Park National (NYSE: PRK) grows loans and deposits after First Citizens merger
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Park National Corporation reported Q1 2026 net income of $41.7 million, down 1.1% from $42.2 million a year earlier, as merger-related costs weighed on results. Diluted EPS was $2.39 versus $2.60 in Q1 2025.
On February 1, 2026, Park completed its all‑stock acquisition of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., valued at $324.1 million, adding $2.6 billion of assets, $1.6 billion of loans and $2.2 billion of deposits. Park recorded $15.5 million of merger-related expenses in the quarter.
Total loans reached $9.67 billion and total deposits $11.00 billion at March 31, 2026, up 22.6% and 34.1% year over year. Net interest income rose 20.5% to $125.8 million, while the efficiency ratio deteriorated to 65.52%. The allowance for credit losses increased to $108.6 million, or 1.12% of loans, largely from the day‑one provision on the acquisition.
Park’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable on June 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026.
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Insights
Park’s Q1 shows strong balance-sheet growth from its Tennessee acquisition, with modest earnings pressure from merger and operating costs.
Park’s acquisition of First Citizens expanded total assets to $13.0 billion and drove loan growth to $9.67 billion and deposits to $11.00 billion. Net interest income rose 20.5% year over year to $125.8 million, reflecting higher loan volumes and slightly better loan yields.
Profitability metrics softened as integration costs hit results. Net income slipped to $41.7 million and the efficiency ratio rose to 65.52%, with $15.5 million of merger-related expenses and higher ongoing operating expenses. Return on average assets decreased to 1.43%, while adjusted non‑GAAP returns disclosed in the tables show higher underlying performance when excluding one‑time items.
Credit quality remained controlled, with annualized net charge‑offs at 0.12% of average loans and the allowance for credit losses at 1.12% of loans, boosted by a $15.6 million day‑one allowance tied to the First Citizens portfolio. The quarterly dividend increased to $1.10 per share, indicating continued capital distribution alongside integration efforts.
8-K Event Classification
4 items: 2.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 net income: $41.7M
Q1 2026 diluted EPS: $2.39/share
Net interest income: $125.8M
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8 metrics
Q1 2026 net income
$41.7M
Three months ended March 31, 2026; down 1.1% year over year
Q1 2026 diluted EPS
$2.39/share
Versus $2.60 per diluted share in Q1 2025
Net interest income
$125.8M
Q1 2026; 20.5% higher than $104.4M in Q1 2025
Loans outstanding
$9.67B
As of March 31, 2026; 22.6% year‑over‑year increase
Total deposits
$11.00B
As of March 31, 2026; 34.1% higher than March 31, 2025
Merger-related expenses
$15.5M
Q1 2026 expenses associated with First Citizens acquisition
Acquisition valuation
$324.1M
Value of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. all‑stock transaction
Quarterly dividend
$1.10/share
Cash dividend declared for common shareholders, payable June 10, 2026
Key Terms
pre-tax, pre-provision net income, tangible book value per common share, fully taxable equivalent, allowance for credit losses, +2 more
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pre-tax, pre-provision net income financial
"For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Park recorded pre-tax, pre-provision net income of $54.3 million"
A bank profitability measure that shows earnings before income taxes and before the reserves set aside for potential loan losses (provisions). It isolates core operating profit so investors can see how the business is performing before one-time tax effects and anticipated credit problems, much like checking an engine’s horsepower before loading the car — useful for comparing performance across periods and peers and judging resilience to loan losses.
fully taxable equivalent financial
"Interest income, yields, and ratios on a FTE (fully taxable equivalent) basis are considered non-U.S. GAAP financial measures"
A fully taxable equivalent converts a tax-free yield into the pretax yield you would need from a taxable investment to get the same after-tax return, using an investor’s marginal tax rate. Think of it like inflating a discounted price to the full sticker price so you can compare items side‑by‑side; investors use it to fairly compare tax-exempt securities with taxable alternatives and choose the better after-tax income.
allowance for credit losses financial
"Park's allowance for credit losses was $108.6 million at March 31, 2026"
Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.
nonperforming assets financial
"Total nonperforming assets were $107,605 thousand, or 0.83% of period end total assets"
Nonperforming assets are loans or investments that are not generating expected payments or returns because the borrower has fallen behind on payments or the investment has lost value. They matter to investors because a high level of nonperforming assets can indicate financial trouble for a bank or institution, potentially affecting its stability and profitability.
efficiency ratio financial
"Efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total other expense by the sum of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and other income"
A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.
Earnings Snapshot
Net income: $41.7M
Q1 2026
Net income
$41.7M
-1.1% vs Q1 2025
Pre-tax, pre-provision net income
$54.3M
+4.6% vs Q1 2025
Loans outstanding
$9.67B
+22.6% vs March 31, 2025
Total deposits
$11.00B
+34.1% vs March 31, 2025
Net interest income
$125.8M
+20.5% vs Q1 2025
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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 24, 2026, Park National Corporation (“Park”) issued a news release (the “Financial Results News Release”) announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the Financial Results News Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K as well as the Financial Results News Release contain non-U.S. GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the United States or "U.S. GAAP") financial measures where management believes them to be helpful in understanding Park’s results of operations or financial position. Where non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, as well as the reconciliation from the comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, can be found in the Financial Results News Release.
Items Impacting Comparability of Period Results
From time to time, revenue, expenses and/or taxes are impacted by items judged by management of Park to be outside of ordinary banking activities and/or by items that, while they may be associated with ordinary banking activities, are so unusually large that their impact is believed by management of Park at that time to be infrequent or short-term in nature. Most often, these items impacting comparability of period results are due to merger and acquisition activities and revenue and expenses related to former Vision Bank loan relationships. In other cases, they may result from management's decisions associated with significant corporate actions outside of the ordinary course of business.
Even though certain revenue and expense items are naturally subject to more volatility than others due to changes in market and economic environment conditions, as a general rule, volatility alone does not result in the inclusion of an item as one impacting comparability of period results. For example, changes in the provision for credit losses (aside from those related to former Vision Bank loan relationships), gains (losses) on equity securities, net, and asset valuation adjustments, reflect ordinary banking activities and are, therefore, typically excluded from consideration as items impacting comparability of period results.
Management believes the disclosure of items impacting comparability of period results provides a better understanding of Park's performance and trends and allows management to ascertain which of such items, if any, to include or exclude from an analysis of Park's performance; i.e., within the context of determining how that performance differed from expectations, as well as how, if at all, to adjust estimates of future performance taking such items into account.
Items impacting comparability of the results of particular periods are not intended to be a complete list of items that may materially impact current or future period performance.
Calculation of Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
Park's management uses certain non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to evaluate Park's performance. Specifically, management reviews the return on average tangible equity, the return on average tangible assets, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, tangible book value per common share and pre-tax, pre-provision net income.
Management has included in the Financial Results News Release information relating to the annualized return on average tangible equity, the annualized return on average tangible assets, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, tangible book value per common share and pre-tax, pre-provision net income for the three months ended and at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025. For the purpose of calculating the annualized return on average tangible equity, a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, net income for each period is divided by average tangible equity during the period. Average tangible equity equals average shareholders' equity during the applicable period less average goodwill and other intangible assets during the applicable period. For the purpose of calculating the annualized return on average tangible assets, a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, net income for each period is divided by average tangible assets during the period. Average tangible assets equals average assets during the applicable period less average goodwill and other intangible assets during the applicable period. For the purpose of calculating the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, tangible equity is divided by tangible assets. Tangible equity equals total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at period end. Tangible assets equal total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at period end. For the purpose of calculating tangible book value per common share, a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, tangible equity is divided by the number of common shares outstanding, in each case at period end. For the purpose of calculating pre-tax, pre-provision net income, a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, income taxes and the provision for credit losses are added back to net income, in each case during the applicable period.
