209  102,267     
Total liabilities 4,847,364      4,601,315  4,339,559     
Total stockholders’ equity 627,783      581,831  567,055     
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 5,475,147      $ 5,183,146  $ 4,906,614     
Interest rate spread (b)   $ 42,929  3.40  % $ 39,984  3.33  %   $ 35,381  3.02  %
Net interest margin (b) 3.50  %     3.45  %     3.14  %



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  For the Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2021 September 30, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Balance Income/ Expense Yield/Cost Average Balance Income/ Expense Yield/Cost
Short-term investments $ 175,755  $ 175  0.13  % $ 111,852  $ 317  0.38  %
Investment securities (a)(b):      
Taxable 899,531  9,636  1.43  % 894,008  12,448  1.86  %
Nontaxable 149,636  3,035  2.70  % 103,827  2,409  3.09  %
Total investment securities 1,049,167  12,671  1.61  % 997,835  14,857  1.99  %
Loans (b)(c):      
Construction 108,859  3,169  3.84  % 108,426  3,656  4.43  %
Commercial real estate, other 930,150  26,938  3.82  % 848,202  27,784  4.30  %
Commercial and industrial 872,421  28,773  4.35  % 892,483  24,411  3.59  %
Premium finance 112,925  4,137  4.83  % 31,069  1,871  7.91  %
Leases 61,551  9,025  19.34  % —  —  —  %
Residential real estate (d) 624,993  19,749  4.21  % 669,852  24,498  4.88  %
Home equity lines of credit 122,720  3,638  3.96  % 128,540  4,546  4.72  %
Consumer, indirect 526,900  16,025  4.07  % 438,784  14,066  4.28  %
Consumer, direct 82,151  3,896  6.34  % 78,904  3,978  6.73  %
Total loans 3,442,670  115,350  4.44  % 3,196,260  104,810  4.34  %
Allowance for credit losses
(49,483) (44,323)
Net loans 3,393,187  115,350  4.50  % 3,151,937  104,810  4.40  %
Total earning assets 4,618,109  128,196  3.68  % 4,261,624  119,984  3.73  %
Goodwill and other intangible assets 213,232    180,291 
Other assets 360,842    264,238 
    Total assets
$ 5,192,183    $ 4,706,153 
Interest-bearing deposits:      
Savings accounts $ 688,782  $ 79  0.02  % $ 558,514  $ 140  0.03  %
Governmental deposit accounts
490,170  1,602  0.44  % 366,139  1,671  0.61  %
Interest-bearing demand accounts
743,562  205  0.04  % 652,198  385  0.08  %
Money market accounts 554,194  294  0.07  % 547,291  1,271  0.31  %
Retail certificates of deposit (e)
440,454  3,054  0.93  % 479,185  5,453  1.52  %
Brokered deposits (e) 166,000  2,559  2.06  % 214,516  1,662  1.03  %
Total interest-bearing deposits
3,083,162  7,793  0.34  % 2,817,843  10,582  0.50  %
Borrowed funds:      
Short-term FHLB advances 18,773  246  1.75  % 160,287  2,285  1.90  %
Repurchase agreements and other 55,100  37  0.09  % 45,613  70  0.26  %
Total short-term borrowings 73,873  283  0.51  % 205,900  2,355  1.54  %
Long-term FHLB advances 96,765  1,099  1.52  % 109,536  1,341  1.64  %
Repurchase agreement and other borrowings 7,926  235  3.95  % 9,148  288  5.40  %
Total long-term borrowings 104,691  1,334  1.70  % 118,684  1,629  1.93  %
  Total borrowed funds 178,564  1,617  1.21  % 324,584  3,984  1.64  %
      Total interest-bearing liabilities
3,261,726  9,410  0.39  % 3,142,427  14,566  0.62  %
Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,248,330      892,301 
Other liabilities 86,209      92,986 
Total liabilities 4,596,265      4,127,714 
Stockholders’ equity 595,918      578,439 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 5,192,183      $ 4,706,153 
Interest rate spread (b)   $ 118,786  3.29  % $ 105,418  3.11  %
Net interest margin (b) 3.41  % 3.27  %
(a)Average balances are based on carrying value.
(b)Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis, a blended federal and state corporate income tax rate of 22.3% for 2021 and a statutory federal corporate income tax rate of 21% for 2020.
(c)Average balances include nonaccrual and impaired loans. Interest income includes interest earned and received on nonaccrual loans prior to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status. Loan fees included in interest income were immaterial for all periods presented.
(d)Loans held for sale are included in the average loan balance listed. Related interest income on loans originated for sale prior to the loan being sold is included in loan interest income.

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(e)Interest related to interest rate swap transactions is included, as appropriate to the transaction, in interest expense on short-term FHLB advances and interest expense on brokered deposits for the periods presented in which FHLB advances and brokered deposits were being utilized.
Peoples completed the acquisition of Premier on September 17, 2021, which impacted average total loan and deposit balances for the partial period in which the balances were included for the third quarter of 2021. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, average total loans grew mostly due to the leases acquired. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, average total deposit balances grew significantly due to the influx of funds from the PPP loan proceeds, changed customer spending habits and federal stimulus provided to customers.
In addition, average total loan balances for the first nine months of 2021 were higher than the prior year period due to the lease, Premium Finance and Premier balances acquired, coupled with the PPP loans originated since the start of the pandemic and loan growth. The average total deposit balances compared to 2020 grew considerably due to the influx of funds from the PPP loan proceeds, changed customer spending habits and federal stimulus provided to customers, while the Premier acquired balances had a minimal impact on the period.
The following table provides an analysis of the changes in FTE net interest income:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Compared to
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Compared to
(Dollars in thousands) June 30, 2021 September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020
Increase (decrease) in: Rate Volume
Total (a)
Rate Volume
Total (a)
Rate Volume
Total (a)
INTEREST INCOME:
Short-term investments $ 22  $ $ 29  $ $ 41  $ 50  $ (314) $ 172  $ (142)
Investment Securities (b):
Taxable 224  358  582  506  461  967  (2,939) 127  (2,812)
Nontaxable 37  41  (695) 1,053  358  (489) 1,115  626 
Total investment income 228  395  623  (189) 1,514  1,325  (3,428) 1,242  (2,186)
Loans (b):
     
Construction (848) 1,065  217  (746) 763  17  (510) 23  (487)
Commercial real estate, other (883) 1,561  678  (3,242) 3,895  653  (4,252) 3,406  (846)
Commercial and industrial 3,146  (3,454) (308) 10,684  (9,896) 788  5,242  (880) 4,362 
Premium finance 52  192  244  (2,749) 2,420  (329) (1,379) 3,645  2,266 
Leases 28  567  595  —  4,810  4,810  —  9,025  9,025 
Residential real estate (1,179) 1,398  219  (1,110) (112) (1,222) (3,182) (1,567) (4,749)
Home equity lines of credit 88  91  (84) 77  (7) (709) (199) (908)
Consumer, indirect 20  176  196  (1,347) 1,753  406  (1,121) 3,080  1,959 
Consumer, direct (33) 146  113  (176) 229  53  (320) 238  (82)
Total loan income 306  1,739  2,045  1,230  3,939  5,169  (6,231) 16,771  10,540 
Total interest income $ 556  $ 2,141  $ 2,697  $ 1,050  $ 5,494  $ 6,544  $ (9,973) $ 18,185  $ 8,212 
INTEREST EXPENSE:      
Deposits:      
Savings accounts $ —  $ $ $ (51) $ 40  $ (11) $ (104) $ 43  $ (61)
Governmental deposit accounts (365) 272  (93) (742) 689  (53) (720) 651  (69)
Interest-bearing demand accounts (21) 29  (257) 77  (180)
Money market accounts (22) (5) (27) (131) (17) (148) (1,002) 48  (954)
Retail certificates of deposit (372) 343  (29) (540) (33) (573) (1,987) (412) (2,399)
Brokered deposits 71  (110) (39) 1,351  (844) 507  1,548  (674) 874 
Total deposit cost (686) 508  (178) (134) (136) (270) (2,522) (267) (2,789)
Borrowed funds:      
Short-term borrowings 22  (23) (1) (102) (549) (651) (221) (1,851) (2,072)
Long-term borrowings (30) (39) (69) (55) (29) (84) (109) (186) (295)
Total borrowed funds cost (8) (62) (70) (157) (578) (735) (330) (2,037) (2,367)
Total interest expense (694) 446  (248) (291) (714) (1,005) (2,852) (2,304) (5,156)
Fully tax-equivalent net interest income $ 1,250  $ 1,695  $ 2,945  $ 1,341  $ 6,208  $ 7,549  $ (7,121) $ 20,489  $ 13,368 

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(a)The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the dollar amounts of the change in each.
(b)Interest income and yields are presented on a fully tax-equivalent basis a blended federal and state corporate income tax rate of 22.3% for 2021 and a statutory federal corporate income tax rate of 21% for 2020.
Net interest income grew 7% compared to the linked quarter, benefiting from the Premier acquisition, growth in leases and Premium Finance balances, and the overall growth in interest-earning assets, coupled with lower deposit costs. Net interest income and net interest margin both have been negatively impacted by the excess liquidity environment present in the financial services sector since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic by way of increased low yielding cash reserves. Peoples recognized interest income on deferred loan fees/costs of $3.1 million and $3.4 million during the third and second quarters of 2021, respectively, along with $0.4 million and $0.7 million of interest earned on PPP loans during the third and second quarters of 2021, respectively. Net interest margin grew five basis points to 3.50% for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 3.45% for the linked quarter. The increase in net interest margin was driven by the PPP income, which benefited net interest margin by 18 basis points for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 15 basis points for the second quarter of 2021, while excess liquidity resulted in inflated cash balances which reduced net interest margin by 13 basis points compared to 12 basis points for the linked quarter.
Compared to the third quarter of 2020, net interest income increased 21%, which was due to the acquired leases, premium finance loans and additional PPP income from the deferred loan fees recognized, as well as controlled funding costs. Net interest margin expanded 36 basis points compared to 3.14% for the third quarter of 2020. The lease portfolio added $4.8 million to net interest income, and 28 basis points to net interest margin, for the third quarter of 2021. In late March of 2020, the Federal Reserve lowered the Federal Funds effective target range 150 basis points to 0.00% to 0.25%. The majority of Peoples' variable rate loan portfolio is tied to LIBOR or a prime rate, which continued to be lower than historical levels.
For the first nine months of 2021, net interest income grew 13%, and was driven by the addition of the lease and premium finance portfolios, along with PPP income, coupled with lower funding costs. Compared to the first nine months of 2020, net interest margin grew by 14 basis points and was driven by the 20 basis point addition of the leasing portfolio, while the PPP income contributed 20 basis points during 2021 compared to 6 basis points for 2020.
Accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions was $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2021, $0.8 million for the linked quarter and $0.5 million for the third quarter of 2020, which added 8 basis points, 7 basis points and 5 basis points, respectively, to net interest margin. For the first nine months of 2021, accretion income, net of amortization expense, from acquisitions totaled $2.2 million, and added 6 basis points to net interest margin, compared to $2.6 million, and 8 basis points for 2020.
Additional information regarding changes in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets can be found under appropriate captions of the “FINANCIAL CONDITION” section of this MD&A. Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate risk and the potential impact of interest rate changes on Peoples' results of operations and financial condition can be found later in this MD&A under the caption "FINANCIAL CONDITION - Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity."
Provision for Credit Losses
The following table details Peoples’ provision for credit losses:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Provision for other credit losses $ 8,870  $ 3,035  $ 4,574  $ 7,125  $ 33,171 
Provision for checking account overdraft credit losses 124  53  154  208  360 
Provision for credit losses $ 8,994  $ 3,088  $ 4,728  $ 7,333  $ 33,531 
As a percentage of average total loans (a) 1.01  % 0.36  % 0.55  % 0.28  % 1.40  %
(a) Presented on an annualized basis.
The provision for credit losses recorded represents the amount needed to maintain the appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses based on management’s quarterly estimates. During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $11.0 million in order to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquisition of Premier. Peoples also recorded a $22.3 million increase in the allowance for credit losses during the third quarter of 2021 related to the purchase credit deteriorated loans acquired from Premier. Excluding the day-one allowance for credit losses related to loans acquired from Premier, the release of allowance for credit losses was based on changes in economic factors and loss drivers used in the CECL model. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, the change in the provision for credit losses was primarily due to the impact of economic assumptions used in the CECL model and Peoples' own credit portfolio developments related to COVID-19, coupled with the day-one allowance for credit losses required in connection with the acquisitions of Premier in the third quarter of 2021 and NSL in the second quarter of 2021.


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Compared to the first nine months of 2020, the provision for credit losses declined significantly, as the economic forecasts utilized within the CECL model experienced notable recovery compared to those utilized during 2020, which had been impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional information regarding changes in the allowance for credit losses and loan credit quality can be found later in this MD&A under the caption “FINANCIAL CONDITION - Allowance for Credit Losses.”
Net (Loss) Gain Included in Total Non-Interest Income
Net (loss) gain include gains and losses on investment securities, asset disposals and other transactions, which are recognized in total non-interest income. The following table details Peoples’ net losses for the periods presented:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Net (loss) gain on investment securities $ (166) $ (202) $ 2  $ (704) $ 383 
Net (loss) gain on asset disposals and other transactions:
Net loss on other assets $ (270) $ (132) $ (43) $ (429) $ (258)
Net (loss) gain on OREO (32) 15  (24) (1)
Net (loss) gain on other transactions (6) —  —  (6) 22 
Net loss on asset disposals and other transactions $ (308) $ (124) $ (28) $ (459) $ (237)
Net losses for the third quarter of 2021 were driven primarily by losses on the disposal of fixed assets acquired from Premier and the sale of investment securities during the third quarter of 2021. During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples sold a portion of its available-for-sale investment securities and reinvested the proceeds into higher-yielding investments.
For the first nine months of 2021, a net loss on investment securities was recorded due to the sale of investment securities in order to reinvest proceeds into higher-yielding investment securities. During the second quarter of 2021, net loss on other assets was due to a market value write-down of $208,000 related to a closed office that was held for sale. The first nine months of 2021 included a net loss on other assets related to the write-down of a closed office in the second quarter of 2021 and the disposal of fixed assets acquired from Premier. The first nine months of 2020 included a net gain on investment securities that was recorded in connection with sales of investment securities. For the first nine months of 2020, net loss on other assets was driven by losses on repossessed assets.
Total Non-Interest Income, Excluding Net Gains and Losses
Total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, accounted for 28% of Peoples' total revenues (defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to 29% for the linked quarter and 32% for the third quarter of 2020. The recent decline in this ratio was driven by an increase in net interest income due to the acquisition of leases acquired from NSL.
For the third quarter of 2021, electronic banking income comprised the largest portion of Peoples' total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses. Peoples' electronic banking ("e-banking") services include ATM and debit cards, direct deposit services, internet and mobile banking, and remote deposit capture, and serve as alternative delivery channels to traditional sales offices for providing services to clients. The following table details Peoples' e-banking income:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
E-banking income $ 4,326  $ 4,418  $ 3,765  $ 12,655  $ 10,568 
Peoples' e-banking income is derived largely from ATM and debit cards, as other services are mainly provided at no charge to customers. The amount of e-banking income is largely dependent on the timing and volume of customer activity. The decreases in e-banking income compared to each of the linked quarter and the prior year quarter were driven by the increased usage of debit cards by customers, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased usage has continued through the first nine months of 2021, resulting in higher e-banking income compared to the same period in 2020.
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plan services business. The following tables detail Peoples’ trust and investment income and related assets under administration and management:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Fiduciary income $ 1,944  $ 2,095  $ 1,710  $ 5,941  $ 5,112 
Brokerage income 1,577  1,494  1,165  4,408  3,324 
Employee benefit fees 637  631  560  1,874  1,577 
Trust and investment income $ 4,158  $ 4,220  $ 3,435  $ 12,223  $ 10,013 
Fiduciary income and brokerage income are mostly driven by the values of assets under administration and management, which have increased in recent periods as the market values of existing accounts have been positively impacted and grown, coupled with new accounts added compared to prior periods. Employee benefit fees continue to increase compared to prior periods as Peoples focuses on growing the number of employee benefit plans it manages.
The following table details Peoples' assets under administration and management:
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Trust $ 1,937,123  $ 1,963,884  $ 1,916,892  $ 1,885,324  $ 1,609,270 
Brokerage
1,133,668  1,119,247  1,071,126  1,009,521  921,688 
Total
$ 3,070,791  $ 3,083,131  $ 2,988,018  $ 2,894,845  $ 2,530,958 
Quarterly average $ 3,105,476  $ 3,051,027  $ 2,927,458  $ 2,663.485  $ 2,510,978 
The slight decline in assets under administration and management at September 30, 2021, compared to each prior period end, was largely driven by the decrease in market values late in the third quarter of 2021, while the quarterly average increased compared to prior quarters.
The following table details Peoples' insurance income:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Property and casualty insurance commissions
$ 2,836  $ 2,765  $ 2,528  $ 8,356  $ 7,624 
Life and health insurance commissions
396  430  965  1,248  1,494 
Performance-based commissions
59  35  2,044  1,437 
Other fees and charges
76  105  107  275  374 
Insurance income $ 3,367  $ 3,335  $ 3,608  $ 11,923  $ 10,929 
For the third quarter of 2021, insurance income was relatively flat compared to the linked quarter. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, insurance income declined 7%, driven by decreases in life and health insurance commissions, offset partially by an increase in property and casualty insurance commissions. For the first nine months of 2021, insurance income increased $1.0 million, or 9%. This increase was driven by higher property and casualty, and performance-based commissions. Annually Peoples receives performance-based income commissions that are related to how much loss is incurred by underlying policies and the overall performance of the insurance carriers. The insurance income compared to prior periods was positively impacted by the addition of new customers.