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Management believes that the disclosure of the annualized return on average tangible equity, the annualized return on average tangible assets, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, tangible book value per common share and pre-tax, pre-provision net income presents additional information to the reader of the consolidated financial statements, which, when read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, assists in analyzing Park's operating performance, ensures comparability of operating performance from period to period, and facilitates comparisons with the performance of Park's peer financial holding companies and bank holding companies, while eliminating certain non-operational effects of acquisitions. In the Financial Results News Release, Park has provided a reconciliation of average tangible equity from average shareholders' equity, average tangible assets from average assets, tangible equity from total shareholders' equity, tangible assets from total assets, and pre-tax, pre-provision net income from net income solely for the purpose of complying with SEC Regulation G and not as an indication that the annualized return on average tangible equity, the annualized return on average tangible assets, the tangible equity to tangible assets ratio, tangible book value per common share and pre-tax, pre-provision net income are substitutes for the annualized return on average equity, the annualized return on average assets, the total shareholders' equity to total assets ratio, book value per common share and net income, respectively, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
FTE (fully taxable equivalent) Financial Measures
Interest income, yields, and ratios on a FTE basis are considered non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management believes net interest income on a FTE basis provides an insightful picture of the interest margin for comparison purposes. The FTE basis also allows management to assess the comparability of revenue arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. The FTE basis assumes a corporate federal statutory tax rate of 21 percent. In the Financial Results News Release, Park has provided a reconciliation of FTE interest income solely for the purpose of complying with SEC Regulation G and not as an indication that FTE interest income, yields and ratios are substitutes for interest income, yields and ratios, as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On February 1, 2026, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., a Tennessee corporation (“First Citizens”) merged into Park, with Park continuing as the surviving corporation. Immediately following the merger, First Citizens National Bank ("FCNB"), a national banking association and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens, merged into The Park National Bank ("PNB"), with PNB as the surviving bank. FCNB’s former operations now comprise Park’s newly established Tennessee region.
On the acquisition date, First Citizens had $2.6 billion in total assets, $1.6 billion in total loans, and $2.2 billion in total deposits. The acquisition was valued at $324.1 million and resulted in Park issuing 1,988,131 Park common shares as merger consideration in exchange for First Citizens outstanding common stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Park recorded merger-related expenses of $15.5 million associated with the First Citizens acquisition.
The First Citizens acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. These estimates were recorded based on preliminary valuations, and these estimates, including the initial accounting for deferred taxes, are considered preliminary as of March 31, 2026, and subject to adjustment for up to one year after the acquisition date.
In many cases, the determination of fair value required management to make estimates about discount rates, expected future cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. While Park believes that the information available on the acquisition date provided a reasonable basis for estimating fair value, additional information may be obtained during the measurement period that would result in changes to the estimated fair value amounts. The measurement period ends on the earlier of one year after the acquisition date or the date Park concludes that all necessary information about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date have been obtained. Management anticipates that facts obtained during the measurement period could result in adjustments to the valuation amounts.
Financial Results
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 of $41.7 million represented a $470,000, or 1.1%, decrease compared to $42.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Pre-tax, pre-provision net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 of $54.3 million represented a $2.4 million, or 4.6%, increase compared to $52.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Net income for each of the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 included several items of income and expense, including merger-related expenses, that impacted comparability of period results. These items are detailed in the "Financial Reconciliations" section within the Financial Results News Release.
The following discussion provides additional information regarding Park's financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
Overview
The following table reflects Park's net income for the first quarters (the three months ended March 31) of 2026 and 2025, and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
| (In thousands) | Q1 2026 | Q1 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 125,780 | $ | 104,377 | $ | 437,311 | $ | 398,019 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 2,672 | 756 | 11,488 | 14,543 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 33,728 | 25,746 | 119,881 | 122,588 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | 105,159 | 78,164 | 324,381 | 321,339 | ||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 51,677 | $ | 51,203 | $ | 221,323 | $ | 184,725 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 9,990 | 9,046 | 41,250 | 33,305 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,157 | $ | 180,073 | $ | 151,420 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income of $125.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 represented a $21.4 million, or 20.5%, increase compared to $104.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was a result of a $22.6 million increase in interest income, partially offset by a $1.2 million increase in interest expense.
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The $22.6 million increase in interest income was due to a $21.4 million increase in interest income on loans and a $1.2 million increase in investment income.
The $21.4 million increase in interest income on loans was primarily the result of a $1.26 billion (or 16.04%) increase in average loans, from $7.83 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $9.09 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as well as an increase in the yield on loans, which increased 10 basis points to 6.36% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 6.26% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Interest income on loans was impacted by the acquisition of First Citizens on February 1, 2026. The newly formed Tennessee region contributed $17.4 million to loan interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The $1.2 million increase in investment income was primarily the result of a $241.7 million (or 17.55%) increase in average investments, including money market investments, from $1.38 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $1.62 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in the yield on investments, including money market investments, which decreased 16 basis points to 3.34% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 3.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The $1.2 million increase in interest expense was due to a $3.2 million increase in interest expense on deposits, partially offset by a $2.0 million decrease in interest expense on borrowings.
The increase in interest expense on deposits was the result of a $1.32 billion (or 22.74%) increase in average on-balance sheet interest bearing deposits from $5.79 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $7.11 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in the cost of deposits of 14 basis points, from 1.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to 1.62% for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Interest expense on deposits was impacted by the acquisition of First Citizens which contributed $6.9 million to interest expense on deposits during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The decrease in interest expense on borrowings was the result of a decrease in the cost of borrowings of 186 basis points, from 3.94% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to 2.08% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as well as a $149.2 million (or 55.41%) decrease in average borrowings from $269.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $120.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The balance of average borrowings was impacted by the redemption of subordinated debt. On September 1, 2025, $175.0 million of subordinated debt was repaid, followed by an additional repayment of $15.0 million of subordinated debt on September 30, 2025.
The provision for credit losses of $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 represented an increase of $1.9 million, compared to $756,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to the “Credit Metrics and Provision for Credit Losses” section for additional details regarding the level of the provision for credit losses recognized in each period presented.
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The table below reflects Park's total other income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | $ change | % change | ||||||||||
| Other income: | ||||||||||||||
| Income from fiduciary activities | $ | 12,343 | $ | 10,994 | $ | 1,349 | 12.3 | % | ||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 3,348 | 2,407 | 941 | 39.1 | % | |||||||||
| Other service income | 3,686 | 2,936 | 750 | 25.5 | % | |||||||||
| Debit card fee income | 6,973 | 6,089 | 884 | 14.5 | % | |||||||||
| Bank owned life insurance income | 1,707 | 1,512 | 195 | 12.9 | % | |||||||||
| ATM fees | 380 | 335 | 45 | 13.4 | % | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of debt securities, net | 1,084 | — | 1,084 | N.M. | ||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on equity securities, net | 799 | (862) | 1,661 | N.M. | ||||||||||
| Other components of net periodic benefit income | 2,492 | 2,344 | 148 | 6.3 | % | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 916 | (9) | 925 | N.M. | ||||||||||
| Total other income | $ | 33,728 | $ | 25,746 | $ | 7,982 | 31.0 | % | ||||||
Other income of $33.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 represented an increase of $8.0 million, or 31.0%, compared to $25.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Total other income was impacted by the acquisition of First Citizens which added $2.8 million to total other income for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The $1.3 million increase in income from fiduciary activities was largely due to a 6.9% increase in the average market value of assets under management. The newly formed Tennessee region contributed $341,000 to income from fiduciary activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The $941,000 increase in service charges on deposits was largely due to an increase in non sufficient funds fees and maintenance fees on deposits. The newly formed Tennessee region contributed $842,000 to service charges on deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The $750,000 increase in other service income was mainly due to an increase in mortgage related other service income. The newly formed Tennessee region contributed $423,000 to other service income for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The remaining increase was due to an increase in the volume of mortgage loans sold on the secondary market in Park's legacy markets.
The $884,000 increase in debit card fee income was primarily related to an increase in sales and debit card transactions. The newly formed Tennessee region contributed $808,000 to debit card fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The change in gain on sale of debt securities, net was due to net gains on the sale of debt securities of $1.1 million recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2026. There were no sales of debt securities for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The change in gain (loss) on equity securities, net was mostly due to net gains on both equity securities carried at fair value and capital investments during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to net losses on both equity securities carried at fair value and capital investments during the same period of 2025.
The increase in miscellaneous income was primarily due to an increase in the net gains on the sale of OREO and a decrease in net losses on the sale and disposal of assets, largely due to the impact of strategic initiatives. This was partially offset by a net loss related to the repurchase of a loan participation related to a former Vision Bank loan relationship.