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Deposit account service charges are based on the recovery of costs associated with services provided. The following table details Peoples' deposit account service charges:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees $ 1,420  $ 1,012  $ 1,216  $ 3,429  $ 3,741 
Account maintenance fees 934  854  848  2,598  2,677 
Other fees and charges 195  178  202  551  577 
Deposit account service charges $ 2,549  $ 2,044  $ 2,266  $ 6,578  $ 6,995 
The amount of deposit account service charges, particularly fees for overdrafts and non-sufficient funds, is largely dependent on the timing and volume of customer activity. Management periodically evaluates its cost recovery fees to ensure they are reasonable based on operational costs and similar to fees charged in Peoples' markets by competitors. Deposit account service charges for the third quarter of 2021 grew compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020 due largely to an increase in volume of overdraft and non-sufficient fees charged due to customer activity. Deposit account service charges were negatively impacted during the second quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2020, mostly due to fiscal stimulus payments and PPP loan proceeds provided to customers, along with changed customer spending habits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first nine months of 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, deposit account service charges declined and were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic items already mentioned.
The following table details the other items included within Peoples' total non-interest income:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Mortgage banking income 766  820  2,658  2,726  4,346 
Bank owned life insurance income 437  446  462  1,329  1,514 
Commercial loan swap fees 73  61  68  194  1,267 
Other non-interest income 1,144  803  534  2,605  1,393 
Mortgage banking income is comprised mostly of net gains from the origination and sale of real estate loans in the secondary market, and, to a lesser extent, servicing income for loans sold with servicing retained. As a result, the amount of income recognized by Peoples is largely dependent on customer demand and long-term interest rates for residential real estate loans offered in the secondary market. Mortgage banking income declined during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the linked quarter and the prior year quarter as refinancing activity slowed and a lower volume of new loan originations due to the lack of inventory of homes for sale. Compared to the first nine months of 2020, mortgage banking income declined 37%, because of lower origination volume caused by a lower inventory of homes for sale and less refinancing activity because of an increase in interest rates above historically low levels experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recognized a gain of $0.4 million on the sale of $11.0 million in loans to the secondary market with servicing retained and $0.2 million on the sale of $10.3 million in loans with servicing released. In the second quarter of 2021, Peoples recognized a gain of $0.6 million on the sale of $15.8 million in loans with servicing retained and $185,000 on the sale of $7.8 million in loans with servicing released. In the third quarter of 2020 Peoples recognized a gain of $1.6 million on the sale of $35.2 million in loans sold servicing retained and a gain of $1.0 million on $68.2 million in loans sold servicing released. For the first nine months of 2021, Peoples recognized a gain of $1.8 million on the sale of $44.0 million in loans to the secondary market with servicing retained and a gain of $0.6 million on the sale of $27.7 million in loans with servicing released. For the first nine months of 2020, Peoples recognized a gain of $2.5 million on the sale of $78.6 million in loans sold servicing retained and a gain of $1.8 million on the sale of $124.2 million in loans sold servicing released. The volume of sales has a direct impact on the amount of mortgage banking income.
Bank owned life insurance income was down compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, bank owned life insurance declined 12%, primarily due to a $109,000 tax-free death benefit recognized during the first quarter of 2020.
Commercial loan swap fees are largely dependent on timing, interest rates, and the volume of customer activity. Commercial loan swap fees were up slightly compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020. Compared to the first nine months of 2020, commercial loan swap fees declined due to a lower volume of transactions during 2021 compared to the high volume of transactions entered into during the first nine months of 2020.
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compared to $0.2 million recognized in the second quarter of 2021. There was no income related to the early termination of leases in the third quarter of 2020, as NSL was not acquired until the second quarter of 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, other non-interest income was higher due to the recognition of $0.6 million related to fees received for the early termination of leases and lease syndications.
Non-Interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefit costs remain Peoples' largest non-interest expense, accounting for over one-half of total non-interest expense.  The following table details Peoples' salaries and employee benefit costs:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Base salaries and wages $ 17,493  $ 13,488  $ 13,019  $ 43,746  $ 38,489 
Sales-based and incentive compensation 4,013  4,593  3,493  12,034  9,320 
Employee benefits 2,619  2,821  1,930  8,338  6,471 
Payroll taxes and other employment costs 1,635  1,343  1,148  4,471  3,584 
Stock-based compensation 618  604  632  2,437  2,985 
Deferred personnel costs (789) (921) (812) (2,750) (3,536)
Salaries and employee benefit costs $ 25,589  $ 21,928  $ 19,410  $ 68,276  $ 57,313 
Full-time equivalent employees:    
Actual at end of period 1,181  925  886  1,181  886 
Average during the period 990  914  890  942  893 
Base salaries and wages increased 30% compared to the linked quarter and increased 34% compared to the third quarter of 2020. The increase for the third quarter of 2021 compared to prior periods was primarily due to the acquisition of Premier, which included $3.4 million in acquisition-related severance expense. For the first nine months of 2021, base salaries and wages increased 14% compared to the first nine months of 2020 as a result of the acquisition-related severance expense for Premier and additional salaries associated with NSL and a full nine months of Premium Finance.
The decrease in sales-based and incentive compensation for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to lower incentive compensation related to insurance and mortgage banking. For the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the increase was driven by the overall company performance relative to measures used in calculating incentive awards and higher sales-based compensation from insurance and trust and investments.
The increase in employee benefits for first nine months of 2021, compared to first nine months of 2020, was due to an increase to the employer 401(k) match made during 2021, as well as higher medical costs with the addition of the Premier and NSL employees. During the second quarter of 2021, Peoples increased the matching contribution to participant's 401(k) accounts, retroactive to January 1, 2021. This true-up was completed in the second quarter of 2021 and drove the increase in employee benefits for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020.
The increase in payroll taxes and other employment costs, compared to linked quarter, was primarily due to the taxes associated with the acquisition-related severance expense recognized in the third quarter of 2021. The increase in payroll taxes and other employment costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same periods in 2020, was primarily related to higher base salaries and wages, coupled with the additional associates of Premier and NSL.
Stock-based compensation is generally recognized over the vesting period, which generally ranges from immediate vesting to vesting at the end of three years, adjusted for an estimate of the portion of awards that will be forfeited. At the vesting date, an adjustment is made to increase or reverse expense for the amount of actual forfeitures compared to the estimate. Stock grants to retirement eligible grantees are expensed either immediately or over a shorter period than three years. The majority of Peoples' stock-based compensation is attributable to annual equity-based incentive awards to employees, which are awarded in the first quarter of each year and are based upon Peoples achieving certain performance goals during the prior year. Stock-based compensation for the first nine months of 2021 decreased compared to the first nine months of 2020 due to an additional $396,000 of unrestricted grants of common share awards to associates at the level of Assistant Vice President or below granted in the second quarter of 2020.
Deferred personnel costs represent the portion of current period salaries and employee benefit costs considered to be direct loan origination costs.  These costs are capitalized and recognized over the life of the loan as a yield adjustment in interest income.  As a result, the amount of deferred personnel costs for each period corresponds directly with the volume of loan originations, coupled with the average deferred costs per loan that are updated annually at the beginning of each year. The decrease in deferred personnel costs compared to the linked quarter was due to a reduction loan origination volume. The decrease in deferred personnel costs in the first

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nine months of 2021 compared to first nine months of 2020 was driven by the recognition of $921,000 in deferred personnel costs during the second quarter of 2020 related to the origination of PPP loans.
Peoples' net occupancy and equipment expense was comprised of the following:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Depreciation $ 1,365  $ 1,398  $ 1,507  $ 4,134  $ 4,519 
Repairs and maintenance costs 1,017  903  767  2,863  2,225 
Net rent expense 371  382  340  1,093  960 
Property taxes, utilities and other costs 798  606  769  2,077  1,984 
Net occupancy and equipment expense $ 3,551  $ 3,289  $ 3,383  $ 10,167  $ 9,688 
Depreciation on capitalized assets has declined during the second and third quarters of 2021, compared to both the third quarter of 2020, and the first nine months of 2020 as a result of certain capitalized assets and improvements reaching the end of their depreciable lives. In addition, Peoples recognized higher building maintenance costs during the first nine months of 2021, compared to 2020 due to various projects including painting, window replacements, drive-thru enhancements and parking lot sealing. Property taxes, utilities and other costs also increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the first nine months of 2020 as a result of an increase in other costs, primarily driven by low-cost furniture and fixtures not capitalized, offset by a reduction in utilities and property taxes.
Net occupancy and equipment expense increased 5% compared to the first nine months of 2020 mainly due to increased expenses associated with maintaining the Premium Finance location for a full period, the acquisition from NSL in second quarter of 2021 and the partial period impact of the merger with Premier in the third quarter of 2021.
The following table details the other items included in total non-interest expense:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Professional fees $ 6,426  $ 3,565  $ 1,720  $ 13,459  $ 5,247 
Data processing and software expense 2,529  2,411  1,838  7,394  5,344 
E-banking expense 2,037  2,075  2,095  6,006  5,839 
Amortization of other intangible assets 1,279  1,368  857  3,267  2,314 
Marketing expense 1,223  676  456  2,810  1,561 
Franchise tax expense 810  822  882  2,487  2,645 
FDIC insurance premiums 807  326  570  1,596  717 
Other loan expenses 487  494  342  1,443  1,255 
Communication expense 411  386  283  1,079  857 
Other non-interest expense 12,711  2,559  2,479  17,762  7,665 
Professional fees increased $2.9 million from the linked quarter and $4.7 million from the third quarter of 2020 primarily due to investment banking fees and other acquisition-related expenses, which were related to the purchase of NSL and the merger with Premier. Professional fees included acquisition-related expenses of $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2021, $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2021, and $319,000 for the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, professional fees nearly doubled compared to the prior year, and included $6.2 million of acquisition-related expenses for 2021, compared to $363,000 for 2020.
The change in data processing and software expense compared to prior periods was driven by systems and software upgrades, annual contractual increases and overall growth, which included: the implementation of enhanced functionalities for Peoples' core banking system, including making certain mobile banking tools available to customers; software upgrades; and additional network capacity and security features in the latter part of 2020 and first quarter of 2021.
E-banking expense was down slightly compared to the linked quarter, and is directly correlated to e-banking income, with the decrease due to lower costs associated with ATM processing expenses.
Peoples' amortization of other intangible assets is driven by acquisition-related activity. Amortization of other intangible assets for the third quarter of 2021 was down $89,000 compared to the second quarter of 2021 due to adjustments to the fair value of intangible assets acquired from NSL, and the related changes to intangible amortization post-acquisition. Amortization of other intangible assets increased $422,000 compared to the third quarter of 2020 as a result of the NSL acquisition effective after the close of business on March 31, 2021.

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Marketing expense increased compared to the second quarter of 2021 due primarily to additional advertising campaigns relating to the addition of Premier locations. Additionally, in giving back to the community, Peoples' contributions increased during the third quarter of 2021 and included a donation to each of Marietta College and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.
Peoples is subject to state franchise taxes, which are based largely on Peoples' equity, in the states where Peoples has a physical presence. Franchise tax expense also includes the Ohio Financial Institution Tax ("FIT"), which is a business privilege tax that is imposed on financial institutions organized for profit and doing business in Ohio. The Ohio FIT is based on the total equity capital in proportion to the taxpayer's gross receipts in Ohio as of the most recent year-end.
Peoples' FDIC insurance premiums increased compared to the linked quarter, due to a decline in the leverage ratio which was impacted by the NSL acquisition in the second quarter, and decreased compared to December 31, 2020. Compared to the first nine months of 2020, the FDIC insurance premiums grew as a result of credits used by Peoples during the first two quarters of 2020 to offset its FDIC insurance premium. The FDIC insurance credits were related to the level of the Federal Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF") that had continued to be above the target threshold for banks with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion to recognize credits. Peoples utilized the remaining credits that had been issued to it in the second quarter of 2020.
Other loan expenses decreased slightly compared to the linked quarter due to lower expenses associated with business loans. Compared to the third quarter of 2020, other loan expenses increased mostly due to higher expenses associated with real estate loans and home equity lines of credit. Other loan expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 increased $188,000 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 due to increased loan origination activity.
Compared to the linked quarter, third quarter of 2020, and first nine months of 2020, communications expense grew as a result of upgraded networking to certain branches (including new branches acquired from Premier coupled with the addition of the NSL and Premium Finance locations acquired) and increased costs compared to the prior periods among certain vendors that provide communication services.
Other non-interest expense increased $10.2 million compared to the third quarter of 2020, and was mostly due to $9.6 million in acquisition-related expenses recognized during the third quarter of 2021.
Income Tax Expense
Peoples recorded an income tax benefit of $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2021, compared to income tax expense of $2.4 million for the linked quarter and income tax expense of $2.6 million for the third quarter of 2020. The income tax benefit during the third quarter of 2021, and the income tax expense recognized during the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020 was heavily related to the amount of pre-tax income recognized during each period. Pretax income was impacted by acquisition-related expenses associated with the Premier acquisition during the third quarter of 2021. Peoples recorded income tax expense of $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Pretax income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was largely impacted by acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses and other non-core expenses.
Additional information regarding income taxes can be found in "Note 12 Income Taxes" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K.
Pre-Provision Net Revenue (Non-US GAAP)
Pre-provision net revenue ("PPNR") has become a key financial measure used by state and federal bank regulatory agencies when assessing the capital adequacy of financial institutions. PPNR is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding all gains and losses, minus total non-interest expense. As a result, PPNR represents the earnings capacity that can be either retained in order to build capital or used to absorb unexpected losses and preserve existing capital. This ratio represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the provision for (recovery of) credit losses and all gains and losses included in earnings.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:    
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Pre-provision net revenue:
(Loss) income before income taxes $ (7,930) $ 12,494  $ 12,846  $ 23,807  $ 17,810 
Add: provision for credit losses 8,994  3,088  4,728  7,333  33,531 
Add: loss on OREO 32  —  —  32  17 
Add: loss on investment securities 316  499  —  1,490 
Add: loss on other assets 363  238  115  687  258 
Add: loss on other transactions —  —  — 
Less: gain on OREO —  15  16 
Less: gain on investment securities 150  297  786  385 
Less: gain on other assets 93  106  72  258  22 
Pre-provision net revenue $ 1,538  $ 15,908  $ 17,600  $ 32,303  $ 51,195 
Total average assets $5,475,147 $5,183,146 $4,906,614 $5,192,183 $ 4,706,153 
Pre-provision net revenue to total average assets (annualized) 0.11  % 1.23  % 1.43  % 0.83  % 1.45  %
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted 20,789,271 19,461,934 19,637,689 19,890,672 19,998,353
Pre-provision net revenue per common share - diluted $ 0.07  $ 0.81  $ 0.90  $ 1.61  $ 2.55 
The decrease in PPNR compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020 was mostly due to higher non-core acquisition-related expenses recognized during the third quarter of 2021.
Core Non-Interest Expense (Non-US GAAP)
Core non-interest expense is a financial measure used to evaluate Peoples' recurring expense stream. This measure is Non-US GAAP since it excludes the impact of all acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses, pension settlement charges, severance expenses, COVID-19-related expenses and a Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution.
The following table provides a reconciliation of this Non-US GAAP measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Core non-interest expense:
Total non-interest expense $ 57,860  $ 39,899  $ 34,315  $ 135,746  100,445 
Less: acquisition-related expenses 16,209  2,400  335  20,520  412 
Less: pension settlement charges 143  —  531  143  1,050 
Less: severance expenses —  14  192  63  284 
Less: COVID-19-related expenses 181  210  148  683  1,206 
Less: Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution —  —  —  500  — 
Less: contract negotiation expenses 1,851  —  —  1,851  — 
Core non-interest expense $ 39,476  $ 37,275  $ 33,109  $ 111,986  $ 97,493 
Efficiency Ratio (Non-US GAAP)
The efficiency ratio is a key financial measure used to monitor performance. The efficiency ratio is calculated as total non-interest expense (less amortization of other intangible assets) as a percentage of fully tax-equivalent net interest income plus total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses. This measure is Non-US GAAP since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets and all gains and losses included in earnings, and uses fully tax-equivalent net interest income.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Efficiency ratio:
Total non-interest expense $ 57,860  $ 39,899  $ 34,315  $ 135,746  $ 100,445 
Less: amortization of other intangible assets 1,279  1,368  857  3,267  2,314 
Adjusted total non-interest expense $ 56,581  $ 38,531  $ 33,458  $ 132,479  $ 98,131 
Total non-interest income $ 16,346  $ 15,821  $ 16,770  $ 49,070  $ 47,171 
Less: net gain on investment securities —  —  —  383 
Add: net loss on investment securities (166) (202) —  (704) — 
Add: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (308) (124) (28) (459) (237)
Total non-interest income excluding net gains and losses $ 16,820  $ 16,147  $ 16,796  $ 50,233  $ 47,025 
Net interest income $ 42,578  $ 39,660  $ 35,119  $ 117,816  $ 104,615 
Add: fully tax-equivalent adjustment (a) 351  324  262  970  803 
Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis $ 42,929  $ 39,984  $ 35,381  $ 118,786  $ 105,418 
Adjusted revenue $ 59,749  $ 56,131  $ 52,177  $ 169,019  $ 152,443 
Efficiency ratio 94.70  % 68.64  % 64.12  % 78.38  % 64.37  %
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items:
Core non-interest expense $ 39,476  $ 37,275  $ 33,109  $ 111,986  $ 97,493 
Less: amortization of other intangible assets 1,279  1,368  857  3,267  2,314 
Adjusted core non-interest expense $ 38,197  $ 35,907  $ 32,252  $ 108,719  $ 95,179 
Core non-interest income excluding net gains and losses $ 16,820  $ 16,147  $ 16,796  $ 50,233  $ 47,025 
Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis 42,929  39,984  35,381  118,786  105,418 
Adjusted revenue $ 59,749  $ 56,131  $ 52,177  $ 169,019  $ 152,443 
Efficiency ratio adjusted for non-core items 63.93  % 63.97  % 61.81  % 64.32  % 62.44  %
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
The efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2021 was 94.7%, compared to 68.6% for the linked quarter, and 64.1% for the third quarter of 2020. The change in the efficiency ratio compared to the linked quarter was primarily due to the acquisition-related expenses. The efficiency ratio, adjusted for non-core items, was 63.9% for the third quarter of 2021, compared to 64.0% for the linked quarter and 61.8% for the third quarter of 2020. Impacting the adjusted ratios were higher salaries and employee benefits due to the Premier and NSL acquisitions along with higher advertising expenses and increased repair and maintenance expenses.
For the first nine months of 2021, the efficiency ratio grew due to higher total non-interest expense associated with the acquisition-related expenses mentioned above, operating expenses associated with the NSL and Premium Finance acquired divisions, a reduction in deferred loan costs from the PPP loans, and increased sales and incentive-based compensation from higher production.
Return on Average Assets Adjusted for Non-Core Items Ratio (Non-US GAAP)
In addition to return on average assets, management uses return on average assets adjusted for non-core items to monitor performance. The return on average assets adjusted for non-core items ratio represents a Non-US GAAP financial measure since it excludes the after-tax impact of all gains and losses, acquisition-related expenses, contract negotiation expenses, pension settlement charges, severance expenses, COVID-19-related expenses and a Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of this Non-US GAAP financial measure to the amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Annualized net (loss) income adjusted for non-core items:
Net (loss) income
$ (5,758) $ 10,103  $ 10,210  $ 19,808  $ 14,194 
Add: net loss on investment securities
166  202  —  704  — 
Less: tax effect of net loss on investment securities (a)
35  42  —  148  — 
Less: net gain on investment securities
—  —  —  383 
Add: tax effect of net gain on investment securities (a)
—  —  —  —  80 
Add: net loss on asset disposals and other transactions
308  124  28  459  237 
Less: tax effect of net loss on asset disposals and other transactions (a)
65  26  96  50 
Add: acquisition-related expenses
16,209  2,400  335  20,520  412 
Less: tax effect of acquisition-related expenses (a)
3,404  504  70  4,309  87 
Add: pension settlement charges
143  —  531  143  1,050 
Less: tax effect of pension settlement charges (a)
30  —  112  30  221 
Add: severance expenses —  14  192  63  284 
Less: tax effect of severance expenses (a) —  40  13  60 
Add: COVID-19-related expenses 181  210  148  683  1,206 
Less: tax effect of COVID-19-related expenses (a) 38  44  31  143  253 
Add: Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution
—  —  —  500  — 
Less: tax effect of Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. contribution (a)
—  —  —  105  — 
Add: contract negotiation fees
1,851  —  —  1,851  — 
Less: tax effect of contract negotiation fees
389  —  —  389  — 
Net income adjusted for non-core items (after tax)
$ 9,139  $ 12,434  $ 11,183  $ 39,498  $ 16,409 
Days in the period 92  91  92  273  274 
Days in the year 365  365  366  365  366 
Annualized net (loss) income
$ (22,844) $ 40,523  $ 40,618  $ 26,483  $ 18,960 
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items (after tax)
$ 36,258  $ 49,873  $ 44,489  $ 52,809  $ 21,919 
Return on average assets:
Annualized net (loss) income
$ (22,844) $ 40,523  $ 40,618  $ 26,483  $ 18,960 
Total average assets 5,475,147  5,183,146  4,906,614  5,192,183  4,706,153 
Return on average assets
(0.42) % 0.78  % 0.83  % 0.51  % 0.40  %
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items:
Annualized net income adjusted for non-core items (after tax)
$ 36,258  $ 49,873  $ 44,489  $ 52,809  $ 21,919 
Total average assets
5,475,147  5,183,146  4,906,614  5,192,183  4,706,153 
Return on average assets adjusted for non-core items
0.66  % 0.96  % 0.91  % 1.02  % 0.47  %
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
The return on average assets declined during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the linked quarter and the third quarter of 2020. The decrease was driven by the provision for credit losses recognized in the third quarter due to the Premier acquisition and higher total non-interest expense recognized during the third quarter of 2021, which was mostly due to acquisition-related expenses. The return on average assets adjusted for non-core items declined compared to the linked quarter due to the higher salaries and

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incentive compensation. The return on average assets and the return on average assets adjusted for non-core items both grew compared to the first nine months of 2020. The increases were mostly due to the previously mentioned higher provision for credit losses recorded during the first nine months of 2020. For additional information related to the changes in the provision for (recovery of) credit losses, refer to the sections in this discussion titled “Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses" and "Allowance for Credit Losses.”
Return on Average Tangible Equity Ratio (Non-US GAAP)
The return on average tangible equity ratio is a key financial measure used to monitor performance. This ratio is calculated as annualized net income (less the after-tax impact of amortization of other intangible assets) divided by average tangible equity. This measure is Non-US GAAP since it excludes amortization of other intangible assets from earnings and the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on total stockholders' equity.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2021 2020
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets:
Net (loss) income
$ (5,758) $ 10,103  $ 10,210  $ 19,808  $ 14,194 
Add: amortization of other intangible assets
1,279  1,368  857  3,267  2,314 
Less: tax effect of amortization of other intangible assets (a)
269  287  180  686  486 
Net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$ (4,748) $ 11,184  $ 10,887  $ 22,389  $ 16,022 
Days in the period
92  91  92  273  274 
Days in the year
365  365  366  365  366 
Annualized net (loss) income
$ (22,844) $ 40,523  $ 40,618  $ 26,483  $ 18,960 
Annualized net (loss) income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$ (18,837) $ 44,859  $ 43,311  $ 29,934  $ 21,402 
Average tangible equity:
Total average stockholders' equity
$ 627,783  $ 581,831  $ 567,055  $ 595,918  $ 578,439 
Less: average goodwill and other intangible assets
232,361  222,553  185,816  213,232  180,291 
Average tangible equity
$ 395,422  $ 359,278  $ 381,239  $ 382,686  $ 398,148 
Return on average stockholders' equity ratio:
Annualized net income
$ (22,844) $ 40,523  $ 40,618  $ 26,483  $ 18,960 
Average stockholders' equity
$ 627,783  $ 581,831  $ 567,055  $ 595,918  $ 578,439 
Return on average stockholders' equity
(3.64) % 6.96  % 7.16  % 4.44  % 3.28  %
Return on average tangible equity ratio:
Annualized net income excluding amortization of other intangible assets
$ (18,837) $ 44,859  $ 43,311  $ 29,934  $ 21,402 
Average tangible equity
$ 395,422  $ 359,278  $ 381,239  $ 382,686  $ 398,148 
Return on average tangible equity
(4.76) % 12.49  % 11.36  % 7.82  % 5.38  %
(a) Based on a 21% statutory federal corporate income tax rate.
The return on average stockholders' equity and average tangible equity ratios were impacted by the provision for (recovery of) credit losses during each of the respective periods, as well as non-core items recognized during the periods. Intangible assets grew at September 30, 2021, compared to June 30, 2021, as Peoples recorded the intangibles and goodwill associated with the Premier acquisition, which increased average tangible equity. Additionally, during the first nine months of 2020, Peoples recorded high amounts of provision for credit losses, which negatively impacted net income, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For additional information related to changes in the provision for (recovery of) credit losses, refer to the sections in this discussion titled “Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses" and "Allowance for Credit Losses.”

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash and Cash Equivalents
At September 30, 2021, Peoples' interest-bearing deposits in other banks had increased $278.6 million from December 31, 2020. The total cash and cash equivalents balance included $321.0 million of excess cash reserves being maintained at the FRB of Cleveland at September 30, 2021, compared to $25.1 million at December 31, 2020. Peoples also acquired $252.8 million in cash and cash equivalents from Premier. The amount of excess cash reserves maintained is dependent upon Peoples' daily liquidity position, which is driven primarily by changes in deposit and loan balances, coupled with increased liquidity needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through the first nine months of 2021, Peoples' total cash and cash equivalents increased $347.6 million as Peoples had net cash provided by investing activities of $106.3 million, financing activities of $174.6 million and operating activities of $66.7 million. Peoples' investing activities reflected a net decrease of $156.6 million in loans and an aggregate of $896.6 million in purchases of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities, which were partially offset by an aggregate of $711.5 million in net proceeds from sales, principal payments, calls and prepayments on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities. Financing activities included a $165.4 million net increase in deposits and an increase of $32.6 million in short-term borrowings, as well as no purchases of treasury stock under the share repurchase program and $20.9 million of cash dividends paid.
Further information regarding the management of Peoples' liquidity position can be found later in this discussion under “Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity.”
Investment Securities
The following table provides information regarding Peoples’ investment portfolio:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value:        
Obligations of:          
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 78,481  $ 14,235  $ 18,471  $ 5,363  $ 5,383 
States and political subdivisions 252,919  223,853  218,484  114,919  104,126 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 898,459  579,152  596,181  623,218  726,992 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 62,552  27,631  27,481  4,783  10,568 
Bank-issued trust preferred securities 4,679  4,766  4,730  4,730  4,633 
Total fair value $ 1,297,090  $ 849,637  $ 865,347  $ 753,013  $ 851,702 
Total amortized cost $ 1,294,654  $ 839,682  $ 859,120  $ 734,544  $ 829,899 
Net unrealized gain $ 2,436  $ 9,955  $ 6,227  $ 18,469  $ 21,803 
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost:
Obligations of:
U.S. government sponsored agencies $ 29,995  $ 30,103  $ 30,211  $ —  $ — 
States and political subdivisions (a) 124,181  102,224  92,436  35,139  3,539 
Residential mortgage-backed securities 41,035  24,067  24,878  25,890  26,926 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities 47,889  23,830  18,705  5,429  5,678 
Total amortized cost $ 243,100  $ 180,224  $ 166,230  $ 66,458  $ 36,143 
Other investment securities $ 34,486  $ 32,584  $ 34,026  $ 37,560  $ 40,715 
Total investment securities:
Amortized cost $ 1,572,240  $ 1,052,490  $ 1,059,376  $ 838,562  $ 906,757 
Carrying value $ 1,574,676  $ 1,062,445  $ 1,065,603  $ 857,031  $ 928,560 
(a)Amortized cost is presented net of the allowance for credit losses of $236 at September 30, 2021; $201 at June 30, 2021; $182 at March 31, 2021; $60 at December 31, 2020 and $6 at September 30, 2020.
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples acquired, in the Premier acquisition, investment securities totaling $563.3 million. Peoples sold $400.6 million of available-for-sale investment securities and reinvested $358.7 million of the proceeds into higher-yielding investments. The increase compared to December 31, 2020 was driven by the Premier acquisition and an increase in available-for-sale commercial-mortgage backed securities that were purchased during the first nine months of 2021, coupled with purchases of available for sale and held-to-maturity obligations of state and political subdivisions, which were purchased in an effort to reduce the impact of premium amortization on the securities that were sold. At December 31, 2020, the investment security portfolio decreased compared to prior periods, as Peoples had worked to execute the strategy to sell securities that had high premium

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amortization, and reinvest into investment securities; however, not all proceeds from those sales had been reinvested by December 31, 2020.
Additional information regarding Peoples' investment portfolio can be found in "Note 3 Investment Securities" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Loans
The following table provides information regarding outstanding loan balances:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Originated loans:
         
Construction
$ 108,334  $ 97,424  $ 75,189  $ 103,169  $ 103,948 
Commercial real estate, other
838,333  836,613  832,399  780,324  752,480 
     Commercial real estate
946,667  934,037  907,588  883,493  856,428 
Commercial and industrial
715,169  778,122  935,150  943,024  1,029,613 
Premium finance 134,755  117,039  109,129  100,571  60,908 
Leases 49,464  24,217  —  —  — 
Residential real estate
334,838  324,321  306,440  281,623  284,645 
Home equity lines of credit
98,806  95,376  92,540  93,296  91,701 
Consumer, indirect
543,243  537,926  519,749  503,526  491,663 
Consumer, direct
80,746  78,736  75,998  75,591  75,106 
    Consumer
623,989  616,662  595,747  579,117  566,769 
Deposit account overdrafts
927  498  298  351  519 
Total originated loans
$ 2,904,615  $ 2,890,272  $ 2,946,892  $ 2,881,475  $ 2,890,583 
Acquired loans (a):
Construction
$ 66,450  $ 3,175  $ 3,510  $ 3,623  $ 4,103 
Commercial real estate, other
790,783  111,647  132,850  149,529  160,759 
     Commercial real estate
857,233  114,822  136,360  153,152  164,862 
Commercial and industrial
143,369  27,629  29,611  30,621  34,396 
Premium finance —  49  1,461  14,187  43,217 
Leases 61,982  71,426  —  —  — 
Residential real estate
433,296  242,276  267,260  292,384  304,804 
Home equity lines of credit
62,564  23,025  24,886  27,617  30,234 
Consumer, indirect
13  —  —  36 
Consumer, direct
27,956  2,700  3,206  3,503  3,953 
    Consumer
27,969  2,700  3,206  3,504  3,989 
Total acquired loans
$ 1,586,413  $ 481,927  $ 462,784  $ 521,465  $ 581,502 
Total loans
$ 4,491,028  $ 3,372,199  $ 3,409,676  $ 3,402,940  $ 3,472,085 
Percent of loans to total loans:
 
Construction
3.9  % 3.0  % 2.3  % 3.1  % 3.1  %
Commercial real estate, other
36.3  % 28.1  % 28.3  % 27.3  % 26.3  %
     Commercial real estate
40.2  % 31.1  % 30.6  % 30.4  % 29.4  %
Commercial and industrial
19.1  % 23.9  % 28.3  % 28.6  % 30.6  %
Premium finance 3.0  % 3.5  % 3.2  % 3.4  % 3.0  %
Leases 2.5  % 2.8  % —  % —  % —  %
Residential real estate
17.1  % 16.8  % 16.8  % 16.9  % 17.0  %
Home equity lines of credit
3.6  % 3.5  % 3.5  % 3.6  % 3.5  %
Consumer, indirect
12.1  % 16.0  % 15.3  % 14.8  % 14.2  %
Consumer, direct
2.4  % 2.4  % 2.3  % 2.3  % 2.3  %
    Consumer
14.5  % 18.4  % 17.6  % 17.1  % 16.5  %
Total percentage
100.0  % 100.0  % 100.0  % 100.0  % 100.0  %
Residential real estate loans being serviced for others
$ 441,085  $ 454,399  $ 469,788  $ 485,972  $ 490,170 
(a)    Includes all loans acquired, and related loan discount recorded as part of acquisition accounting, in 2012 or thereafter. Loans that were acquired and subsequently re-underwritten are reported as originated upon execution of such credit actions (for example, renewals and increases in lines of credit).

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Period-end total loan balances at September 30, 2021 increased $1.1 billion compared to June 30, 2021. The increase compared to June 30, 2021 was mostly driven by $1.1 billion in loans acquired from Premier, coupled with organic growth in premium finance loans of $17.7 million, growth in leases of $15.8 million, and organic loan growth of $14.3 million, offset partially by $132.2 million in forgiveness received on PPP loans during the quarter. Excluding the PPP loan balances, Peoples' total originated loans grew by 6% annualized compared to June 30, 2021.
The decrease in commercial and industrial loan balances at June 30, 2021 compared to March 31, 2021 was mostly driven by $186.4 million in forgiveness proceeds received on PPP loans during the second quarter. This decrease was partially offset by $95.6 million in leases acquired from NSL, coupled with growth in in commercial real estate and consumer indirect loans.
The decline in construction loan balances of $28.0 million at March 31, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020, was mainly due to construction projects being completed and construction loans then converting to permanent financing.
Loan Concentration
Peoples categorizes its commercial loans according to standard industry classifications and monitors for concentrations in a single industry or multiple industries that could be impacted by changes in economic conditions in a similar manner. Peoples' commercial lending activities continue to be spread over a diverse range of businesses from all sectors of the economy, with no single industry comprising over 10% of Peoples' total loan portfolio.
Loans secured by commercial real estate, including commercial construction loans, continued to comprise the largest portion of Peoples' loan portfolio. The following tables provide information regarding the largest concentrations of commercial construction loans and commercial real estate loans within the loan portfolio at September 30, 2021:
(Dollars in thousands) Outstanding Balance Loan Commitments Total Exposure % of Total
Construction:        
Apartment complexes $ 76,292  $ 135,048  $ 211,340  47.7  %
Mixed-use facilities 14,641  43,992  58,633  13.2  %
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes 15,804  30,708  46,512  10.5  %
Land only 25,959  12,968  38,927  8.8  %
Office buildings and complexes 3,523  15,969  19,492  4.4  %
Storage facility 8,966  5,291  14,257  3.2  %
Lodging and lodging related 7,784  6,091  13,875  3.1  %
Retail 5,408  6,470  11,878  2.7  %
Residential property 4,529  4,932  9,461  2.1  %
Other (a) 11,878  7,118  18,996  4.3  %
Total construction $ 174,784  $ 268,587  $ 443,371  100.0  %
(a) All other outstanding balances are less than 2% of the total loan portfolio.