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The table below reflects Park's total other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | $ change | % change | ||||||||||
| Other expense: | ||||||||||||||
| Salaries | $ | 45,577 | $ | 36,216 | $ | 9,361 | 25.8 | % | ||||||
| Employee benefits | 11,692 | 10,516 | 1,176 | 11.2 | % | |||||||||
| Occupancy expense | 4,572 | 3,519 | 1,053 | 29.9 | % | |||||||||
| Furniture and equipment expense | 2,517 | 2,301 | 216 | 9.4 | % | |||||||||
| Data processing fees | 13,141 | 10,529 | 2,612 | 24.8 | % | |||||||||
| Professional fees and services | 16,828 | 7,307 | 9,521 | 130.3 | % | |||||||||
| Marketing | 1,556 | 1,528 | 28 | 1.8 | % | |||||||||
| Insurance | 2,074 | 1,686 | 388 | 23.0 | % | |||||||||
| Communication | 1,425 | 1,202 | 223 | 18.6 | % | |||||||||
| State tax expense | 1,367 | 1,186 | 181 | 15.3 | % | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,279 | 274 | 1,005 | 366.8 | % | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 3,131 | 1,900 | 1,231 | 64.8 | % | |||||||||
| Total other expense | $ | 105,159 | $ | 78,164 | $ | 26,995 | 34.5 | % | ||||||
Total other expense of $105.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 represented an increase of $27.0 million compared to $78.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Included within total other expense are merger-related costs, along with the expanded other expense base that stems from the acquisition of First Citizens. Total other expense for the three months ended 2026 included $15.5 million in merger-related expenses and $10.1 million related to Park's newly formed Tennessee region and other acquired entities. The breakout of these expenses is detailed in the table below.
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2026 | Merger Related | TN Region | Adjusted 2026 * | 2025 | $ change (Adjusted 2026 to 2025) | % change (Adjusted 2026 to 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries | $ | 45,577 | $ | 4,430 | $ | 4,240 | $ | 36,907 | $ | 36,216 | $ | 691 | 1.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Employee benefits | 11,692 | 74 | 773 | 10,845 | 10,516 | 329 | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupancy expense | 4,572 | — | 524 | 4,048 | 3,519 | 529 | 15.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Furniture and equipment expense | 2,517 | — | 463 | 2,054 | 2,301 | (247) | (10.7) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Data processing fees | 13,141 | 60 | 1,167 | 11,914 | 10,529 | 1,385 | 13.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Professional fees and services | 16,828 | 10,779 | 177 | 5,872 | 7,307 | (1,435) | (19.6) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing | 1,556 | 10 | 140 | 1,406 | 1,528 | (122) | (8.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | 2,074 | 8 | 433 | 1,633 | 1,686 | (53) | (3.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Communication | 1,425 | 22 | 310 | 1,093 | 1,202 | (109) | (9.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| State tax expense | 1,367 | — | 119 | 1,248 | 1,186 | 62 | 5.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,279 | — | 1,044 | 235 | 274 | (39) | (14.2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 3,131 | 91 | 672 | 2,368 | 1,900 | 468 | 24.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | $ | 105,159 | $ | 15,474 | $ | 10,062 | $ | 79,623 | $ | 78,164 | $ | 1,459 | 1.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
*Non-GAAP
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The $691,000 increase in adjusted salaries expense was primarily related to increases in base salary expense and incentive compensation, partially offset by decreases in additional compensation. The $529,000 increase in adjusted occupancy expense was primarily related to increases in expenses related to strategic initiatives and increases in maintenance and repairs expense, partially offset by decreases in lease expense. The $1.4 million increase in adjusted data processing fees was mainly related to an increase in software related expenses and ATM and debit card processing expense. Data processing fees in the Tennessee region reflect the costs of running two core systems until operational conversion, which is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2026. The $1.4 million decrease in adjusted professional fees and services was primarily due to decreases in consulting expenses, credit services expense, and other professional fees. The $468,000 increase in adjusted miscellaneous expense is primarily due to an increase in other non-loan related losses, partially offset by decreases in allowance for unfunded credit loss expense.
The table below provides certain balance sheet information and financial ratios for Park as of or for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | % change from 12/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | |||||||||||||||
| Loans | 9,667,260 | 8,051,242 | 7,883,735 | 20.07 | % | 22.62 | % | |||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | 108,590 | 92,973 | 88,130 | 16.80 | % | 23.22 | % | |||||||||||||
| Net loans | 9,558,670 | 7,958,269 | 7,795,605 | 20.11 | % | 22.62 | % | |||||||||||||
| Investment securities | 1,366,955 | 802,142 | 1,042,163 | 70.41 | % | 31.17 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total assets | 12,983,967 | 9,805,013 | 9,886,612 | 32.42 | % | 31.33 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total deposits | 11,000,500 | 8,243,713 | 8,201,695 | 33.44 | % | 34.12 | % | |||||||||||||
Average assets (1) | 11,840,992 | 10,107,816 | 10,045,607 | 17.15 | % | 17.87 | % | |||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio (2) | 65.52 | % | 57.94 | % | 59.79 | % | 13.08 | % | 9.58 | % | ||||||||||
| Return on average assets | 1.43 | % | 1.78 | % | 1.70 | % | (19.66) | % | (15.88) | % | ||||||||||
(1) Average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025.
(2) Efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total other expense by the sum of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and other income. Fully taxable equivalent net interest income includes the effects of taxable equivalent adjustments using a 21% federal corporate income tax rate. The taxable equivalent adjustments were $985,000, $607,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025, respectively.
Loans
Loans outstanding at March 31, 2026 were $9.67 billion, compared to (i) $8.05 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $1.62 billion, and (ii) $7.88 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $1.78 billion. The table below breaks out the change in loans outstanding, by loan type.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home equity | $ | 314,658 | $ | 241,478 | $ | 209,657 | $ | 73,180 | 30.3 | % | $ | 105,001 | 50.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Installment | 1,868,096 | 1,843,494 | 1,895,950 | 24,602 | 1.3 | % | (27,854) | (1.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate | 1,634,698 | 1,482,728 | 1,465,123 | 151,970 | 10.2 | % | 169,575 | 11.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | 5,841,627 | 4,481,519 | 4,311,093 | 1,360,108 | 30.3 | % | 1,530,534 | 35.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 8,181 | 2,023 | 1,912 | 6,158 | 304.4 | % | 6,269 | 327.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 9,667,260 | $ | 8,051,242 | $ | 7,883,735 | $ | 1,616,018 | 20.1 | % | $ | 1,783,525 | 22.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
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Excluding loans outstanding in Park's newly formed Tennessee region, loans outstanding at March 31, 2026 were $8.09 billion, compared to (i) $8.05 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $39.7 million, and (ii) $7.88 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $207.2 million. The table below breaks out the change in loans outstanding, by loan type.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home equity | $ | 246,725 | $ | 241,478 | $ | 209,657 | $ | 5,247 | 2.2 | % | $ | 37,068 | 17.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Installment | 1,849,991 | 1,843,494 | 1,895,950 | 6,497 | 0.4 | % | (45,959) | (2.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate | 1,453,742 | 1,482,728 | 1,465,123 | (28,986) | (2.0) | % | (11,381) | (0.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial | 4,536,674 | 4,481,519 | 4,311,093 | 55,155 | 1.2 | % | 225,581 | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 3,815 | 2,023 | 1,912 | 1,792 | 88.6 | % | 1,903 | 99.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total loans | $ | 8,090,947 | $ | 8,051,242 | $ | 7,883,735 | $ | 39,705 | 0.5 | % | $ | 207,212 | 2.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Park's allowance for credit losses was $108.6 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $93.0 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of $15.6 million, or 16.8%. Refer to the “Credit Metrics and Provision for Credit Losses” section for additional information regarding Park's loan portfolio and the level of provision for credit losses recognized in each period presented.
Deposits
Total deposits at March 31, 2026 were $11.00 billion, compared to (i) $8.24 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $2.76 billion and (ii) $8.20 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $2.80 billion. Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits at March 31, 2026 were $11.00 billion, compared to (i) $8.35 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $2.65 billion and (ii) $8.45 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $2.55 billion.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-interest bearing deposits | $ | 3,058,631 | $ | 2,656,093 | $ | 2,637,577 | $ | 402,538 | 15.2 | % | $ | 421,054 | 16.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction accounts | 3,376,527 | 2,032,497 | 2,095,687 | 1,344,030 | 66.1 | % | 1,280,840 | 61.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Savings | 3,138,896 | 2,765,171 | 2,658,210 | 373,725 | 13.5 | % | 480,686 | 18.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 1,378,998 | 772,952 | 764,722 | 606,046 | 78.4 | % | 614,276 | 80.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Brokered and bid CD deposits | 47,448 | 17,000 | 45,499 | 30,448 | 179.1 | % | 1,949 | 4.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total deposits | $ | 11,000,500 | $ | 8,243,713 | $ | 8,201,695 | $ | 2,756,787 | 33.4 | % | $ | 2,798,805 | 34.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Off balance sheet deposits | $ | — | $ | 105,265 | $ | 250,847 | (105,265) | (100.0) | % | (250,847) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits | $ | 11,000,500 | $ | 8,348,978 | $ | 8,452,542 | 2,651,522 | 31.8 | % | 2,547,958 | 30.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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Excluding total deposits in Park's newly formed Tennessee region, total deposits at March 31, 2026 were $8.76 billion, compared to (i) $8.24 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $514.3 million and (ii) $8.20 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $556.3 million. Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits at March 31, 2026 were $8.76 billion, compared to (i) $8.35 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $409.0 million and (ii) $8.45 billion at March 31, 2025, an increase of $305.5 million.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-interest bearing deposits | $ | 2,694,351 | $ | 2,656,093 | $ | 2,637,577 | $ | 38,258 | 1.4 | % | $ | 56,774 | 2.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Transaction accounts | 2,362,075 | 2,032,497 | 2,095,687 | 329,578 | 16.2 | % | 266,388 | 12.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Savings | 2,970,593 | 2,765,171 | 2,658,210 | 205,422 | 7.4 | % | 312,383 | 11.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit | 728,982 | 772,952 | 764,722 | (43,970) | (5.7) | % | (35,740) | (4.7) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Brokered and bid CD deposits | 2,000 | 17,000 | 45,499 | (15,000) | (88.2) | % | (43,499) | (95.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total deposits | $ | 8,758,001 | $ | 8,243,713 | $ | 8,201,695 | $ | 514,288 | 6.2 | % | $ | 556,306 | 6.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Off balance sheet deposits | $ | — | $ | 105,265 | $ | 250,847 | (105,265) | (100.0) | % | (250,847) | (100.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits | $ | 8,758,001 | $ | 8,348,978 | $ | 8,452,542 | 409,023 | 4.9 | % | 305,459 | 3.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
In order to manage the impact of deposit growth on its balance sheet, Park utilized a program where certain deposit balances were transferred off balance sheet while maintaining the customer relationship. Park is able to increase or decrease the amount of deposit balances transferred off balance sheet based on its balance sheet management strategies and liquidity needs.
The table below breaks out the change in deposit balances, including off balance sheet deposits, by deposit type, for Park.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Retail deposits | $ | 5,355,162 | $ | 4,081,871 | $ | 4,078,123 | $ | 1,273,291 | 31.2 | % | $ | 1,277,039 | 31.3 | % | |||||||||
| Commercial deposits | 5,594,803 | 4,144,842 | 4,078,073 | 1,449,961 | 35.0 | % | $ | 1,516,730 | 37.2 | % | |||||||||||||
| Brokered and bid CD deposits | 47,361 | 17,000 | 45,499 | 30,361 | 178.6 | % | $ | 1,862 | 4.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Purchase accounting | 3,174 | — | — | 3,174 | N.M. | $ | 3,174 | N.M. | |||||||||||||||
| Total deposits | $ | 11,000,500 | $ | 8,243,713 | $ | 8,201,695 | $ | 2,756,787 | 33.4 | % | $ | 2,798,805 | 34.1 | % | |||||||||
| Off balance sheet deposits | — | 105,265 | 250,847 | $ | (105,265) | (100.0) | % | $ | (250,847) | (100.0) | % | ||||||||||||
| Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits | $ | 11,000,500 | $ | 8,348,978 | $ | 8,452,542 | $ | 2,651,522 | 31.8 | % | $ | 2,547,958 | 30.1 | % | |||||||||
| Total deposits including off balance sheet deposits excluding Brokered and bid CD deposits | $ | 10,953,139 | $ | 8,331,978 | $ | 8,407,043 | $ | 2,621,161 | 31.5 | % | $ | 2,546,096 | 30.3 | % | |||||||||
| Noninterest bearing deposits to total deposits | 27.8 | % | 32.2 | % | 32.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, total deposits including off balance sheet deposits increased by $2.65 billion, or 31.8%. This increase consisted of a $1.45 billion increase in total commercial deposits, a $1.27 billion increase in retail deposits and a $30.4 million increase in brokered and bid CD deposits, partially offset by a $105.3 million decrease in off balance sheet deposits. The majority of off balance sheet deposits are commercial and thus impact the change in commercial deposits as the deposits are moved on or off the balance sheet.
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Included in the total commercial deposits and off balance sheet deposits shown in the previous tables are public fund deposits. These balances fluctuate based on seasonality and the cycle of collection and remittance of tax funds. Public funds are also included in Bid Ohio CDs. The following table details the change in public funds held on and off Park's balance sheet.
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | $ change from 12/31/25 | % change from 12/31/25 | $ change from 3/31/25 | % change from 3/31/25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Public funds included in commercial deposits | $ | 1,978,727 | $ | 1,320,070 | $ | 1,482,976 | $ | 658,657 | 49.9 | % | $ | 495,751 | 33.4 | % | |||||||||
| Bid Ohio CDs | 2,000 | 17,000 | 45,499 | $ | (15,000) | (88.2) | % | $ | (43,499) | (95.6) | % | ||||||||||||
| Total public fund deposits | $ | 1,980,727 | $ | 1,337,070 | $ | 1,528,475 | $ | 643,657 | 48.1 | % | $ | 452,252 | 29.6 | % | |||||||||
Cost of public fund deposits (1) | 1.89 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.97 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of total interest bearing deposits (1) | 1.62 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.76 | % | |||||||||||||||||
1 Cost of funds for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2026, Park had approximately $2.4 billion of uninsured deposits, which was 21.6% of total deposits. Uninsured deposits of $2.4 billion included $738 million of deposits that were over $250,000, but were fully collateralized by Park's investment securities portfolio.
Credit Metrics and Provision for Credit Losses
Park reported a provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 of $2.7 million, compared to $756,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net charge-offs were $2.6 million, or 0.12%, annualized, of total average loans, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $592,000, or 0.03%, annualized, of total average loans, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The table below provides additional information related to Park's allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
| (Dollars in thousands) | 3/31/2026 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2025 | ||||||||
| Total allowance for credit losses | $ | 108,590 | $ | 92,973 | $ | 88,130 | |||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - certain accruing purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - accrual | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - nonaccrual | 3,041 | 739 | 1,044 | ||||||||
| General reserves on collectively evaluated loans | $ | 105,549 | $ | 92,234 | $ | 87,086 | |||||
| Total loans | $ | 9,667,260 | $ | 8,051,242 | $ | 7,883,735 | |||||
| Individually evaluated loans - certain accruing PCD loans | 1,943 | 1,990 | 2,139 | ||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans - accrual | 14,792 | 18,365 | 13,935 | ||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans - nonaccrual | 60,208 | 46,924 | 47,718 | ||||||||
| Collectively evaluated loans | $ | 9,590,317 | $ | 7,983,963 | $ | 7,819,943 | |||||
| Total allowance for credit losses as a % of total loans | 1.12 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.12 | % | |||||
| General reserve as a % of collectively evaluated loans | 1.10 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.11 | % | |||||
The total allowance for credit losses of $108.6 million at March 31, 2026 represented a $15.6 million, or 16.8%, increase compared to $93.0 million at December 31, 2025. The increase was due to a $13.3 million increase in general reserves and a $2.3 million increase in specific reserves. The full $15.6 million increase in the allowance for credit losses was attributable to the day‑one allowance recognized in connection with the First Citizens acquisition.