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(Dollars in thousands) Outstanding Balance Loan Commitments Total Exposure % of Total
Commercial real estate, other:        
Office buildings and complexes:    
Owner occupied $ 78,614  $ 3,199  $ 81,813  4.9  %
Non-owner occupied 93,863  3,795  97,658  5.8  %
Total office buildings and complexes 172,477  6,994  179,471  10.7  %
Retail facilities:
Owner occupied 55,417  1,752  57,169  3.4  %
Non-owner occupied 128,759  471  129,230  7.7  %
Total retail facilities 184,176  2,223  186,399  11.1  %
Mixed-use facilities:
Owner occupied 55,549  1,582  57,131  3.4  %
Non-owner occupied 63,214  458  63,672  3.8  %
Total mixed-use facilities 118,763  2,040  120,803  7.2  %
Apartment complexes 98,159  1,468  99,627  5.9  %
Light industrial facilities:  
Owner occupied 79,414  1,531  80,945  4.8  %
Non-owner occupied 34,473  757  35,230  2.1  %
Total light industrial facilities 113,887  2,288  116,175  6.9  %
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes 81,539  750  82,289  4.9  %
Warehouse facilities:
Owner occupied 38,685  1,400  40,085  2.4  %
Non-owner occupied 38,614  27  38,641  2.3  %
Total warehouse facilities 77,299  1,427  78,726  4.7  %
Lodging and lodging related:
Owner occupied 15,131  210  15,341  0.9  %
Non-owner occupied 119,043  150  119,193  7.1  %
Total lodging and lodging related 134,174  360  134,534  8.0  %
Education services:
Owner occupied 15,615  98  15,713  0.9  %
Non-owner occupied 22,460  4,000  26,460  1.6  %
Total education services 38,075  4,098  42,173  2.5  %
Restaurant/bar facilities:
Owner occupied 22,361  —  22,361  1.3  %
Non-owner occupied 14,644  —  14,644  0.9  %
Total restaurant/bar facilities 37,005  —  37,005  2.2  %
Agriculture 32,865  1,976  34,841  2.1  %
Other (a) 540,697  26,225  566,922  33.8  %
Total commercial real estate, other $ 1,629,116  $ 49,849  $ 1,678,965  100.0  %
(a) All other outstanding balances are less than 2% of the total loan portfolio.
Peoples' commercial lending activities continue to focus on lending opportunities inside its primary and secondary market areas within Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland. In all other states, the aggregate outstanding balances of commercial loans in each state were less than 4% of total loans at either September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020. The repayment of premium finance loans are secured by the underlying insurance policy, and therefore, have no geographical impact from a repayment perspective. The repayment of leases are secured by the underlying equipment collateral and not real estate, which mitigates geographic risk.
COVID-19 Loan Impacts
Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
In March 2020, the CARES Act created the PPP targeted to provide small businesses with support to cover payroll and certain other specified expenses. Loans made under the PPP are fully guaranteed by the SBA. The PPP loans also afford borrowers forgiveness up to the principal amount of the PPP covered loan, plus accrued interest, if the loan proceeds are used to retain workers and maintain payroll and/or to make certain mortgage interest, lease and utility payments, and certain other criteria

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are satisfied. The SBA will reimburse PPP lenders for any amount of a PPP covered loan that is forgiven, and PPP lenders will not be held liable for any representations made by PPP borrowers in connection with their requests for loan forgiveness.
Peoples is a PPP participating lender, and the PPP loans originated (including $28.2 million acquired in the merger with Premier) are included in commercial and industrial loans. Peoples also recorded deferred loan origination fees related to the PPP loans, net of deferred loan origination costs, which will be amortized over the life of the respective loans, or until forgiven by the SBA, and will be recognized in net interest income. The following tables detail Peoples' PPP loans and related income:
(Dollars in millions) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
PPP aggregate outstanding principal balances $ 139.8  $ 194.7  $ 349.9  $ 374.8  $ 472.0 
PPP net deferred loan origination fees 4.0  7.1  9.3  7.9  11.6 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
September 30,
2020
September 30,
(Dollars in millions) 2021 2020
Amortization of net deferred loan origination fees $ 3.1  $ 3.4  $ 1.9  $ 11.2  $ 3.8 
Allowance for Credit Losses
The amount of the allowance for credit losses at the end of each period represents management's estimate of expected losses from existing loans based upon its quarterly analysis of the loan portfolio. While this process involves allocations being made to specific loans and pools of loans, the entire allowance is available for all losses expected within the loan portfolio.
The following details management's allocation of the allowance for credit losses:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Commercial real estate $ 39,252  $ 18,147  $ 18,663  $ 19,423  $ 21,549 
Commercial and industrial 13,378  8,686  10,108  12,763  13,099 
Premium finance 1,137  998  1,160  1,095  986 
Leases 4,505  3,715  —  —  — 
     Total commercial 58,272  31,546  29,931  33,281  35,634 
Residential real estate 9,568  4,837  4,935  6,044  5,988 
Home equity lines of credit 2,224  1,504  1,494  1,860  1,797 
Consumer, indirect 6,160  8,841  7,522  8,030  12,772 
Consumer, direct 1,079  1,161  970  1,081  1,861 
    Consumer 7,239  10,002  8,492  9,111  14,633 
Deposit account overdrafts 79  53  45  63  76 
Allowance for credit losses $ 77,382  $ 47,942  $ 44,897  $ 50,359  $ 58,128 
As a percent of total loans 1.72  % 1.42  % 1.32  % 1.48  % 1.67  %
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples recorded a provision for credit losses of $11.0 million in order to establish an allowance for credit losses for non-purchase credit deteriorated loans of $10.6 million, and a liability for unfunded commitments of $0.4 million, both relating to the acquisition of Premier. Peoples also recorded a $22.3 million increase in the allowance for credit losses during the third quarter of 2021 related to the purchase credit deteriorated loans acquired from Premier. The increases at September 30, 2021 compared to prior periods are due to the Premier and NSL acquisitions.
During the second quarter, Peoples increased its allowance for credit losses due to the establishment of an allowance for credit losses on the leases acquired from NSL. Peoples recorded $3.3 million in provision for credit losses during the second quarter of 2021 in order to establish the allowance for credit losses for the acquired leases and $493,000 to establish the allowance for credit losses on leases identified as purchase credit deteriorated at the acquisition date and added an additional $427,000 in allowance for credit losses on growth in leases during the second quarter of 2021. The decreases in the allowance for credit losses for March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020, and from December 31, 2020 compared to September 30, 2020, were due to developments related to COVID-19 and the resulting positive impact on the economic assumptions used in estimating the allowance for credit losses under the CECL model.
During much of 2020, Peoples increased its allowance for credit losses based on CECL model results, which incorporated economic forecasts that included the impact of COVID-19 on certain economic factors. These forecasts included higher unemployment rates nationally and in Ohio, and lower Ohio Gross Domestic Product, which are the key assumptions within the CECL

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model, compared to prior periods. During the third quarter of 2020, Peoples also recorded allowance for credit losses associated with the loans acquired from Triumph Premium Finance on July 1, 2020, which had included $84.7 million in loans at the acquisition date.
Additional information regarding Peoples' allowance for credit losses can be found in "Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K and "Note 4 Loans and Leases" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes Peoples’ net charge-offs and recoveries:
Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Gross charge-offs:    
Commercial real estate, other $ —  $ $ 157  $ 274  $ 109 
Commercial and industrial 654  293  465  146 
Premium finance 16 
Leases 431  525  —  —  — 
Residential real estate 44  136  133  98  121 
Home equity lines of credit 180  12  80  — 
Consumer, indirect 416  269  505  498  370 
Consumer, direct 29  31  36  59  15 
    Consumer 445  300  541  557  385 
Deposit account overdrafts 135  89  103  139  202 
Total gross charge-offs $ 1,896  $ 1,070  $ 1,255  $ 1,614  $ 965 
Recoveries:  
Commercial real estate, other $ $ $ —  $ 74  $
Commercial and industrial 18  —  512  — 
Premium finance —  —  —  —  — 
Leases 120  110  —  —  — 
Residential real estate 48  40  15  45  100 
Home equity lines of credit 37  — 
Consumer, indirect 43  63  105  41  64 
Consumer, direct 17  11  26  12  13 
    Consumer 60  74  131  53  77 
Deposit account overdrafts 37  44  54  30  47 
Total recoveries $ 310  $ 290  $ 204  $ 715  $ 230 
Net charge-offs (recoveries):    
Commercial real estate, other $ (4) $ —  $ 157  $ 200  $ 105 
Commercial and industrial 650  (13) 293  (47) 146 
Premium finance 16 
Leases 311  415  —  —  — 
Residential real estate (4) 96  118  53  21 
Home equity lines of credit 143  79  (2)
Consumer, indirect 373  206  400  457  306 
Consumer, direct 12  20  10  47 
    Consumer 385  226  410  504  308 
Deposit account overdrafts 98  45  49  109  155 
Total net charge-offs $ 1,586  $ 780  $ 1,051  $ 899  $ 735 

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Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Ratio of net charge-offs to average total loans (annualized):
Commercial real estate, other —  % —  % 0.02  % 0.02  % 0.01  %
Commercial and industrial 0.08  % —  % 0.04  % (0.01) % 0.02  %
Leases 0.03  % 0.05  % —  % —  % —  %
Residential real estate —  % 0.01  % 0.01  % 0.01  % —  %
Home equity lines of credit 0.02  % —  % —  % —  % —  %
Consumer, indirect 0.04  % 0.02  % 0.05  % 0.05  % 0.03  %
Consumer, direct —  % —  % —  % 0.01  % —  %
    Consumer 0.04  % 0.02  % 0.05  % 0.06  % 0.03  %
Deposit account overdrafts 0.01  % 0.01  % 0.01  % 0.02  % 0.02  %
Total 0.18  % 0.09  % 0.13  % 0.10  % 0.08  %
Each with "--%" not meaningful.
Net charge-offs during the third quarter of 2021 were 0.18% of average total loans on an annualized basis. Although, gross charge-offs in many loan categories declined compared to the linked quarter, the primary factor in the increase of total gross charge-offs was one commercial and industrial loan charge-off of $500,000 during the quarter. Peoples recognized a $450,000 charge-off on a commercial and industrial loan relationship, while also recording a $508,000 recovery on a previously charged-off commercial and industrial loan relationship during the fourth quarter of 2020. During the second quarter of 2020, Peoples recorded a $750,000 recovery on a commercial loan relationship that had been previously charged-off.
The following table details Peoples’ nonperforming assets: 
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Loans 90+ days past due and accruing:          
Commercial real estate, other $ 1,912  $ 1,361  $ 55  $ —  $ 80 
Commercial and industrial 98  161  —  50  74 
Premium finance 368  216  109  205  — 
Leases 1,736  1,522  —  —  — 
Residential real estate 1,156  342  662  1,975  2,548 
Home equity lines of credit 61  60  180  82  27 
Consumer, indirect —  39  24  39  86 
Consumer, direct 32  40  14  17  — 
   Consumer 32  79  38  56  86 
Total loans 90+ days past due and accruing $ 5,363  $ 3,741  $ 1,044  $ 2,368  $ 2,815 
Nonaccrual loans:  
Construction $ —  $ $ $ $
Commercial real estate, other 17,207  7,965  8,084  8,744  8,762 
   Commercial real estate 17,207  7,969  8,088  8,748  8,766 
Commercial and industrial 4,133  3,938  4,067  4,017  4,067 
Leases 1,411  —  —  —  — 
Residential real estate 8,046  5,811  6,182  6,080  6,027 
Home equity lines of credit 661  572  624  708  754 
Consumer, indirect 850  704  825  883  801 
Consumer, direct 177  100  146  160  148 
   Consumer 1,027  804  971  1,043  949 
Total nonaccrual loans $ 32,485  $ 19,094  $ 19,932  $ 20,596  $ 20,563 
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs"):
Commercial real estate, other $ 94  $ 99  $ 337  367  $ 772 

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(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Commercial and industrial 1,223  1,774  2,034  2,175  2,250 
Residential real estate 1,689  1,784  2,064  2,295  2,481 
Home equity lines of credit 315  129  156  159  165 
Consumer, indirect 219  193  206  190  160 
Consumer, direct 15  11  45 
   Consumer 228  199  221  201  205 
Total nonaccrual TDRs $ 3,549  $ 3,985  $ 4,812  $ 5,197  $ 5,873 
Total nonperforming loans ("NPLs") $ 41,397  $ 26,820  $ 25,788  $ 28,161  $ 29,251 
OREO:  
Commercial $ 10,804  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 145 
Residential $ 464  $ 239  $ 134  $ 134  $ 148 
Total OREO $ 11,268  $ 239  $ 134  $ 134  $ 293 
Total nonperforming assets ("NPAs") $ 52,665  $ 27,059  $ 25,922  $ 28,295  $ 29,544 
Criticized loans (a) $ 234,845  $ 113,802  $ 116,424  $ 126,619  $ 123,219 
Classified loans (b) 142,628  69,166  76,095  72,518  76,009 
Asset Quality Ratios (c):
NPLs as a percent of total loans (d) 0.92  % 0.79  % 0.76  % 0.82  % 0.84  %
NPAs as a percent of total assets (d) 0.75  % 0.53  % 0.50  % 0.59  % 0.60  %
NPAs as a percent of total loans and OREO(d) 1.17  % 0.80  % 0.76  % 0.84  % 0.85  %
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of NPLs (d) 186.93  % 178.75  % 174.10  % 180.14  % 198.72  %
Criticized loans as a percent of total loans (a) 5.23  % 3.37  % 3.41  % 3.72  % 3.55  %
Classified loans as a percent of total loans (b) 3.18  % 2.05  % 2.23  % 2.13  % 2.19  %
(a)    Includes loans categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful.
(b)    Includes loans categorized as substandard or doubtful.
(c)    Data presented as of the end of the period indicated.
(d)    Nonperforming loans include loans 90+ days past due and accruing, TDRs and nonaccrual loans. Nonperforming assets include nonperforming loans and OREO.

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During the third quarter of 2021, nonperforming assets increased $25.6 million, or 95%, compared to June 30, 2021. The increase in nonperforming assets compared to the prior quarter was primarily attributable to nonperforming loans and other real estate owned acquired from Premier. The nonperforming loans as a percent of total loans and nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets ratios both increased compared to June 30, 2021, due to the acquired nonperforming loans. The increase in nonperforming assets of $1.1 million at June 30, 2021, compared to March 31, 2021, was primarily due to acquisition of NSL. Nonperforming assets declined $2.3 million at March 31, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020, and was mostly due to several small relationships in both loans 90+ days past due and accruing and nonaccrual loans.
Criticized loans, which are those categorized as special mention, substandard or doubtful, increased $121.0 million, or 106%, compared to June 30, 2021 and increased $111.6 million, or 91%, compared to September 30, 2020. The increase in the amount of criticized loans compared to June 30, 2021 was the result of criticized loans acquired from Premier, offset by the pay-off of six commercial and industrial loans with an aggregate principal balance of $12.3 million and several smaller loans. Criticized loans declined $2.6 million at June 30, 2021, which was primarily due to the payoff of several smaller commercial loans.
Classified loans, which are those categorized as substandard or doubtful, increased by $73.5 million, or 106%, compared to June 30, 2021, and were up $66.6 million, or 88%, compared to September 30, 2020. The increase was driven by loans acquired from Premier.
On March 22, 2020, federal and state government banking regulators issued a joint statement, with which the FASB concurred as to the approach, regarding accounting for loan modifications for borrowers affected by COVID-19. In this guidance, short-term modifications, made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19, to borrowers who were current prior to any relief, are not considered TDRs. This includes short-term modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment which are insignificant. Under the guidance, borrowers that are considered to be current are those that were less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. In addition, modification or deferral programs mandated by the U.S. federal government or any state government related to COVID-19 are not TDRs within the scope of ASC 310-40.
On August 3, 2020, federal and state banking regulators issued a joint statement, encouraging financial institutions to consider prudent accommodation options to mitigate losses for the borrower and financial institution beyond the initial accommodation period. In this guidance, institutions should also provide consumers with available options for repaying missed payments at the end of their accommodation to avoid delinquencies, as well as options for changes to terms to support sustainable and affordable payments for the long term. These considerations should also include prudent risk management practices at the financial institution based on the credit risk of the borrower. Peoples is actively working with its customers to address any further accommodation needs while carefully evaluating the associated credit risk of the borrowers.


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Deposits
The following table details Peoples’ deposit balances:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Non-interest-bearing deposits (a) $ 1,559,993  $ 1,181,045  $ 1,206,034  $ 997,323  $ 982,912 
Interest-bearing deposits:  
Interest-bearing demand accounts (a) 1,140,639  732,478  722,470  692,113  666,134 
Savings accounts 1,016,755  689,086  676,345  628,190  589,625 
Retail certificates of deposit ("CDs") 691,680  417,466  433,214  445,930  461,216 
Money market deposit accounts 637,635  547,412  586,099  591,373  581,398 
Governmental deposit accounts 679,305  498,390  511,937  385,384  409,967 
Brokered deposits 106,013  166,746  168,130  170,146  260,753 
Total interest-bearing deposits 4,272,027  3,051,578  3,098,195  2,913,136  2,969,093 
  Total deposits $ 5,832,020  $ 4,232,623  $ 4,304,229  $ 3,910,459  $ 3,952,005 
Demand deposits as a percent of total deposits 46  % 45  % 45  % 43  % 42  %
(a)The sum of amounts presented is considered total demand deposits.
At September 30, 2021, period-end deposits increased $1.6 billion, or 38%, compared to June 30, 2021, and increased $1.9 billion, or 48%, compared to September 30, 2020. The increase in total deposits compared to June 30, 2021 was driven primarily by $1.8 billion in deposits acquired in the merger with Premier including $392.2 million in non-interest bearing deposits, $652.9 million in interest-bearing demand accounts, $327.0 million in savings accounts, $285.4 million in retail CDs, $155.6 million in money market accounts and $11.1 million in brokered deposits. The decrease in total deposits at June 30, 2021 compared to March 31, 2021 was related to declines in money market deposits, non-interest bearing deposits, and retail CDs. At March 31, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020, Peoples experienced a significant increase in governmental deposit accounts, which was mostly due to seasonal fluctuation within these accounts.
Total deposits in all periods presented were higher due to customers maintaining larger balances, as a result of PPP loan proceeds, fiscal stimulus payments and changes in customer spending habits in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In prior quarterly periods in the table above, Peoples experienced increases in most low-cost deposit categories.
Peoples reduced its reliance on brokered deposits in each quarterly period, beginning after June 30, 2020. This decline was largely due to the increase in deposit balances from customers, which allowed Peoples to reduce its position in the higher-cost brokered CDs during each period. As part of its funding strategy, Peoples hedges 90-day brokered deposits with interest rate swaps. The swaps pay a fixed rate of interest while receiving three-month LIBOR, which offsets the rate on the brokered deposits. As of September 30, 2021, Peoples had sixteen effective interest rate swaps, with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million, of which $100.0 million were designated as cash flow hedges of overnight brokered deposits, which are expected to be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. The remaining $50.0 million of interest rate swaps hedged 90-day FHLB advances, which are also expected to be extended every 90 days through the maturity dates of the swaps. Peoples continually evaluates the overall balance sheet position given the interest rate environment.
Borrowed Funds
The following table details Peoples’ short-term and long-term borrowings:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Short-term borrowings:
         
FHLB 90-day advances
$ 50,000  $ —  $ —  $ —  $ 110,000 
Current portion of long-term FHLB advances
15,000  15,000  20,000  20,000  25,000 
Retail repurchase agreements
119,693  51,496  47,868  53,261  47,063 
Total short-term borrowings
$ 184,693  $ 66,496  $ 67,868  $ 73,261  $ 182,063 
Long-term borrowings:
 
FHLB advances
$ 86,483  $ 87,393  $ 102,645  $ 102,957  $ 103,815 
Junior subordinated debt securities
12,928  7,688  7,650  7,611  7,571 
Total long-term borrowings
$ 99,411  $ 95,081  $ 110,295  $ 110,568  $ 111,386 
Total borrowed funds
$ 284,104  $ 161,577  $ 178,163  $ 183,829  $ 293,449 
Borrowed funds, in total, which include overnight borrowings, are mainly a function of loan growth and changes in total deposit balances. Total borrowed funds increased 76% compared to June 30, 2021, primarily due to the addition of $63.8 million retail

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repurchase agreements from Premier. The decline in borrowed funds at September 30, 2021, compared to September 30, 2020 was mostly due to swap funding being moved to brokered deposits rather than the use of rolling 90-day advances to fund liquidity needs, which was partially offset by the acquired retail repurchase agreements from Premier during the third quarter of 2021.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased $23.8 million, or 27%, compared to June 30, 2021 and increased $12.2 million compared to September 30, 2020. The increase compared to the end of the second quarter of 2021 was the result of an increase in interest payable and other liabilities offset by with changes related to the fair value of swap derivatives at September 30, 2021. The increase compared to the end of the third quarter of 2020 was also the result of an increase in accrued interest payable offset by a decrease in the fair value of swap derivatives . Additional information regarding Peoples' interest rate swaps can be found in "Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Capital/Stockholders’ Equity
At September 30, 2021, capital levels for both Peoples and Peoples Bank remained substantially higher than the minimum amounts needed to be considered "well capitalized" institutions under applicable banking regulations. These higher capital levels reflect Peoples' desire to maintain a strong capital position. In order to avoid limitations on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation, Peoples must exceed the three minimum required ratios by at least the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%, which applies to the common equity tier 1 ("CET1") ratio, the tier 1 capital ratio and the total risk-based capital ratio. At September 30, 2021, Peoples had a capital conservation buffer of 5.83%.
The following table details Peoples' risk-based capital levels and corresponding ratios:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Capital Amounts:          
Common Equity Tier 1 $ 567,172  $ 383,502  $ 418,089  $ 409,400  $ 398,553 
Tier 1 580,100  391,190  425,739  417,011  406,124 
Total (Tier 1 and Tier 2) 637,802  431,424  463,872  456,384  445,101 
Net risk-weighted assets $ 4,611,321  $ 3,382,736  $ 3,365,637  $ 3,146,767  $ 3,106,817 
Capital Ratios:
Common Equity Tier 1 12.30  % 11.34  % 12.42  % 13.01  % 12.83  %
Tier 1 12.58  % 11.56  % 12.65  % 13.25  % 13.07  %
Total (Tier 1 and Tier 2) 13.83  % 12.75  % 13.78  % 14.50  % 14.33  %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 11.20  % 7.87  % 9.00  % 8.97  % 8.62  %
During the third quarter of 2021, Peoples' reported a net loss of $5.8 million and declared dividends of $7.1 million. However, regulatory capital levels increased due to the merger with Premier. Net risk-weighted assets grew compared to June 30, 2021 mostly due to the merger with Premier, along with growth in premium finance loans and growth in leases during the quarter. The NSL acquisition negatively impacted the regulatory capital ratios at March 31, 2021, as the purchase price was included in net risk-weighted assets and there was no capital issued in connection with the NSL acquisition.
In 2020, Peoples repurchased common shares during each quarter of the year, which reduced regulatory capital levels. Peoples also completed the Premium Finance acquisition on July 1, 2020, which impacted regulatory capital levels due to the recognition of goodwill and intangibles associated with the acquisition. Peoples did not repurchase any common shares in the first nine months of 2021.
In addition to traditional capital measurements, management uses tangible capital measures to evaluate the adequacy of Peoples' stockholders' equity. Such ratios represent Non-US GAAP financial measures since their calculation removes the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired through acquisitions on amounts reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management believes this information is useful to investors since it facilitates the comparison of Peoples' operating performance, financial condition and trends to peers, especially those without a similar level of intangible assets to that of Peoples. Further, intangible assets generally are difficult to convert into cash, especially during a financial crisis, and could decrease substantially in value should there be deterioration in the overall franchise value. As a result, tangible equity represents a conservative measure of the capacity for Peoples to incur losses but remain solvent.

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The following table reconciles the calculation of these Non-US GAAP financial measures to amounts reported in Peoples' Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
(Dollars in thousands) September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Tangible equity:          
Total stockholders' equity
$ 831,882  $ 585,505  $ 578,893  $ 575,673  $ 566,856 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets
295,415  221,576  184,007  184,597  185,397 
Tangible equity
$ 536,467  $ 363,929  $ 394,886  $ 391,076  $ 381,459 
Tangible assets:
 
Total assets
$ 7,059,752  $ 5,067,634  $ 5,143,052  $ 4,760,764  $ 4,911,807 
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets
295,415  221,576  184,007  184,597  185,397 
Tangible assets
$ 6,764,337  $ 4,846,058  $ 4,959,045  $ 4,576,167  $ 4,726,410 
Tangible book value per common share:        
Tangible equity
$ 536,467  $ 363,929  $ 394,886  $ 391,076  $ 381,459 
Common shares outstanding
28,265,791  19,660,877  19,629,633  19,563,979  19,721,783 
Tangible book value per common share
$ 18.98  $ 18.51  $ 20.12  $ 19.99  $ 19.34 
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio:
Tangible equity
$ 536,467  $ 363,929  $ 394,886  $ 391,076  $ 381,459 
Tangible assets
$ 6,764,337  $ 4,846,058  $ 4,959,045  $ 4,576,167  $ 4,726,410 
Tangible equity to tangible assets
7.93  % 7.51  % 7.96  % 8.55  % 8.07  %
Tangible book value per common share increased to $18.98 at September 30, 2021, compared to $18.51 at June 30, 2021. The change in tangible book value per common share was due to tangible equity increasing at a higher rate than shares outstanding during the third quarter of 2021. The increase in tangible book value per common share at December 31, 2020, compared to September 30, 2020, was the result of higher stockholders' equity as net income exceeded dividends declared during the period, as well as a reduction in common shares outstanding as Peoples actively repurchased common shares.
The tangible equity to tangible assets ratio increased at September 30, 2021 compared to June 30, 2021. This increase was driven by higher tangible assets related to the merger with Premier which provided for increases in loans, investment securities, cash and cash equivalents, and other assets, coupled with the intangible assets recorded during the third quarter of 2021 associated with the merger with Premier and the NSL acquisition. The decline in the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio at March 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020, was largely due to an increase in other assets that was driven by the NSL acquisition, for which the purchase price was paid and recorded on March 31, 2021. The higher tangible equity to tangible assets ratio at December 31, 2020, compared to September 30, 2020, was attributable to higher tangible equity, while tangible assets declined due to reductions in investment securities and total loans.
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
While Peoples is exposed to various business risks, the risks relating to interest rate sensitivity and liquidity are major risks that can materially impact future results of operations and financial condition due to their complexity and dynamic nature. The objective of Peoples' asset-liability management function is to measure and manage these risks in order to optimize net interest income within the constraints of prudent capital adequacy, liquidity and safety. This objective requires Peoples to focus on interest rate risk exposure and adequate liquidity through its management of the mix of assets and liabilities, their related cash flows and the rates earned and paid on those assets and liabilities. Ultimately, the asset-liability management function is intended to guide management in the acquisition and disposition of earning assets and selection of appropriate funding sources.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk ("IRR") is one of the most significant risks arising in the normal course of business of financial services companies like Peoples. IRR is the potential for economic loss due to future interest rate changes that can impact the earnings stream, as well as market values, of financial assets and liabilities. Peoples' exposure to IRR is due primarily to differences in the maturity or repricing of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, other factors, such as prepayments of loans and investment securities, or early withdrawal of deposits, can affect Peoples' exposure to IRR and increase interest costs or reduce revenue streams.
Peoples has assigned overall management of IRR to its Asset-Liability Committee (the “ALCO”), which has established an IRR management policy that sets minimum requirements and guidelines for monitoring and managing the level of IRR. The methods used by the ALCO to assess IRR remain largely unchanged from those disclosed in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K.

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The following table shows the estimated changes in net interest income and the economic value of equity based upon a standard, parallel shock analysis with balances held constant (dollars in thousands):
 
Increase (Decrease) in Interest Rate
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in
Net Interest Income
Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Economic Value of Equity
(in Basis Points) September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
300 $ 26,191  12.5  % $ 22,034  17.3  % $ 12,475  1.0  % $ 117,235  15.7  %
200 17,360  8.3  % 15,899  12.5  % 11,544  0.9  % 95,189  12.7  %
100 8,646  4.1  % 8,981  7.1  % 10,550  0.8  % 60,384  8.1  %
(100) (9,792) (4.7) % (7,030) (5.5) % (120,471) (9.6) % (116,205) (15.5) %
Estimated changes in net interest income and the economic value of equity are partially driven by assumptions regarding the rate at which non-maturity deposits will reprice given a move in short-term interest rates, as well as assumptions regarding prepayment speeds on mortgage-backed securities. These and other modeling assumptions are monitored closely by Peoples on an ongoing basis.
With respect to investment prepayment speeds, the assumptions used are the results of a third-party prepayment model which projects the rate at which the underlying mortgages will prepay. These prepayment speeds affect the amount forecasted for cash flow reinvestment, premium amortization, and discount accretion assumed in interest rate risk modeling results. This prepayment activity is generally the result of refinancing activity and tends to increase as longer term interest rates decline, much like the current environment. The assumptions in the interest rate risk model could be incorrect, leading to either a lesser or greater impact on net interest income or asset duration.
While parallel interest rate shock scenarios are useful in assessing the level of IRR inherent in the balance sheet, interest rates typically move in a nonparallel manner with differences in the timing, direction and magnitude of changes in short-term and long-term interest rates. Thus, any benefit that might occur as a result of the Federal Reserve increasing short-term interest rates in the future could be offset by an inverse movement in long-term rates, and vice versa. For this reason, Peoples considers other interest rate scenarios in addition to analyzing the impact of parallel yield curve shifts. These include various flattening and steepening scenarios in which short-term and long-term rates move in different directions with varying magnitude. Peoples believes these scenarios to be more reflective of how interest rates change versus the severe parallel rate shocks described above. Given the shape of market yield curves at September 30, 2021, consideration of the bear steepener and bull flattener scenarios provides insights which were not captured by parallel shifts. These scenarios were evaluated as the current environment suggests these may be possible outcomes for the trajectory of interest rates.
The bear steepener scenario highlights the risk to net interest income and the economic value of equity when short-term rates remain constant while long-term rates rise. In such a scenario, Peoples' deposit and borrowing costs, which are correlated with short-term rates, remain constant, while asset yields, which are correlated with long-term rates, rise. Increased asset yields would not be offset by increases in deposit or funding costs; resulting in an increased amount of net interest income and higher net interest margin. At September 30, 2021, the bear steepener scenario resulted in an increase in both net interest income and the economic value of equity of 0.8% and 5.5%, respectively.
The bull flattener scenario highlights the risk to net interest income and the economic value of equity when short-term rates remain constant while long-term rates fall. In such a scenario, Peoples’ deposit and borrowing costs, which are correlated with short-term rates, remain constant while asset yields, which are correlated with long-term rates, fall. Asset yields driven lower by increased investment securities premium amortization would not be offset by reductions in deposit or funding costs; resulting in a decreased amount of net interest income and lower net interest margin. At September 30, 2021, the bull flattener scenario resulted in a decrease in both net interest income and the economic value of equity of -0.5% and -0.9%, respectively. Peoples was within the policy limitations for this alternative scenario as of September 30, 2021, which sets the maximum allowable downside exposure as 5.0% of net interest income and 10.0% of economic value of equity.
Peoples has entered into interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for Peoples making fixed payments. As of September 30, 2021, Peoples had entered into sixteen interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional value of $150.0 million. Additional information regarding Peoples’ interest rate swaps can be found in “Note 10 Derivative Financial Instruments” of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
At September 30, 2021, Peoples' Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet was positioned to benefit from rising interest rates in terms of the potential impact on net interest income and the economic value of equity. The table above illustrates this point as changes to net interest income increase in the rising rate scenarios. While the heavy concentration of floating rate loans remains the largest contributor to the level of asset sensitivity, the decrease in economic value of equity asset sensitivity, as measured, from December 31, 2020 was largely attributable to increased effective duration in the investment securities portfolio.

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Liquidity
In addition to IRR management, another major objective of the ALCO is to maintain a sufficient level of liquidity. The methods used by the ALCO to monitor and evaluate the adequacy of Peoples Bank's liquidity position remain unchanged from those disclosed in Peoples' 2020 Form 10-K.
At September 30, 2021, Peoples Bank had liquid assets of $607.8 million, which represented 7.7% of total assets and unfunded loan commitments. Peoples also had an additional $246.5 million of unpledged investment securities not included in the measurement of liquid assets.
Management believes the current balance of cash and cash equivalents, anticipated investment portfolio cash flows and the availability of other funding sources, will allow Peoples to meet anticipated cash obligations, as well as special needs and off-balance sheet commitments.
Since March 31, 2020, there has been an increase in deposit balances due to the influx of funds from the government fiscal stimulus, the PPP and other government actions. Peoples anticipates that these deposit balances will decline over time as the funds are used for intended business purposes; however, this deposit outflow should be partially offset as the associated PPP loans are forgiven and loan reimbursement funds are received. At the same time, we have experienced a decrease in the utilization rate for commercial lines of credit. This decrease is related to the receipt of PPP loan proceeds and other increased cash flows to certain companies. Peoples expects the commercial line of credit utilization percentage to revert back to more historical averages as time progresses. The utilization percentage for consumer line of credit products has been relatively steady.
Off-Balance Sheet Activities and Contractual Obligations
In the normal course of business, Peoples is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk necessary to meet the financing needs of Peoples' customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract amounts of these instruments express the extent of involvement Peoples has in these financial instruments.
Loan Commitments and Standby Letters of Credit
Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of Peoples' customers. Standby letters of credit are instruments issued by Peoples Bank guaranteeing the beneficiary payment by Peoples Bank in the event of default by Peoples Bank's customer in the performance of an obligation or service. Historically, most loan commitments and standby letters of credit expire unused. Peoples Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counter-party to the financial instrument for loan commitments and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Peoples Bank uses the same underwriting standards in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. The amount of collateral obtained is based on management's credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.
Peoples Bank routinely engages in activities that involve, to varying degrees, elements of risk that are not reflected in whole or in part in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These activities are part of Peoples Bank's normal course of business and include traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments, interest rate contracts and commitments to make additional capital contributions in low-income housing tax credit investments. Traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments continue to represent the most significant off-balance sheet exposure.
The following table details the total contractual amount of loan commitments and standby letters of credit:
 (Dollars in thousands)
September 30,
2021
June 30,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
September 30,
2020
Home equity lines of credit $ 177,963  $ 134,516  $ 124,027  $ 117,792  $ 113,185 
Unadvanced construction loans 271,483  207,403  190,715  141,009  123,338 
Other loan commitments 646,374  542,429  555,102  535,250  498,472 
Loan commitments $ 1,095,820  $ 884,348  $ 869,844  $ 794,051  $ 734,995 
Standby letters of credit $ 12,358  $ 10,252  $ 10,295  $ 14,342  $ 13,177 
The increase in loan commitments at September 30, 2021 was primarily the result of the Premier acquisition. Management does not anticipate that Peoples Bank’s current off-balance sheet activities will have a material impact on its future results of operations and financial condition based on historical experience and recent trends.