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Park cautions that any forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K or made by management of Park are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: (1) the ability to execute our business plan successfully and manage strategic initiatives; (2) the impact of current and future economic and financial market conditions, including unemployment rates, inflation, interest rates, supply-demand imbalances, and geopolitical matters; (3) factors impacting the performance of our loan portfolio, including real estate values, financial health of borrowers, and loan concentrations; (4) the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, including interest rates, money supply, and inflation; (5) changes in federal, state, or local tax laws; (6) the impact of changes in governmental policy and regulatory requirements on our operations; (7) changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and saving habits; (8) changes in the performance and creditworthiness of customers, suppliers, and counterparties; (9) increased credit risk and higher credit losses due to loan concentrations; (10) volatility in mortgage banking income due to interest rates and demand; (11) adequacy of our internal controls and risk management programs; (12) competitive pressures among financial services organizations; (13) uncertainty regarding changes in banking regulations and other regulatory requirements; (14) our ability to meet heightened supervisory requirements and expectations; (15) the impact of changes in accounting policies and practices on our financial condition; (16) the reliability and accuracy of assumptions and estimates used in applying critical accounting estimates; (17) the potential for higher future credit losses due to changes in economic assumptions; (18) the ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes and our reliance on third-party vendors; (19) operational issues related to and capital spending necessitated by the implementation of information technology systems on which we are highly dependent; (20) the ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through computer systems and telecommunications networks; (21) the impact of security breaches or failures in operational systems; (22) the impact of geopolitical instability and trade policies on our operations including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; (23) the impact of changes in credit ratings of government debt and financial stability of sovereign governments; (24) the effect of stock market price fluctuations on our asset and wealth management businesses; (25) litigation and regulatory compliance exposure; (26) availability of earnings and excess capital for dividend declarations; (27) the impact of fraud, scams, and schemes on our business; (28) the impact of natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies on our operations; (29) potential deterioration of the economy due to financial, political, or other shocks; (30) impact of healthcare laws and potential changes on our costs and operations; (31) the ability to grow deposits and maintain adequate deposit levels, including by mitigating the effect of unexpected deposit outflows on our financial condition; (32) risks related to the completed acquisition of First Citizens, including the possibility that anticipated benefits are not realized as expected, difficulties integrating the two companies, and potential adverse reactions to customer, business, or employee relationships; and (33) other risk factors related to the banking industry.
Park does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement was made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law.
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Item 8.01 - Other Events
Declaration of Cash Dividend
As reported in the Financial Results News Release, on April 24, 2026, the Park Board of Directors declared a $1.10 per common share quarterly cash dividend in respect of Park's common shares. The cash dividend is payable on June 10, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026. A copy of the Financial Results News Release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and the portion thereof addressing the declaration of the quarterly cash dividend by the Park Board is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
(c)Not applicable
(d)Exhibits. The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 News Release issued by Park National Corporation on April 24, 2026 addressing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and declaration of quarterly cash dividend
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||
| Dated: April 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ Brady T. Burt | ||||||
| Brady T. Burt | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer | ||||||||
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April 24, 2026 Exhibit 99.1
Park National Corporation reports financial results
for first quarter 2026
NEWARK, Ohio ‒ Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Park's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable on June 10, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Park successfully completed its previously announced merger transaction with First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (“First Citizens”) through an all-stock transaction. Park's results for the first quarter of 2026 reflected the impact of merger-related expenses as well as an expanded income and expense base resulting from the transaction.
“Our strategy to combine solid financial performance with intentional growth through partnerships in high‑opportunity markets is delivering positive results,” said Park CEO and President, Matthew R. Miller. “Our expansion into Tennessee positions us to deliver even greater value across our communities while continuing to provide the personalized, relationship-driven banking our customers expect. We’re energized by the opportunity to expand our impact while staying true to our community banking roots.”
Park’s net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $41.7 million, a 1.1 percent decrease from $42.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. The first quarter of 2026 included $15.5 million ($12.4 million after tax) in merger related expenses. First quarter 2026 net income per diluted common share was $2.39, compared to $2.60 for the first quarter of 2025.
Park’s total loans increased $1.62 billion, or 20.1 percent, during 2026. The increase to total loans included $1.58 billion in loans acquired through the First Citizens transaction. Park's total deposits increased $2.76 billion, or 33.4 percent, during 2026, with an increase of 31.8 percent including off balance sheet deposits. The increase in total deposits included $2.22 billion in deposits acquired through the First Citizens transaction. The combination of solid loan growth and steady deposits contributed to Park's success in 2026.
“Our performance is a direct result of the skill, dedication and empathy our colleagues bring to their work every day. Their commitment to serve customers and strengthen our communities defines our organization,” said Park Chairman, David L. Trautman. “We’re grateful to play a small role in the lives of those we serve.”
Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation has $13.0 billion in total assets (as of March 31, 2026). Park's banking operations are conducted through its subsidiary, The Park National Bank. Other Park subsidiaries are Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a. Scope Aircraft Finance), Park Investments, Inc., Park National Holdings, Inc., First Citizens Properties, Inc., First Citizens Risk Management, Inc., and SE Property Holdings, LLC.
Complete financial tables are listed below.
Category: Earnings
Media contact: Michelle Hamilton, 740.349.6014, media@parknationalbank.com
Investor contact: Brady Burt, 740.322.6844, investor@parknationalbank.com
Park National Corporation, 50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Park cautions that any forward-looking statements contained in this news release or made by management of Park are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in Park's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as updated by our filings with the SEC. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: (1) the ability to execute our business plan successfully and manage strategic initiatives; (2) the impact of current and future economic and financial market conditions, including unemployment rates, inflation, interest rates, supply-demand imbalances, and geopolitical matters; (3) factors impacting the performance of our loan portfolio, including real estate values, financial health of borrowers, and loan concentrations; (4) the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, including interest rates, money supply, and inflation; (5) changes in federal, state, or local tax laws; (6) the impact of changes in governmental policy and regulatory requirements on our operations; (7) changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and saving habits; (8) changes in the performance and creditworthiness of customers, suppliers, and counterparties; (9) increased credit risk and higher credit losses due to loan concentrations; (10) volatility in mortgage banking income due to interest rates and demand; (11) adequacy of our internal controls and risk management programs; (12) competitive pressures among financial services organizations; (13) uncertainty regarding changes in banking regulations and other regulatory requirements; (14) our ability to meet heightened supervisory requirements and expectations; (15) the impact of changes in accounting policies and practices on our financial condition; (16) the reliability and accuracy of assumptions and estimates used in applying critical accounting estimates; (17) the potential for higher future credit losses due to changes in economic assumptions; (18) the ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes and our reliance on third-party vendors; (19) operational issues related to and capital spending necessitated by the implementation of information technology systems on which we are highly dependent; (20) the ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through computer systems and telecommunications networks; (21) the impact of security breaches or failures in operational systems; (22) the impact of geopolitical instability and trade policies on our operations including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; (23) the impact of changes in credit ratings of government debt and financial stability of sovereign governments; (24) the effect of stock market price fluctuations on our asset and wealth management businesses; (25) litigation and regulatory compliance exposure; (26) availability of earnings and excess capital for dividend declarations; (27) the impact of fraud, scams, and schemes on our business; (28) the impact of natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies on our operations; (29) potential deterioration of the economy due to financial, political, or other shocks; (30) impact of healthcare laws and potential changes on our costs and operations; (31) the ability to grow deposits and maintain adequate deposit levels, including by mitigating the effect of unexpected deposit outflows on our financial condition; (32) risks related to the completed acquisition of First Citizens, including the possibility that anticipated benefits are not realized as expected, difficulties integrating the two companies, and potential adverse reactions to customer, business, or employee relationships; and (33) other risk factors related to the banking industry.
Park does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement was made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law.