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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information called for by this Item 3 is provided under the caption “Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity” under “ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Peoples' management, with the participation of Peoples' President and Chief Executive Officer and Peoples’ Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Peoples’ disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2021.  Based upon that evaluation, Peoples’ President and Chief Executive Officer and Peoples’ Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have concluded that:
(a)information required to be disclosed by Peoples in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports Peoples files or submits under the Exchange Act would be accumulated and communicated to Peoples’ management, including its President and Chief Executive Officer and its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure;
(b)information required to be disclosed by Peoples in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports Peoples files or submits under the Exchange Act would be recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms; and
(c)Peoples’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in Peoples' internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during Peoples' fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Peoples’ internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of their respective businesses or operations, Peoples or one of its subsidiaries may be named as a plaintiff, a defendant, or a party to a legal proceeding or any of their respective properties may be subject to various pending and threatened legal proceedings and various actual and potential claims.  In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, Peoples cannot state what the eventual outcome of any such matters will be. However, based on management's current knowledge and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of Peoples.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The disclosure below supplements the risk factors previously disclosed under “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS” of Part I of Peoples’ 2020 Form 10-K.  Those risk factors are not the only risks Peoples faces.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to management or that management currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect Peoples’ business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Changes in the federal, state, or local tax laws may negatively impact our financial performance. On October 28, 2021, President Biden unveiled his revised infrastructure plan, which removed a proposal to implement an increase in the federal corporate income tax rate, but would implement a stock buyback tax as part of a package of tax reforms to help fund the spending proposals in the plan. The revised Biden plan is in the early stages of the legislative process. If adopted as proposed, the stock buyback tax could adversely affect Peoples' determination to repurchase common shares in future periods.


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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table details repurchases by Peoples and purchases by “affiliated purchasers” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of Peoples’ common shares during the three months ended September 30, 2021:
Period
Total Number of Common Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Common Share
 
 
Total Number of Common Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)

Maximum
Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Common Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
July 1 – 31, 2021 — 

$ — 

—  $ 30,000,000 
August 1 – 31, 2021 1,363  (2) $ 29.07  (2) —  $ 30,000,000 
September 1 – 30, 2021 700  (3) $ 31.22  (3) —  $ 30,000,000 
Total 2,063    $ 29.80      $ 30,000,000 
(1)On January 29, 2021, Peoples announced that on January 28, 2021, Peoples' Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing Peoples to purchase up to an aggregate of $30 million of Peoples' outstanding common shares. There were no common shares repurchased under the share repurchase program during the three months ended September 30, 2021.
(2)Information reported includes an aggregate of 1,363 common shares withheld to satisfy income taxes associated with restricted common shares which were granted under the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Third Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Plan and vested during August 2021.
(3)Information reported includes 700 common shares purchased in open market transactions during September 2021 by Peoples Bank under the Rabbi Trust Agreement. The Rabbi Trust Agreement establishes a rabbi trust that holds assets to provide funds for the payment of the benefits under the Peoples Bancorp Inc. Third Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description
 
 
Exhibit Location
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 26, 2021, by and between Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.+
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report of Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") on Form 8-K dated and filed on March 31, 2021 (File No. 0-16772)
3.1(a)  
Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on May 3, 1993) P
  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples' Registration Statement on Form 8-B filed on July 20, 1993 (File No. 0-16772)
         
  Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 22, 1994)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(b) to Peoples' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 (File No. 0-16772) ("Peoples' September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q")
         
  Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 9, 1996)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(c) to Peoples' September 30, 2017 Form 10-Q
         
  Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on April 23, 2003)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 0-16772) (“Peoples’ March 31, 2003 Form 10-Q”)
         
  Certificate of Amendment by Shareholders to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on January 22, 2009)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on January 23, 2009 (File No. 0-16772)
         
  Certificate of Amendment by Directors to Articles filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on January 28, 2009, evidencing adoption of amendments by the Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. to Article FOURTH of the Amended Articles of Incorporation to establish express terms of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares, Series A, each without par value, of Peoples Bancorp Inc.   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on February 2, 2009 (File No. 0-16772)
         
  Certificate of Amendment by the Shareholders to the Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on July 28, 2021)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(g) to Peoples' Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 (File No. 0-16772) ("Peoples' June 30, 2021 Form 10-Q")
Amended Articles of Incorporation of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (representing the Amended Articles of Incorporation in compiled form incorporating all amendments through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) [For purposes of SEC reporting compliance only--not filed with Ohio Secretary of State]

 
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1(h) to Peoples' June 30, 2021 Form 10-Q
3.2(a)  
Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. P
  Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Peoples’ Registration Statement on Form 8-B filed on July 20, 1993 (File No. 0-16772)
         
  Certified Resolutions Regarding Adoption of Amendments to Sections 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 1.06, 1.08, 1.10, 2.03(C), 2.07, 2.08, 2.10 and 6.02 of the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by shareholders on April 10, 2003   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(c) to Peoples’ March 31, 2003 Form 10-Q
  Certificate regarding adoption of amendments to Sections 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08 and 3.11 of the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by shareholders on April 8, 2004   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 (File No. 0-16772)
 +Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedules or exhibits will be furnished supplementally by Peoples Bancorp Inc. to the SEC on a confidential basis upon request.
PPeoples Bancorp Inc. filed this exhibit with the SEC in paper form originally and this exhibit has not been filed with the SEC in electronic format.


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  Certificate regarding adoption of amendments to Sections 2.06, 2.07, 3.01 and 3.04 of Peoples Bancorp Inc.’s Code of Regulations by the shareholders on April 13, 2006   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 14, 2006 (File No. 0-16772)
  Certificate regarding adoption of an amendment to Section 2.01 of Peoples Bancorp Inc.’s Code of Regulations by the shareholders on April 22, 2010   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2(e) to Peoples’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 (File No. 0-16772)
Certificate regarding Adoption of Amendment to Division (D) of Section 2.02 of the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. by the Shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 26, 2018 Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Peoples' Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on June 28, 2018 (File No. 0-16772) ("Peoples' June 28, 2018 Form 8-K")
  Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (This document represents the Code of Regulations of Peoples Bancorp Inc. in compiled form incorporating all amendments.)   Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Peoples' June 28, 2018 Form 8-K
Indenture, dated February 26, 2004, between First National Bankshares Corporation, as issuer, and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, related to Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2034
Filed herewith
First Supplemental Indenture, dated January 15, 2016, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc., as successor to First National Bankshares Corporation
Filed herewith
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated September 17, 2021, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Peoples Bancorp Inc., as successor to Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
Filed herewith
4.2
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of FNB Capital Trust One, dated as of February 26, 2004; NOTE: Pursuant to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated January 15, 2016, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc., Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. succeeded to and was substituted for First National Bankshares Corporation as "Sponsor" and pursuant to the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated September 17, 2021, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Peoples Bancorp Inc., Peoples Bancorp Inc. succeeded and was substituted for Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. as "Sponsor"
Filed herewith
4.3
Notice of Removal of Administrators and Appointment of Replacements, dated September 17, 2021, delivered to Wilmington Trust Company by the Successor Administrators named therein and Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Filed herewith
4.4
Guarantee Agreement, dated February 26, 2004, between First National Bankshares Corporation, as guarantor, and Wilmington Trust Company, as guarantee trustee, related to the Capital Securities (as defined therein); NOTE: Pursuant to the First Supplemental Indenture, dated January 15, 2016, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc., Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. succeeded to and was substituted for First National Bankshares Corporation as "Guarantor" and pursuant to the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated September 17, 2021, between Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, and Peoples Bancorp Inc., Peoples Bancorp Inc. succeeded and was substituted for Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. as "Guarantor"
Filed herewith
  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications [President and Chief Executive Officer]   Filed herewith

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  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications [Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer]   Filed herewith
         
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  Section 1350 Certifications   Furnished herewith
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# Attached as Exhibit 101 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 of Peoples Bancorp Inc. are the following documents formatted in Inline XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2020; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020; and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements 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.
    PEOPLES BANCORP INC.
     
Date: November 5, 2021 By: /s/ CHARLES W. SULERZYSKI
    Charles W. Sulerzyski
    President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 5, 2021 By: /s/ KATIE BAILEY
    Katie Bailey
    Executive Vice President,
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


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22687449.2 4822-7795-8138.v1 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIS SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of September 17, 2021 is by and among Wilmington Trust Company, a Delaware trust company, as Trustee (herein, together with its successors in interest, the “Trustee”), Peoples Bancorp, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Successor Company”), and Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc., a Kentucky corporation (the “Company”), under the Indenture referred to below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the Trustee, the Company and the Successor Company hereby agree as follows: PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS The Trustee and the First National Bankshares Corporation (“First National”) were parties to that certain Indenture dated as of February 26, 2004 (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which the First National issued U.S. $6,186,000 of its Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2034. On January 15, 2016, the Trustee, First National and the Company entered into a First Supplemental Indenture, pursuant to which the Company assumed the obligations of First National under the Indenture. As permitted by the terms of the Indenture, simultaneously with the effectiveness of this Second Supplemental Indenture, the Company will merge with and into the Successor Company (referred to herein for purposes of Article XI of the Indenture as the “Merger”) with the Successor Company as the surviving corporation. The parties hereto are entering into this Second Supplemental Indenture pursuant to, and in accordance with, Articles IX and XI of the Indenture. SECTION 1. Definitions. All capitalized terms used herein that are defined in the Indenture, either directly or by reference therein, shall have the respective meanings assigned them in the Indenture except as otherwise provided herein or unless the context otherwise requires. SECTION 2. Interpretation. (a) In this Second Supplemental Indenture, unless a clear contrary intention appears: (i) the singular number includes the plural number and vice versa; (ii) reference to any gender includes the other gender; (iii) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Second Supplemental Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision;


 
22687449.2 4822-7795-8138.v1 2 (iv) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and assigns but, if applicable, only if such successors and assigns are permitted by this Second Supplemental Indenture, the First Supplemental Indenture or the Indenture, and reference to a Person in a particular capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity or individually provided that nothing in this clause (iv) is intended to authorize any assignment not otherwise permitted by this Second Supplemental Indenture or the Indenture; (v) reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such agreement, document or instrument as amended, supplemented or modified and in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and, if applicable, the terms hereof, as well as any substitution or replacement therefor and reference to any note includes modifications thereof and any note issued in extension or renewal thereof or in substitution or replacement therefor; (vi) reference to any Section means such Section of this Second Supplemental Indenture; and (vii) the word “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term. (b) No provision in this Second Supplemental Indenture shall be interpreted or construed against any Person because that Person or its legal representative drafted such provision. SECTION 3. Assumption of Obligations. (a) Pursuant to, and in compliance and accordance with, Section 11.01 and Section 11.02 of the Indenture, the Successor Company hereby expressly assumes the due and punctual payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest on all of the Debt Securities in accordance with their terms, according to their tenor, and the due and punctual performance and observance of all of the covenants and conditions of the Indenture to be kept, performed, or observed by the Company under the Indenture. (b) Pursuant to, and in compliance and accordance with, Section 11.02 of the Indenture, the Successor Company succeeds to and is substituted for the Company, with the same effect as if the Successor Company had originally been named in the Indenture as the Company. (c) The Successor Company also succeeds to and is substituted for the Company with the same effect as if the Successor Company had originally


 
22687449.2 4822-7795-8138.v1 3 been named in (i) the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Trust, dated as of February 26, 2004 (the “Declaration of Trust”), as Sponsor (as defined in the Declaration of Trust) and (ii) the Guarantee Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2004 (the “Guarantee”), as Guarantor (as defined in the Guarantee). SECTION 4. Representations and Warranties. The Successor Company represents and warrants that (a) it has all necessary power and authority to execute and deliver this Second Supplemental Indenture and to perform the Indenture, (b) that it is the successor of the Company pursuant to the Merger effected in accordance with applicable law, (c) that it is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio, (d) that both immediately before and after giving effect to the Merger and this Second Supplemental Indenture, no Default or Event of Default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an Event of Default, has occurred and is continuing and (e) that this Second Supplemental Indenture is executed and delivered pursuant to Section 9.01(a) and Article XI of the Indenture and does not require the consent of the Securityholders. SECTION 5. Conditions of Effectiveness. This Second Supplemental Indenture shall become effective simultaneously with the effectiveness of the Merger, provided, however, that: (a) the Trustee shall have executed a counterpart of this Second Supplemental Indenture and shall have received one or more counterparts of this Second Supplemental Indenture executed by the Successor Company and the Company; (b) the Trustee shall have received an Officers’ Certificate stating that (i) this Second Supplemental Indenture complies with the requirements of Article IX of the Indenture; and (ii) in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in the Indenture relating to the Merger and this Second Supplemental Indenture have been complied with; (c) the Trustee shall have received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that (i) all conditions precedent provided for in the Indenture relating to the Merger and this Second Supplemental Indenture have been complied with; (ii) this Second Supplemental Indenture complies with the requirements of Article IX of the Indenture and is authorized or permitted by, and conforms to, the terms of Article IX of the Indenture; (iii) it is proper for the Trustee, under the provisions of Article IX of the Indenture, to join in the execution of this Second Supplemental Indenture; and (iv) the Merger and the assumption by the Successor Company under this Second Supplemental Indenture comply with the provisions of Article XI of the Indenture; and (d) the Successor Company and the Company shall have duly executed and filed with the Secretaries of State of Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio Articles of Merger in connection with the Merger.


 
22687449.2 4822-7795-8138.v1 4 SECTION 6. Reference to the Indenture. (a) Upon the effectiveness of this Second Supplemental Indenture, each reference in the Indenture to “this Indenture,” “hereunder,” “herein” or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Indenture, as affected, amended and supplemented hereby. (b) Upon the effectiveness of this Second Supplemental Indenture, each reference in the Debt Securities to the Indenture including each term defined by reference to the Indenture shall mean and be a reference to the Indenture or such term, as the case may be, as affected, amended and supplemented hereby. (c) The Indenture, as amended and supplemented hereby shall remain in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed. SECTION 7. Execution in Counterparts. This Second Supplemental Indenture may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. SECTION 8. Governing Law; Binding Effect. This Second Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. SECTION 9. The Trustee. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Second Supplemental Indenture or the due execution thereof by the Company or the Successor Company. The recitals of fact contained herein shall be taken as the statements solely of the Company or the Successor Company, and the Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. [Signatures on following page]


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 
1435671/2 September 17, 2021 Wilmington Trust Company Rodney Square North 1100 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19890-0001 Attention: Corporate Trust Administration Re: Notice of Removal of Administrators and Appointment of Replacements Ladies and Gentlemen: The following notice is given pursuant to Section 4.7 of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust for FNB Capital Trust One (the “Trust”), dated as of February 26, 2004 (the “Declaration of Trust”). We make reference to the Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2004 (the “Indenture”), originally between First National Bankshares Corporation, a West Virginia corporation (the “Predecessor Company”), and Wilmington Trust Company, a Delaware trust company (the “Trustee”), the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 15, 2016, among Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc., a Kentucky corporation (“Premier”), the Predecessor Company and the Trustee, the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 17, 2021, among Peoples Bancorp, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), Premier and the Trustee, and the Declaration of Trust. The Company, as Holder of all of the Common Securities, hereby removes any and all previously appointed Administrators, and with immediate effect, and as evidenced by their signatures below, hereby appoints each of Charles W. Sulerzyski and Katie Bailey to serve as successor Administrator of the Trust (the “Successor Administrators”). The Successor Administrators hereby accept appointment to such positions, from and after the date of this notice, as evidenced by their signatures below. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined are used as defined in the Declaration of Trust. This notice may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. [Signature Page Follows]


 


 
GUARANTEE AGREEMENT FIRST NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION Dated as of February 26, 2004 . DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION Page SECTION 1.1. Definitions and Interpretation ........................................................................... ii ARTICLE II POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE SECTION 2.1 Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee ..................................................... 4 SECTION 2.2 Certain Rights of the Guarantee Trustee ............................................................ 6 SECTION 2.3 Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee ..................................... 8 SECTION 2.4 Events of Default; Waiver. ................................................................................. 8 SECTION 2.5 Events of Default; Notice ................................................................................... 8 ARTICLE III THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE SECTION 3 .I The Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility ..................................................................... 8 SECTION 3.2 Appointment, Removal and Resignation of the Guarantee Trustee ................... 9 ARTICLEN GUARANTEE SECTION 4.1 Guarantee ......................................................................................................... 10 SECTION 4.2 Waiver of Notice and Demand ......................................................................... 10 SECTION 4.3 Obligations Not Affected ................................................................................. 10 SECTION 4.4 Rights of Holders ............................................................................................. 11 SECTION 4.5 Guarantee of Payment ...................................................................................... 12 SECTION 4.6 Subrogation ...................................................................................................... 12 SECTION 4.7 Independent Obligations .................................................................................. 12 SECTION 4.8 Enforcement ..................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLEV LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION SECTION 5.1 Limitation ofTransactions ............................................................................... 13 SECTION 5.2 Ranking ............................................................................................................ 13 ARTICLE VI TERMINATION SECTION 6.1 Termination ...................................................................................................... 14 I DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
ARTICLE VII INDEMNIFICATION SECTION 7.1 Exculpation ...................................................................................................... 14 SECTION 7.2 Indemnification ................................................................................................ 14 SECTION 7.3 Compensation; Reimbursement of Expenses ................................................... 15 ARTICLE VITT MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 8.1 Successors and Assigns .................................................................................... 16 SECTION 8.2 Amendments .................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 8.3 Notices ............................................................................................................. 16 SECTION 8.4 Benefit .............................................................................................................. 17 SECTION 8.5 Governing Law ................................................................................................ 17 SECTION 8.6 Counterparts ...................................................................................................... 17 GUARANTEE AGREEMENT This GUARANTEE AGREEMENT (the "Guarantee"), dated as of February 26, 2004, is executed and delivered by First National Bankshares Corporation, a bank holding company incorporated in West Virginia (the "Guarantor"), and Wilmington Trust Company, a Delaware banking corporation, as trustee (the "Guarantee Trustee"), for the benefit of the Holders (as defined herein) from time to time of the Capital Securities (as defined herein) of FNB Capital Trust One, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Issuer"). WHEREAS, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust (the "Declaration"), dated as of February 26, 2004, among the trustees named therein of the Issuer, First National Bankshares Corporation, as sponsor, and the Holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the Issuer, the Issuer is issuing on the date hereof securities, having an aggregate liquidation amount of up to $6,000,000, designated the Capital Securities (the "Capital Securities"); and WHEREAS, as incentive for the Holders to purchase the Capital Securities, the Guarantor desires irrevocably and unconditionally to agree, to the extent set forth in this Guarantee, to pay to the Holders of Capital Securities the Guarantee Payments (as defined herein) and to make certain other payments on the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the purchase by each Holder of the Capital Securities, which purchase the Guarantor hereby agrees shall benefit the Guarantor, the Guarantor executes and delivers this Guarantee for the benefit of the Holders. ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION · SECTION 1.1. Definitions and Intemretation. In this Guarantee, unless the context otherwise requires: 11 DOCSDC1:!77614.4


 
(a) capitalized terms used in this Guarantee but not defined in the preamble above have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.1; (b) a term defined anywhere in this Guarantee has the same meaning throughout; ( c) all references to "the Guarantee" or "this Guarantee" are to this Guarantee as modified, supplemented or amended from time to time; (d) all references in this Guarantee to Articles and Sections are to Articles and Sections of this Guarantee, unless otherwise specified; ( e) terms defined in the Declaration as of the date of execution of this Guarantee have the same meanings when used in this Guarantee, unless otherwise defined in this Guarantee or unless the context otherwise requires; and (f) a reference to jhe singular includes the plural and vice versa. "Beneficiaries" means any Person to whom the Issuer is or hereafter becomes indebted or liable. "Corporate Trust Office" means the office of the Guarantee Trustee at which the corporate trust business of the Guarantee Trustee shall, at any particular time, be principally administered, which office at the date of execution of this Guarantee is located at Rodney Square North, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19890-0001. "Covered Person" means any Holder of Capital Securities. "Debentures" means the junior subordinated debentures of First National Bankshares Corporation, designated the Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2034, held by the Institutional Trustee (as defined in the Declaration) of the Issuer. "Event of Default" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4. "Guarantee Payments" means the following payments or distributions, without duplication, with respect to the Capital Securities, to the extent not paid or made by the Issuer: (i) any accrued and unpaid Distributions (as defined in the Declaration) which are required to be paid on such Capital Securities to the extent the Issuer has funds available in the Property Account (as defined in the Declaration) therefor at such time, (ii) the Redemption Price (as defined in the Indenture) to the extent the Issuer has funds available in the Property Account therefor at such time, with respect to the Capital Securities at maturity or any Capital Securities called for redemption by the Issuer, (iii) the Special Redemption Price (as defmed in the Indenture) to the extent the Issuer has funds available in the Property Account therefor at such time, with respect to Capital Securities called for redemption upon the occurrence of a Special Event (as defined in the Indenture), and (iv) upon a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, winding-up or termination of the Issuer (other than in connection with the ·-distribution of Debentures to the Holders of the Capital Securities in exchange therefor as provided in the Declaration), the lesser of(a) the aggregate of the liquidation amount and all accrued and unpaid Distributions on the Capital Securities to the date of payment, to the extent 2 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
the Issuer has funds available in the Property Account therefor at such time, and (b) the amount of assets of the Issuer remaining available for distribution to Holders in liquidation of the Issuer after satisfaction ofliabilities to creditors of the Issuer as required by applicable law (in either case, the "Liquidation Distribution"). "Guarantee Trustee" means Wilmington Trust Company, until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee and thereafter means each such Successor Guarantee Trustee. "Holder" means any holder, as registered on the books and records of the Issuer, of any Capital Securities; provided, however, that, in determining whether the holders of the requisite percentage of Capital Securities have given any request, notice, consent or waiver hereunder, "Holder" shall not include the Guarantor or any Affiliate of the Guarantor. "Indemnified Person" means the Guarantee Trustee (including in its individual capacity), any Affiliate of the Guarantee Trustee, or any officers, directors, shareholders, members, partners, employees, representatives, nominees, custodians or agents of the Guarantee Trustee. "Indenture" means the Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2004, between the Guarantor and Wilmington Trust Company, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee, and any indenture supplemental thereto pursuant to which the Debentures are to be issµed to the Institutional Trustee of the Issuer. "Liquidation Distribution" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Guarantee Payments" herein. "Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities" means Holder(s) of outstanding Capital Securities, voting together as a class, but separately from the holders of Common Securities, of more than 50% of the aggregate liquidation amount (including the stated amount that would be paid on redemption, liquidation or otherwise, plus accrued and unpaid Distributions to, but excluding, the date upon which the voting percentages are determined) of all Capital Securities then outstanding. "Obligations" means any costs, expenses or liabilities (but not including liabilities related to taxes) of the Issuer, other than obligations of the Issuer to pay to holders of any Trust Securities the amounts due such holders pursuant to the terms of the Trust Securities. "Officer's Certificate" means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by one Authorized Officer of such Person. Any Officer's Certificate delivered with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Guarantee shall include: (a) a statement that each officer signing the Officer's Certificate has read the covenant or condition and the definitions relating thereto; (b) a brief statement of the nature and scope of the examination or investigation undertaken by each officer in rendering the Officer's Certificate; 3 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
(c) a statement that each such officer has made such examination or investigation as, in such officer's opinion, is necessary to enable such officer to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and ( d) a statement as to whether, in the opinion of each such officer, such condition or covenant has been complied with. "Person" means a legal person, including any individual, corporation, estate, partnership, joint venture, association, joint stock company, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated association, or government or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity of whatever nature. "Responsible Officer" means, with respect to the Guarantee Trustee, any officer within the Corporate Trust Office of the Guarantee Trustee with direct responsibility for the administration of any matters relating to this Guarantee, including any vice president, any assistant. vice president, any secretary, any assistant secretary, the treasurer, any assistant treasurer, any trust officer or other officer of the Corporate Trust Office of the Guarantee Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of that officer's knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject. "Successor Guarantee Trustee" means a successor Guarantee Trustee possessing the qualifications to act as Guarantee Trustee under Section 3. !. "Trust Securities" means the Common Securities and the Capital Securities. ARTICLE II POWERS, DUTIES AND RIGHTS OF THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE SECTION 2.1. Powers and Duties of the Guarantee Trustee. (a) This Guarantee shall be held by the Guarantee Trustee for the benefit of the Holders of the Capital Securities, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not transfer this Guarantee to any Person except a Holder of Capital Securities exercising his or her rights pursuant to Section 4.4(b) or to a Successor Guarantee Trustee on acceptance by such Successor Guarantee Trustee of its appointment to act as Successor Guarantee Trustee. The right, title and interest of the Guarantee Trustee shall automatically vest in any Successor Guarantee Trustee, and such vesting and cessation of title shall be effective whether or not conveyancing documents have been executed and delivered pursuant to the appointment of such Successor Guarantee Trustee. (b) If an Event of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee has occurred and is continuing, the Guarantee Trustee shall enforce this Guarantee for the benefit of the Holders of the Capital Securities. ( c) The Guarantee Trustee, before the occurrence of any Event of Default and after the curing or waiving of all Events of Default that may have occurred, shall 4 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
undertake to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Guarantee, and no implied covenants shall be read into this Guarantee against the Guarantee Trustee. In case an Event of Default has occurred (that has not been cured or waived pursuant to Section 2.4(b )) and is actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee, and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise thereof, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his or her own affairs. · (d) No provision of this Guarantee shall be construed to relieve the Guarantee Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that: DOCSDC1:177614.4 (i) prior to the occurrence of any Event of Default and after the curing or waiving of all Events of Default that may have occurred: (A) the duties and obligations of the Guarantee Trustee shall be determined solely by the express provisions ofthis Guarantee, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable except for the performance of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Guarantee, and no implied covenants or obli¥ations shall be read into this Guarantee against the Guarantee Trustee; and (B) in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any certificates or opinions furnished to the Guarantee Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Guarantee; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions furnished to the Guarantee Trustee, the Guarantee Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not on their face they conform to the requirements of this Guarantee; (ii) the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless it shall be proved that such Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee or the Guarantee Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts upon which such judgment was made; (iii) the Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the written direction of the Holders of not less than a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities relating to the time, method and place of conducting any. proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee; and (iv) no provision of this Guarantee shall require the Guarantee Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur personal financial liability in the 5


 
performance of any of its duties or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers, if the Guarantee Trustee shall have reasonable grounds for believing that the repayment of such funds is not reasonably assured to it under the terms of this Guarantee, or security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it. SECTION 2.2. Certain Rights of the Guarantee Trustee. DOCSDC1:177614.4 (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 2.1: (i) The Guarantee Trustee may conclusively rely, and shall be fully protected in acting or refraining from acting upon, any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or presented by the proper party or parties. (ii) Any direction or act of the Guarantor contemplated by this Guarantee shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Officer's Certificate. (iii) Whenever, in the administration of this Guarantee, the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established before taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (unless other evidence is herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, request and conclusively rely upon an Officer's Certificate of the Guarantor which, upon receipt of such request, shall be promptly delivered by the Guarantor. (iv) The Guarantee Trustee shall have no duty to see to any recording, filing or registration of any instrument or other writing (or any rerecording, refiling or reregistration thereof). (v) The Guarantee Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection, and the advice or opinion of such counsel with respect to legal matters shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with such advice or opinion. Such counsel may be counsel to the Guarantor or any of its Affiliates and may include any of its employees. The Guarantee Trustee shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of this Guarantee from any court of competent jurisdiction. (vi) The Guarantee Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Guarantee at the request or direction of any Holder, unless such Holder shall have provided to the Guarantee Trustee such security and indemnity, reasonably satisfactory to the Guarantee Trustee, against the costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees and expenses and the expenses of the Guarantee Trustee's agents, nominees or custodians) and liabiiities that might be incurred by it in complying with such request or direction, including such 6


 
reasonable advances as may be requested by the Guarantee Trustee; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 2.2(a)(vi) shall be taken to relieve the Guarantee Trustee, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, of its obligation to exercise the rights and powers vested in it by this Guarantee. (vii) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Guarantee Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit. (viii) The Guarantee Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents, nominees, custodians or attorneys, and the Guarantee Trustee shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any agent or attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. (ix) Any action taken by the Guarantee Trustee or its agents hereunder shall bind the Holders of the Capital Securities, and the signature of the Guarantee Trustee or its agents alone shall be sufficient and effective to perform any such action. No third party shall be required to inquire as to the authority of the Guarantee Trustee to so act or as to its compliance with any of the terms and provisions of this Guarantee, both of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the Guarantee Trustee's or its agent's taking such action. (x) Whenever in the administration of this Guarantee the Guarantee Trustee shall deem it desirable to receive instructions with respect to enforcing any remedy or right or taking any other action hereunder, the Guarantee Trustee (A) may request instructions from the Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities, (B) may refrain from enforcing such remedy or right or taking such other action until such instructions are received and (C) shall be protected in conclusively relying on or acting in accordance with such instructions. (xi) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted to be taken by it in good faith and reasonably believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or rights or powers conferred upon it by this Guarantee. (b) No provision of this Guarantee shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Guarantee Trustee to perform any act or acts or exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it, in any jurisdiction in which it shall be illegal or in which the Guarantee Trustee shall be unqualified or incompetent in accordance with applicable law to perform any such act or acts or to exercise any such right, power, duty or obligation. No permissive power or authority available to the Guarantee Trustee shall be construed to be a duty. 7 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
SECTION 2.3. Not Responsible for Recitals or Issuance of Guarantee. The recitals contained in this Guarantee shall be taken as the statements of the Guarantor, and the Guarantee Trustee does not assume any responsibility for their correctness. The Guarantee Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Guarantee. SECTION 2.4. Events of Default; Waiver. (a) An Event of Default under this Guarantee will occur upon the failure of the Guarantor to perform any of its payment or other obligations hereunder. (b) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities may, voting or consenting as a class, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Capital Securities, waive any past Event of Default and its consequences. Upon such waiver, any such Event of Default shall cease to exist, and shall be deemed to have been cured, for every purpose of this Guarantee, but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or Event of Default or impair any right consequent thereon. SECTION 2.5. Events of Default; Notice. (a) The Guarantee Trustee shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of an Event of Default, transmit by mail, first class postage prepaid, to the Holders of the Capital Securities, notices of all Events of Default actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee, unless such defaults have been cured before the giving of such notice, provided, however, that the Guarantee Trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee in good faith determines that the withholding of such notice is in the interests of the Holders of the Capital Securities. (b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any Event of Default unless the Guarantee Trustee shall have received written notice thereof from the Guarantor or a Holder of the Capital Securities, or a Responsible Officer of the Guarantee Trustee charged with the administration of this Guarantee shall have actual knowledge thereof. ARTICLE III THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE SECTION 3.1. The Guarantee Trustee; Eligibility. DOCSDC1:177614.4 (a) There shall at all times be a Guarantee Trustee which shall: (i) not be an Affiliate of the Guarantor; and (ii) be a corporation or national association organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or any State or Territory thereof or of the District of Columbia, or Person authorized under such laws to exercise 8


 
corporate trust powers, having a combined capital and surplus of at least 50 million U.S. dollars ($50,000,000), and subject to supervision or examination by Federal, State, Territorial or District of Columbia authority. If such corporation or national association publishes reports of condition at least armually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of the supervising or examining authority referred to above, then, for the purposes of this Section 3.l(a)(ii), the combined capital and surplus of such corporation or national association shall be deemed to be its combined capital and surplus as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. (b) If at any time the Guarantee Trustee shall cease to be eligible to so act under Section 3.l(a), the Guarantee Trustee shall immediately resign in the marmer and with the effect set forth in Section 3.2(c). ( c) If the Guarantee Trustee has or shall acquire any "conflicting interest" within the meaning of Section 31 O(b) of the Trust Indenture Act, the Guarantee Trustee shall either eliminate such interest or resign to the extent and in the marmer provided by, and subject to, this Guarantee. SECTION 3.2. Appointment, Removal and Resignation of the Guarantee Trustee. (a) Subject to Section 3.2(b), the Guarantee Trustee maybe appointed or removed without cause at any time by the Guarantor except during an Event of Default. (b) The Guarantee Trustee shall not be removed in accordance with Section 3.2(a) until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by written instrument executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor. ( c) The Guarantee Trustee appointed to office shall hold office until a Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed or until its removal or resignation. The Guarantee Trustee may resign from office (without need for prior or subsequent accounting) by an instrument in writing executed by the Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor, which resignation shall not take effect until a Successor Guarantee Trustee has been appointed and has accepted such appointment by an instrument in writing executed by such Successor Guarantee Trustee and delivered to the Guarantor and the resigning Guarantee Trustee. ( d) If no Successor Guarantee Trustee shall have been appointed and accepted appointment as provided in this Section 3 .2 within 60 days after delivery of an instrument ofremoval or resignation, the Guarantee Trustee resigning or being removed may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for appointment of a Successor Guarantee Trustee. Such court may thereupon, after prescribing such notice, if any, as it may deem proper, appoint a Successor Guarantee Trustee. (e) No Guarantee Trustee shall be liable for the acts or omissions to act of any Successor Guarantee Trustee. 9 DOCSDCl:l 77614.4