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As of or for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | Percent change 1Q '26 vs. | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except common share and per common share data and ratios) | 1st QTR | 4th QTR | 1st QTR | 4Q '25 | 1Q '25 | |||||||||||||||
| INCOME STATEMENT: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 125,780 | $ | 112,926 | $ | 104,377 | 11.4 | % | 20.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 2,672 | 3,849 | 756 | (30.6) | % | 253.4 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other income | 33,728 | 31,375 | 25,746 | 7.5 | % | 31.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other expense | 105,159 | 87,777 | 78,164 | 19.8 | % | 34.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 51,677 | $ | 52,675 | $ | 51,203 | (1.9) | % | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Income taxes | 9,990 | 10,036 | 9,046 | (0.5) | % | 10.4 | % | |||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,639 | $ | 42,157 | (2.2) | % | (1.1) | % | ||||||||||
| MARKET DATA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share - basic (a) | $ | 2.40 | $ | 2.65 | $ | 2.61 | (9.4) | % | (8.0) | % | ||||||||||
| Earnings per common share - diluted (a) | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.60 | (9.1) | % | (8.1) | % | |||||||||||||
| Quarterly cash dividend declared per common share | 1.10 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 2.8 | % | 2.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Special cash dividend declared per common share | — | 1.25 | — | N.M. | N.M. | |||||||||||||||
| Book value per common share at period end | 93.93 | 84.14 | 79.00 | 11.6 | % | 18.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Market price per common share at period end | 163.45 | 152.18 | 151.40 | 7.4 | % | 8.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Market capitalization at period end | 2,957,806 | 2,446,790 | 2,451,370 | 20.9 | % | 20.7 | % | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares - basic (b) | 17,381,922 | 16,076,308 | 16,159,342 | 8.1 | % | 7.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares - diluted (b) | 17,457,573 | 16,183,706 | 16,238,701 | 7.9 | % | 7.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| Common shares outstanding at period end | 18,096,089 | 16,078,262 | 16,191,347 | 12.6 | % | 11.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| PERFORMANCE RATIOS: (annualized) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Return on average assets (a)(b) | 1.43 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.70 | % | (14.9) | % | (15.9) | % | ||||||||||
| Return on average shareholders' equity (a)(b) | 10.67 | % | 12.61 | % | 13.46 | % | (15.4) | % | (20.7) | % | ||||||||||
| Yield on loans | 6.36 | % | 6.34 | % | 6.26 | % | 0.3 | % | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||
| Yield on investment securities | 3.08 | % | 2.84 | % | 3.25 | % | 8.5 | % | (5.2) | % | ||||||||||
| Yield on money market instruments | 3.95 | % | 3.94 | % | 4.46 | % | 0.3 | % | (11.4) | % | ||||||||||
| Yield on interest earning assets | 5.90 | % | 5.91 | % | 5.85 | % | (0.2) | % | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of interest bearing deposits | 1.62 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.76 | % | 0.6 | % | (8.0) | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of borrowings | 2.08 | % | 1.31 | % | 3.94 | % | 58.8 | % | (47.2) | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of paying interest bearing liabilities | 1.63 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.86 | % | 1.2 | % | (12.4) | % | ||||||||||
| Net interest margin (g) | 4.80 | % | 4.88 | % | 4.62 | % | (1.6) | % | 3.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Efficiency ratio (g) | 65.52 | % | 60.54 | % | 59.79 | % | 8.2 | % | 9.6 | % | ||||||||||
| OTHER DATA (NON-GAAP) AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tangible book value per common share (d) | $ | 77.21 | $ | 74.06 | $ | 68.94 | 4.3 | % | 12.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Average interest earning assets | 10,708,496 | 9,230,035 | 9,210,385 | 16.0 | % | 16.3 | % | |||||||||||||
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (j) | 54,349 | 56,524 | 51,959 | (3.8) | % | 4.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Highlights (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As of or for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Percent change 1Q '26 vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except ratios) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | 4Q '25 | 1Q '25 | |||||||||||||||
| BALANCE SHEET: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment securities | $ | 1,366,955 | $ | 802,142 | $ | 1,042,163 | 70.4 | % | 31.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Loans | 9,667,260 | 8,051,242 | 7,883,735 | 20.1 | % | 22.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | 108,590 | 92,973 | 88,130 | 16.8 | % | 23.2 | % | |||||||||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 302,565 | 161,990 | 162,758 | 86.8 | % | 85.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Other real estate owned (OREO) | 24,458 | 729 | 119 | N.M. | N.M. | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 12,983,967 | 9,805,013 | 9,886,612 | 32.4 | % | 31.3 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total deposits | 11,000,500 | 8,243,713 | 8,201,695 | 33.4 | % | 34.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Borrowings | 150,176 | 81,711 | 270,757 | 83.8 | % | (44.5) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,699,759 | 1,352,793 | 1,279,042 | 25.6 | % | 32.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total equity | 1,701,814 | 1,352,793 | 1,279,042 | 25.8 | % | 33.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Tangible equity (d) | 1,397,194 | 1,190,803 | 1,116,284 | 17.3 | % | 25.2 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total nonperforming loans | 83,147 | 69,253 | 63,148 | 20.1 | % | 31.7 | % | |||||||||||||
| Total nonperforming assets | 107,605 | 69,982 | 63,267 | 53.8 | % | 70.1 | % | |||||||||||||
| ASSET QUALITY RATIOS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans as a % of period end total assets | 74.46 | % | 82.11 | % | 79.74 | % | (9.3) | % | (6.6) | % | ||||||||||
| Total nonperforming loans as a % of period end loans | 0.86 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.80 | % | — | % | 7.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Total nonperforming assets as a % of period end loans + OREO + other nonperforming assets | 1.11 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.80 | % | 27.6 | % | 38.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a % of period end loans | 1.12 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.12 | % | (2.6) | % | — | % | ||||||||||
| Net loan charge-offs | $ | 2,628 | $ | 2,634 | $ | 592 | (0.2) | % | N.M. | |||||||||||
| Annualized net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans (b) | 0.12 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.03 | % | (7.7) | % | N.M. | |||||||||||
| CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity / Period end total assets | 13.09 | % | 13.80 | % | 12.94 | % | (5.1) | % | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Tangible equity (d) / Tangible assets (f) | 11.02 | % | 12.35 | % | 11.48 | % | (10.8) | % | (4.0) | % | ||||||||||
| Average shareholders' equity / Average assets (b) | 13.39 | % | 13.32 | % | 12.64 | % | 0.5 | % | 5.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Average shareholders' equity / Average loans (b) | 17.44 | % | 16.77 | % | 16.22 | % | 4.0 | % | 7.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Average loans / Average deposits (b) | 90.91 | % | 93.98 | % | 93.56 | % | (3.3) | % | (2.8) | % | ||||||||||
| Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and fees on loans | $ | 142,042 | $ | 120,648 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 5,844 | 7,130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax-exempt | 2,226 | 1,269 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other interest income | 4,665 | 3,153 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest income | 154,777 | 132,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on deposits: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Demand and savings deposits | 20,849 | 18,436 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 7,532 | 6,770 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest on borrowings | 616 | 2,617 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest expense | 28,997 | 27,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 125,780 | 104,377 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 2,672 | 756 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 123,108 | 103,621 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 33,728 | 25,746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | 105,159 | 78,164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 51,677 | 51,203 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 9,990 | 9,046 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,157 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income - basic | $ | 2.40 | $ | 2.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income - diluted | $ | 2.39 | $ | 2.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares - basic | 17,381,922 | 16,159,342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares - diluted | 17,457,573 | 16,238,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarterly dividend | $ | 1.10 | $ | 1.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except share data) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | $ | 152,342 | $ | 137,239 | ||||