 
(f) Upon termination of this Guarantee or removal or resignation of the Guarantee Trustee pursuant to this Section 3 .2, the Guarantor shall pay to the Guarantee Trustee all amounts owing to the Guarantee Trustee under Sections 7.2 and 7 .3 accrued to the date of such termination, removal or resignation. SECTION 4.1. Guarantee. ARTICLE IV GUARANTEE (a) The Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to pay in full to the Holders the Guarantee Payments (without duplication of amounts theretofore paid by the Issuer), as and when due, regardless of any defense (except as defense of payment by the Issuer), right of set-off or counterclaim that the Issuer may have or assert. The Guarantor's obligation to make a Guarantee Payment may be satisfied by direct payment of the required amounts by the Guarantor to the Holders or by causing the Issuer to pay such amounts to the Holders. (b) The Guarantor hereby also agrees to assume any and all Obligations of the Issuer and in the event any such Obligation is not so assumed, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Guarantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to each Beneficiary the full payment, when and as due, of any and all Obligations to such Beneficiaries. This Guarantee is intended to be for the Beneficiaries who have received notice hereof. SECTION 4.2. Waiver ofNotice and Demand. The Guarantor hereby waives notice of acceptance of this Guarantee and of any liability to which it applies or may apply, presentment, demand for payment, any right to require a proceeding first against the Issuer or any other Person before proceeding against the Guarantor, protest, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, notice of redemption and all other notices and demands. SECTION 4.3. Obligations Not Affected. The obligations, covenants, agreements and duties of the Guarantor under this Guarantee shall in no way be affected or impaired by reason of the happening from time to time of any of the following: (a) the release or waiver, by operation of law or otherwise, of the performance or observance by the Issuer of any express or implied agreement, covenant, term or condition relating to the Capital Securities to be performed or observed by the Issuer; (b) the extension of time for the payment by the Issuer of all or any portion of the Distributions, Redemption Price, Special Redemption Price, Liquidation Distribution or any other sums payable under the terms of the Capital Securities or the extension of time for the performance of any other obligation under, arising out of, or in connection with, the Capital Securities (other than an extension of time for the payment of the 10 DOCSDCl :177614.4


 
Distributions, Redemption Price, Special Redemption Price, Liquidation Distribution or other sums payable that results .from the extension of any interest payment period on the Debentures or any extension of the maturity date of the Debentures permitted by the Indenture); (c) any failure, omission, delay or lack of diligence on the part of the Holders to enforce, assert or exercise any right, privilege, power or remedy conferred on the Holders pursuant to the terms of the Capital Securities, or any action on the part of the Issuer granting indulgence or extension of any kind; (d) the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, sale of any collateral, receivership, insolvency, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, reorganization, arrangement, composition or readjustment of debt of, or other similar proceedings affecting, the Issuer or any of the assets of the Issuer; ( e) any invalidity of, or defect or deficiency in, the Capital Securities; (f) the settlement or compromise of any obligation guaranteed hereby or hereby incurred; or (g) any other circumstance whatsoever that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor, it being the intent of this Section 4.3 that the obligations of the Guarantor hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances. There shall be no obligation of the Holders to give notice to, or obtain consent of, the Guarantor with respect to the happening of any of the foregoing. SECTION 4.4. Rights of Holders. (a) The Holders of a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Guarantee Trustee in respect of this Guarantee or to direct the exercise of any trust or power conferred upon the Guarantee Trustee under this Guarantee; provided, however, that (subject to Sections 2.1and2.2) the Guarantee Trustee shall have the right to decline to follow any such direction if the Guarantee Trustee shall determine that the actions so directed would be unjustly prejudicial to the Holders not taking part in such direction or if the Guarantee Trustee being advised by counsel determines that the action or proceeding so directed may not lawfully be taken or if the Guarantee Trustee in good faith by its board of directors or trustees, executive committee or a trust committee of directors or trustees and/or Responsible Officers shall determine that the action or proceeding so directed would involve the Guarantee Trustee in personal liability. (b) Any Holder of Capital Securities may institute a legal proceeding directly against the Guarantor to enforce the Guarantee Trustee's rights under this Guarantee, without first instituting a legal proceeding against the Issuer, the Guarantee Trustee or any other Person. The Guarantor waives any right or remedy to require that any such 11 DOCSDCl:l77614.4


 
action be brought first against the Issuer, the Guarantee Trustee or any other Person· before so proceeding directly against the Guarantor. SECTION 4.5. Guarantee of Payment. This Guarantee creates a guarantee of payment and not of collection. SECTION 4.6. Subrogation. The Guarantor shall be subrogated to all (if any) rights of the Holders of Capital Securities against the Issuer in respect of any amounts paid to such Holders by the Guarantor under this Guarantee; provided, however, that the Guarantor shall not (except to the extent required by applicable provisions oflaw) be entitled to enforce or exercise any right that it may acquire by way of subrogation or any indemnity, reimbursement or other agreement, in all cases as a result of payment under this Guarantee, if, after giving effect to any such payment, any amounts are due and unpaid under this Guarantee. If any amount shall be paid to the Guarantor in violation of the preceding sentence, the Guarantor agrees to hold such amount in trust for the Holders and to pay over such amount to the Holders. SECTION 4.7. Independent Obligations. The Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of the Issuer with respect to the Capital Securities and that the Guarantor shall be liable as principal and as debtor hereunder to make Guarantee Payments pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee notwithstanding the occurrence of any event referred to in subsections (a) through (g), inclusive, of Section 4.3 hereof. SECTION 4.8. Enforcement. A Beneficiary may enforce the Obligations of the Guarantor contained in Section 4.1 (b) directly against the Guarantor, and the Guarantor waives any right or remedy to require that any action be brought against the Issuer or any other person or entity before proceeding against the Guarantor. The Guarantor shall be subrogated to all rights (if any) of ~y Beneficiary against the Issuer in respect of any amounts paid to the Beneficiaries by the Guarantor under this Guarantee; provided, however, that the Guarantor shall not (except to the extent required by applicable provisions oflaw) be entitled to enforce or exercise any rights that it may acquire by way of subrogation or any indemnity, reimbursement or other agreement, in all cases as a result of payment under this Guarantee, if, after giving effect to such payment, any amounts are due and unpaid under this Guarantee. 12 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
ARTICLEV LIMITATION OF TRANSACTIONS; SUBORDINATION SECTION 5 .1. Limitation of Transactions. So long as any Capital Securities remain outstanding, if (a) there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default or (b) the Guarantor shall have selected an Extension Period as provided in the Declaration and such period, or any extension thereof, shall have commenced and be continuing, then the Guarantor may not (x) declare or pay any dividends or distributions on, or redeem, purchase, acquire, or make a liquidation payment with respect to, any of the Guarantor's capital stock or (y) make any payment of principal of or interest or premium, if any, on or repay, repurchase or redeem any debt securities of the Guarantor that rank pari passu in all respects with or junior in interest to the Debentures (other than (i) payments under this Guarantee, (ii) repurchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of shares of capital stock of the Guarantor (A) in connection with any employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for the benefit of one or more employees, officers, directors, or consultants, (B) in connection with a dividend reinvestment or stockholder stock purchase plan or (C) in connection with the issuance of capital stock of the Guarantor (or securities convertible into or exercisable for such capital stock), as consideration in an acquisition transaction entered into prior to the occurrence of the Event of Default or the applicable Extension Period, (iii) as a result of any exchange or conversion of any class or series of the Guarantor's capital stock (or any capital stock of a subsidiary of the Guarantor) for any class or series of the Guarantor's capital stock or of any class or series of the Guarantor's indebtedness for any class or series of the Guarantor's capital stock, (iv) the purchase of fractional interests in shares of the Guarantor's capital stock pursuant to the conversion or exchange provisions of such capital stock or the security being converted or exchanged, (v) any declaration of a dividend in connection with any stockholder's rights plan, or the issuance of rights, stock or other property under any stockholder's rights plan, or the redemption or repurchase of rights pursuant thereto, or (vi) any dividend in the form of stock, warrants, options or other rights where the dividend stock or the stock issuable upon exercise of such warrants, options or other rights is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or ranks pari passu with or junior to such stock). SECTION 5.2. Ranking. This Guarantee will constitute an unsecured obligation of the Guarantor and will rank subordinate and junior in right of payment to all present and future Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture) of the Guarantor. By their acceptance thereof, each Holder of Capital Securities agrees to the foregoing provisions of this Guarantee and the other terms set forth herein. The right of the Guarantor to participate in any distribution of assets of any of its subsidiaries upon any such subsidiary's liquidation or reorganization or otherwise is subject to the prior claims of creditors of that subsidiary, except to the extent the Guarantor may itself be . .i:eGpgnized as a creditor of that subsidiary. Accordingly, the Guarantor's obligations under this Guarantee will be effectively subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of the Guarantor's subsidiaries, and claimants should look only to the assets of the Guarantor for payments 13 DOCSDCl:!77614.4


 
thereunder. This Guarantee does not limit the incurrence or issuance of other secured or unsecured debt of the Guarantor, including Senior Indebtedness of the Guarantor, under any indenture or agreement that the Guarantor may enter into in the future or otherwise. SECTION 6.1. Termination. ARTICLE VI TERMINATION This Guarantee shall terminate as to the Capital Securities (i) upon full payment of the Redemption Price or the Special Redemption Price, as the case may be, of all Capital . Securities then outstanding, (ii) upon the distribution of all of the Debentures to the Holders of all of the Capital Securities or (iii) upon full payment of the amounts payable in accordance with the Declaration upon dissolution of the Issuer. This Guarantee will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any Holder of Capital Securities must restore payment of any sums paid under the Capital Securities or under this Guarantee. SECTION 7 .1. Exculpation. ARTICLE VII INDEMNIFICATION (a) No Indemnified Person shall be liable, responsible or accountable in damages or otherwise to the Guarantor or any Covered Person for any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission of such Indemnified Person in good faith in accordance with this Guarantee and in a manner that such Indemnified Person reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Indemnified Person by this Guarantee or by law, except that an Indemnified Person shall be liable for any such loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such Indemnified Person's negligence or willful misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions. (b) An Indemnified Person shall be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of the Issuer or the Guarantor and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Issuer or the Guarantor by any Person as to matters the Indemnified Person reasonably believes are within such other Person's professional or expert competence and who, if selected by such Indemnified Person, has been selected with reasonable care by such Indemnified Person, including information, opinions, reports or statements as to the value and amount of the assets, liabilities, profits, losses, or any other facts pertinent to the existence and amount of assets from which Distributions to Holders of Capital Securities might properly be paid. SECTION 7.2. Indemnification. (a) The Guarantor agrees to indemnify each Indemnified Person for, and to hold each Indemnified Person harmless against, any and all loss, liability, damage, claim or expense incurred without negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Indemnified Person, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the trust or trusts hereunder, including but not limited to the costs and expenses (including 14 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
reasonable lega,1 fees and expenses) of the Indemnified Person defending itself against, or investigating, any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of the Indemnified Person's powers or duties hereunder. The obligation to indemnify as set forth in this Section 7 .2 shall survive the resignation or removal of the Guarantee Trustee and the termination of this Guarantee. (b) Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person under this Section 7 .2 of notice of the commencement of any action, such Indemnified Person will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Guarantor under this Section 7 .2, notify the Guarantor in writing of the commencement thereof; but the failure so to notify the Guarantor (i) will not relieve the Guarantor from liability under paragraph (a) above unless and to the extent that the Guarantor did not otherwise learn of such action and such failure results in the forfeiture by the Guarantor of substantial rights and defenses and (ii) will not, in any event, relieve the Guarantor from any obligations to any Indemnified Person other than the indemnification obligation provided in paragraph (a) above. The Guarantor shall be entitled to appoint counsel of the Guarantor's choice at the Guarantor's expense to represent the Indemnified Person in any action for which indemnification is sought (in which case the Guarantor shall not thereafter be responsible for the fees and expenses of any separate counsel retained by the Indemnified Person or Persons except as set forth below); provided, however, that such counsel shall be satisfactory to the Indemnified Person. Notwithstanding the Guarantor's election to appoint counsel to represent the Indemnified Person in any action, the Indemnified Person shall have the right to employ separate counsel (including local counsel), and the Guarantor shall bear the reasonable fees, costs and expenses of such separate counsel, if (i) the use of counsel chosen by the Guarantor to represent the Indemnified Person would present such counsel with a conflict of interest, (ii) the actual or potential defendants in, or targets of, any such action include both the Indemnified Person and the Guarantor and the Indemnified Person shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it and/or other Indemnified Persons which are different from or additional to those available to the Guarantor, (iii) the Guarantor shall not have employed counsel satisfactory to the Indemnified Person to represent the Indemnified Person within a reasonable time after notice of the institution of such action or (iv) the Guarantor shall authorize the Indemnified Person to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Guarantor. The Guarantor will not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Persons, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to any pending or threatened claim, action, suit or proceeding in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not the Indemnified Persons are actual or potential parties to such claim or action) unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of each Indemnified Person from all liability arising out of such claim, action, suit or proceeding. SECTION 7.3. Compensation; Reimbursement of Expenses. The Guarantor agrees: (a) to pay to the Guarantee Trustee from time to time such compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder as the parties shall agree to from time to time (which 15 DOCSDCl:l77614.4


 
compensation shall not be limited by any provision oflaw in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust); and (b) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, to reimburse the Guarantee Trustee upon request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made by it in accordance with any provision of this Guarantee (including the reasonable compensation and the expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense, disbursement or advance as may be attributable to its negligence or willful misconduct. The provisions of this Section 7.3 shall survive the resignation or removal of the Guarantee Trustee and the termination of this Guarantee. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 8.1. Successors and Assigns. All guarantees and agreements contained in this Guarantee shall bind the succe_ssors, assigns, receivers, trustees and representatives of the Guarantor and shall inure to the benefit of the Holders of the Capital Securities then outstanding. Except in connection with any merger or consolidation of the Guarantor with or into another entity or any sale, transfer or lease of the Guarantor's assets to another entity, in each case to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the Guarantor may not assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Guarantee without the prior approval of the Holders of not less than a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities. SECTION 8.2. Amendments. Except with respect to any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of Holders of the Capital Securities in any material respect (in which case no consent of Holders will be required), this Guarantee may be amended only with the prior approval of the Holders of not Jess than a Majority in liquidation amount of the Capital Securities. The provisions of the Declaration with respect to amendments thereof shall apply equally with respect to amendments of the Guarantee. SECTION 8.3. Notices. All notices provided for in this Guarantee shall be in writing, duly signed by the party giving such notice, and shall be delivered, telecopied or mailed by first class mail, as follows: (a) If given to the Guarantee Trustee, at the Guarantee Trustee's mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantee Trustee may give notice ofto the Holders of the Capital Securities): DOCSDCl:l77614.4 Wilmington Trust Company Rodney Square North 1100 North Market Street 16


 
Wilmington, Delaware 19890-0001 Attention: Corporate Trust Administration Telecopy: 302-651-8882 Telephone: 302-651-1000 (b) If given to the Guarantor, at the Guarantor's mailing address set forth below (or such other address as the Guarantor may give notice of to the Holders of the Capital Securities and to the Guarantee Trustee): First National Bankshares Corporation One Cedar St. Ronceverte, West Virginia 24970 Attention: Matthew L. Bums Telecopy: (304) 647-4500 Telephone: (304) 647-4209 (c) If given to any Holder of the Capital Securities, at the address set forth on the books and records of the Issuer. All such notices shall be deemed to have been given when received in person, telecopied with receipt confirmed, or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, except that if a notice or other document is refused delivery or cannot be delivered because of a changed address of which no notice was given, such notice or other document shall be deemed to have been delivered on the date of such refusal or inability to deliver. SECTION 8.4. Benefit. This Guarantee is solely for the benefit of the Holders of the Capital Securities and, subject to Section 2.l(a), is not separately transferable from the Capital Securities. SECTION 8.5. Governing Law. THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF. SECTION 8.6. Counterparts. This Guarantee may contain more than one counterpart of the signature page and this Guarantee may be executed by the affixing of the signature of the Guarantor and the Guarantee Trustee to any of such counterpart signature pages. All of such counterpart signature pages shall be read as though one, and they shall have the same force and effect as though all of the signers had signed a singie signature page. 17 DOCSDC1:177614.4


 
THIS GUARANTEE is executed as of the day and year first above written. FIRST NATIONAL BANK.SHARES CORPORATION, as Guarantor By: /.,. 1)/.m1~3 Name: L. Thomas Bulla .....::: Title: Chief Executive Officer WILMINGTON TRUST COMP ANY, as Guarantee Trustee By:~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Title:


 
I \ ' THIS GUARANTEE is executed as of the day and year first above written. FIRST NATIONAL BANKSHARES CORPORATION, as Guarantor By: ____________ _ Name: L. Thomas Bulla Title: Chief Executive Officer WILMINGTON TRUST COMP ANY, as G=~~ By: ~ Nam~} Title: De~ise M. Geran Vice President


 

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Charles W. Sulerzyski, certify that:
 
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021, of Peoples Bancorp Inc.;

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:

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;

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;

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

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):

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

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.

 
Date: November 5, 2021         By:/s/
      Charles W. Sulerzyski
      President and Chief Executive Officer



EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

 
I, Katie Bailey, certify that:
 
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021, of Peoples Bancorp Inc.;

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:

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;

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;

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

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):

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

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.
 
Date: November 5, 2021   By:/s/ KATIE BAILEY
      Katie Bailey
      Executive Vice President,
      Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer



EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1350
OF CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE*


In connection with the Quarterly Report of Peoples Bancorp Inc. (“Peoples Bancorp”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Charles W. Sulerzyski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Bancorp, and I, Katie Bailey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Peoples Bancorp, certify, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Peoples Bancorp and its subsidiaries.

 
Date: November 5, 2021         By: /s/ CHARLES W. SULERZYSKI
      Charles W. Sulerzyski
      President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 5, 2021         By:/s/ KATIE BAILEY
      Katie Bailey
      Executive Vice President,
      Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

* This certification is being furnished as required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section.  This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.