| Money market instruments | 830,795 | 96,274 | ||||||
| Investment securities | 1,366,955 | 802,142 | ||||||
| Loans | 9,667,260 | 8,051,242 | ||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (108,590) | (92,973) | ||||||
| Loans, net | 9,558,670 | 7,958,269 | ||||||
| Bank premises and equipment, net | 93,126 | 61,627 | ||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 302,565 | 161,990 | ||||||
| Other real estate owned | 24,458 | 729 | ||||||
| Other assets | 655,056 | 586,743 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 12,983,967 | $ | 9,805,013 | ||||
| Liabilities and Equity | ||||||||
| Deposits: | ||||||||
| Noninterest bearing | $ | 3,058,631 | $ | 2,656,093 | ||||
| Interest bearing | 7,941,869 | 5,587,620 | ||||||
| Total deposits | 11,000,500 | 8,243,713 | ||||||
| Borrowings | 150,176 | 81,711 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 131,477 | 126,796 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 11,282,153 | $ | 8,452,220 | ||||
| Equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred shares (200,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
| Common shares (No par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 19,611,235 shares issued at March 31, 2026 and 17,623,104 at December 31, 2025) | 782,575 | 465,032 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes | (8,554) | (12,739) | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,089,844 | 1,067,823 | ||||||
| Treasury shares (1,515,146 shares at March 31, 2026 and 1,544,842 shares at December 31, 2025) | (164,106) | (167,323) | ||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | $ | 1,699,759 | $ | 1,352,793 | ||||
| Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary | 2,055 | — | ||||||
| Total equity | $ | 1,701,814 | $ | 1,352,793 | ||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 12,983,967 | $ | 9,805,013 | ||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Average Balance Sheets | |||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | $ | 240,473 | $ | 127,229 | |||||||||||||
| Money market instruments | 478,664 | 287,016 | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities | 1,154,360 | 1,069,620 | |||||||||||||||
| Loans | 9,089,684 | 7,833,234 | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (105,045) | (88,825) | |||||||||||||||
| Loans, net | 8,984,639 | 7,744,409 | |||||||||||||||
| Bank premises and equipment, net | 81,598 | 68,992 | |||||||||||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 247,015 | 162,938 | |||||||||||||||
| Other real estate owned | 14,377 | 918 | |||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 639,866 | 584,485 | |||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 11,840,992 | $ | 10,045,607 | |||||||||||||
| Liabilities and Equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Deposits: | |||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest bearing | $ | 2,887,059 | $ | 2,578,838 | |||||||||||||
| Interest bearing | 7,111,423 | 5,793,915 | |||||||||||||||
| Total deposits | 9,998,482 | 8,372,753 | |||||||||||||||
| Borrowings | 120,071 | 269,254 | |||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 136,008 | 133,341 | |||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 10,254,561 | $ | 8,775,348 | |||||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||||||||
| Preferred shares | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||
| Common shares | 676,544 | 464,046 | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes | (10,755) | (39,942) | |||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,086,582 | 997,399 | |||||||||||||||
| Treasury shares | (167,287) | (151,244) | |||||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | $ | 1,585,084 | $ | 1,270,259 | |||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary | 1,347 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Total equity | $ | 1,586,431 | $ | 1,270,259 | |||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 11,840,992 | $ | 10,045,607 | |||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income - Linked Quarters | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 1st QTR | 4th QTR | 3rd QTR | 2nd QTR | 1st QTR | ||||||||||||
| Interest income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest and fees on loans | $ | 142,042 | $ | 127,443 | $ | 126,648 | $ | 125,543 | $ | 120,648 | |||||||
| Interest on debt securities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Taxable | 5,844 | 4,267 | 5,644 | 6,693 | 7,130 | ||||||||||||
| Tax-exempt | 2,226 | 1,487 | 1,520 | 1,503 | 1,269 | ||||||||||||
| Other interest income | 4,665 | 3,695 | 5,140 | 2,757 | 3,153 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest income | 154,777 | 136,892 | 138,952 | 136,496 | 132,200 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest on deposits: | |||||||||||||||||
| Demand and savings deposits | 20,849 | 18,431 | 20,499 | 19,055 | 18,436 | ||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 7,532 | 5,267 | 5,501 | 5,821 | 6,770 | ||||||||||||
| Interest on borrowings | 616 | 268 | 1,935 | 2,629 | 2,617 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest expense | 28,997 | 23,966 | 27,935 | 27,505 | 27,823 | ||||||||||||
| Net interest income | 125,780 | 112,926 | 111,017 | 108,991 | 104,377 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 2,672 | 3,849 | 4,030 | 2,853 | 756 | ||||||||||||
| Net interest income after provision for credit losses | 123,108 | 109,077 | 106,987 | 106,138 | 103,621 | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 33,728 | 31,375 | 30,574 | 32,186 | 25,746 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense | 105,159 | 87,777 | 79,463 | 78,977 | 78,164 | ||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 51,677 | 52,675 | 58,098 | 59,347 | 51,203 | ||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 9,990 | 10,036 | 10,940 | 11,228 | 9,046 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,639 | $ | 47,158 | $ | 48,119 | $ | 42,157 | |||||||
| Per common share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income - basic | $ | 2.40 | $ | 2.65 | $ | 2.93 | $ | 2.98 | $ | 2.61 | |||||||
| Net income - diluted | $ | 2.39 | $ | 2.63 | $ | 2.92 | $ | 2.97 | $ | 2.60 | |||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||
| Detail of other income and other expense - Linked Quarters | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 1st QTR | 4th QTR | 3rd QTR | 2nd QTR | 1st QTR | ||||||||||||
| Other income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from fiduciary activities | $ | 12,343 | $ | 11,839 | $ | 11,315 | $ | 11,622 | $ | 10,994 | |||||||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 3,348 | 2,552 | 2,578 | 2,514 | 2,407 | ||||||||||||
| Other service income | 3,686 | 4,099 | 3,716 | 3,731 | 2,936 | ||||||||||||
| Debit card fee income | 6,973 | 6,493 | 6,604 | 6,607 | 6,089 | ||||||||||||
| Bank owned life insurance income | 1,707 | 1,777 | 1,559 | 1,762 | 1,512 | ||||||||||||
| ATM fees | 380 | 333 | 371 | 367 | 335 | ||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on sale of debt securities, net | 1,084 | (2,250) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on equity securities, net | 799 | 3,595 | (549) | 2,480 | (862) | ||||||||||||
| Other components of net periodic benefit income | 2,492 | 2,344 | 2,344 | 2,344 | 2,344 | ||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 916 | 593 | 2,636 | 759 | (9) | ||||||||||||
| Total other income | $ | 33,728 | $ | 31,375 | $ | 30,574 | $ | 32,186 | $ | 25,746 | |||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||||||
| Salaries | $ | 45,577 | $ | 39,315 | $ | 38,644 | $ | 38,560 | $ | 36,216 | |||||||
| Employee benefits | 11,692 | 10,846 | 9,892 | 9,108 | 10,516 | ||||||||||||
| Occupancy expense | 4,572 | 3,349 | 3,242 | 3,269 | 3,519 | ||||||||||||
| Furniture and equipment expense | 2,517 | 2,007 | 2,219 | 2,234 | 2,301 | ||||||||||||
| Data processing fees | 13,141 | 12,188 | 11,531 | 11,021 | 10,529 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees and services | 16,828 | 9,275 | 7,475 | 7,395 | 7,307 | ||||||||||||
| Marketing | 1,556 | 1,744 | 1,507 | 1,295 | 1,528 | ||||||||||||
| Insurance | 2,074 | 1,534 | 1,468 | 1,667 | 1,686 | ||||||||||||
| Communication | 1,425 | 1,137 | 1,239 | 941 | 1,202 | ||||||||||||
| State tax expense | 1,367 | 1,181 | 1,182 | 1,350 | 1,186 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,279 | 247 | 248 | 273 | 274 | ||||||||||||
| Foundation contributions | — | 1,000 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 3,131 | 3,954 | 816 | 1,864 | 1,900 | ||||||||||||
| Total other expense | $ | 105,159 | $ | 87,777 | $ | 79,463 | $ | 78,977 | $ | 78,164 | |||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Quality Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except ratios) | March 31, 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period | $ | 92,973 | $ | 87,966 | $ | 83,745 | $ | 85,379 | $ | 83,197 | $ | 85,675 | |||||||||||
| Cumulative change in accounting principle; adoption of ASU 2022-02 in 2023 and ASU 2016-13 in 2021 | — | — | — | 383 | — | 6,090 | |||||||||||||||||
| First Citizens acquisition - Day 1 ACL | 15,573 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Charge-offs | 4,440 | 16,624 | 18,334 | 10,863 | 9,133 | 5,093 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recoveries | 1,812 | 10,143 | 8,012 | 5,942 | 6,758 | 8,441 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net charge-offs (recoveries) | 2,628 | 6,481 | 10,322 | 4,921 | 2,375 | (3,348) | |||||||||||||||||
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 2,672 | 11,488 | 14,543 | 2,904 | 4,557 | (11,916) | |||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, end of period | $ | 108,590 | $ | 92,973 | $ | 87,966 | $ | 83,745 | $ | 85,379 | $ | 83,197 | |||||||||||
| General reserve trends: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses, end of period | $ | 108,590 | $ | 92,973 | $ | 87,966 | $ | 83,745 | $ | 85,379 | $ | 83,197 | |||||||||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - certain accruing purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - accrual | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific reserves on individually evaluated loans - nonaccrual | 3,041 | 739 | 1,299 | 4,983 | 3,566 | 1,574 | |||||||||||||||||
| General reserves on collectively evaluated loans | $ | 105,549 | $ | 92,234 | $ | 86,667 | $ | 78,762 | $ | 81,813 | $ | 81,581 | |||||||||||
| Total loans | $ | 9,667,260 | $ | 8,051,242 | $ | 7,817,128 | $ | 7,476,221 | $ | 7,141,891 | $ | 6,871,122 | |||||||||||
| Individually evaluated - certain accruing PCD loans (PCI loans for years 2020 and prior) | 1,943 | 1,990 | 2,174 | 2,835 | 4,653 | 7,149 | |||||||||||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans - accrual (k) | 14,792 | 18,365 | 15,290 | — | 11,477 | 17,517 | |||||||||||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans - nonaccrual | 60,208 | 46,924 | 53,149 | 45,215 | 66,864 | 56,985 | |||||||||||||||||
| Collectively evaluated loans | $ | 9,590,317 | $ | 7,983,963 | $ | 7,746,515 | $ | 7,428,171 | $ | 7,058,897 | $ | 6,789,471 | |||||||||||
| Asset Quality Ratios: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a % of average loans (annualized) | 0.12 | % | 0.08 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.07 | % | 0.03 | % | (0.05) | % | |||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a % of period end loans | 1.12 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.21 | % | |||||||||||
| General reserve as a % of collectively evaluated loans | 1.10 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.20 | % | |||||||||||
| Nonperforming assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nonaccrual loans | $ | 80,548 | $ | 66,515 | $ | 68,178 | $ | 60,259 | $ | 79,696 | $ | 72,722 | |||||||||||
| Accruing troubled debt restructurings (for years 2022 and prior) (k) | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | 20,134 | 28,323 | |||||||||||||||||
| Loans past due 90 days or more | 2,599 | 2,738 | 1,754 | 859 | 1,281 | 1,607 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total nonperforming loans | $ | 83,147 | $ | 69,253 | $ | 69,932 | $ | 61,118 | $ | 101,111 | $ | 102,652 | |||||||||||
| Other real estate owned | 24,458 | 729 | 938 | 983 | 1,354 | 775 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other nonperforming assets | — | — | — | — | — | 2,750 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total nonperforming assets | $ | 107,605 | $ | 69,982 | $ | 70,870 | $ | 62,101 | $ | 102,465 | $ | 106,177 | |||||||||||
| Percentage of nonaccrual loans to period end loans | 0.83 | % | 0.83 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.81 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.06 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of nonperforming loans to period end loans | 0.86 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.82 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.49 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of nonperforming assets to period end loans | 1.11 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.91 | % | 0.83 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.55 | % | |||||||||||
| Percentage of nonperforming assets to period end total assets | 0.83 | % | 0.71 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.63 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.11 | % | |||||||||||
| Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Quality Information (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except ratios) | March 31, 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
| New nonaccrual loan information: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nonaccrual loans, beginning of period | $ | 66,515 | $ | 68,178 | $ | 60,259 | $ | 79,696 | $ | 72,722 | $ | 117,368 | |||||||||||
| Acquired nonaccrual loans | 4,506 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| New nonaccrual loans | 23,215 | 87,482 | 65,535 | 48,280 | 64,918 | 38,478 | |||||||||||||||||
| Resolved nonaccrual loans | 13,688 | 89,145 | 57,616 | 67,717 | 57,944 | 83,124 | |||||||||||||||||
| Nonaccrual loans, end of period | $ | 80,548 | $ | 66,515 | $ | 68,178 | $ | 60,259 | $ | 79,696 | $ | 72,722 | |||||||||||
| Individually evaluated nonaccrual commercial loan portfolio information (period end): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unpaid principal balance | $ | 64,890 | $ | 51,664 | $ | 58,158 | $ | 47,564 | $ | 68,639 | $ | 57,609 | |||||||||||
| Prior charge-offs | 4,682 | 4,740 | 5,009 | 2,349 | 1,775 | 624 | |||||||||||||||||
| Remaining principal balance | 60,208 | 46,924 | 53,149 | 45,215 | 66,864 | 56,985 | |||||||||||||||||
| Specific reserves | 3,041 | 739 | 1,299 | 4,983 | 3,566 | 1,574 | |||||||||||||||||
| Book value, after specific reserves | $ | 57,167 | $ | 46,185 | $ | 51,850 | $ | 40,232 | $ | 63,298 | $ | 55,411 | |||||||||||
| Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Reconciliations | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 125,780 | $ | 112,926 | $ | 104,377 | ||||||||||||||
| less purchase accounting accretion | 812 | 161 | 175 | |||||||||||||||||
| less interest income on former Vision Bank relationships | 396 | — | 1,019 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income - adjusted | $ | 124,572 | $ | 112,765 | $ | 103,183 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | $ | 2,672 | $ | 3,849 | $ | 756 | ||||||||||||||
| less recoveries on former Vision Bank relationships | (7) | (1) | (1,097) | |||||||||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses - adjusted | $ | 2,679 | $ | 3,850 | $ | 1,853 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | $ | 33,728 | $ | 31,375 | $ | 25,746 | ||||||||||||||
| less gain (loss) on sale of debt securities, net | 1,084 | (2,250) | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less impact of strategic initiatives | — | (38) | (914) | |||||||||||||||||
| less Vision related OREO valuation adjustments, net | 304 | — | (229) | |||||||||||||||||
| less other service income related to former Vision Bank relationships | (202) | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other income - adjusted | $ | 32,542 | $ | 33,660 | $ | 26,886 | ||||||||||||||
| Other expense | $ | 105,159 | $ | 87,777 | $ | 78,164 | ||||||||||||||
| less core deposit intangible amortization | 1,279 | 247 | 274 | |||||||||||||||||
| less Foundation contribution | — | 1,000 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less merger-related expenses related to First Citizens acquisition | 15,474 | 1,556 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less restructuring costs | — | 989 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less impact of strategic initiatives | 362 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less purchase accounting amortization | 20 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| less direct expenses related to collection of payments on former Vision Bank loan relationships | 194 | 175 | 276 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other expense - adjusted | $ | 87,830 | $ | 83,810 | $ | 77,614 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments to net income identified above (i) | $ | 3,135 | $ | 1,279 | $ | (126) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income - reported | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,639 | $ | 42,157 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income - adjusted (h) | $ | 53,480 | $ | 47,450 | $ | 41,682 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share | $ | 2.39 | $ | 2.63 | $ | 2.60 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share, adjusted (h) | $ | 3.06 | $ | 2.93 | $ | 2.57 | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average assets (a)(b) | 1.43 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.70 | % | ||||||||||||||
Annualized return on average assets, adjusted (a)(b)(h) | 1.83 | % | 1.87 | % | 1.68 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average tangible assets (a)(b)(e) | 1.46 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.73 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average tangible assets, adjusted (a)(b)(e)(h) | 1.87 | % | 1.90 | % | 1.71 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average shareholders' equity (a)(b) | 10.67 | % | 12.61 | % | 13.46 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average shareholders' equity, adjusted (a)(b)(h) | 13.68 | % | 14.03 | % | 13.31 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average tangible equity (a)(b)(c) | 12.63 | % | 14.35 | % | 15.44 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on average tangible equity, adjusted (a)(b)(c)(h) | 16.21 | % | 15.96 | % | 15.27 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Efficiency ratio (g) | 65.52 | % | 60.54 | % | 59.79 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Efficiency ratio, adjusted (g)(h) | 55.55 | % | 56.97 | % | 59.39 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized net interest margin (g) | 4.80 | % | 4.88 | % | 4.62 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized net interest margin, adjusted (g)(h) | 4.76 | % | 4.88 | % | 4.57 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Reconciliations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) Reported measure uses net income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (b) Averages are for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, as appropriate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (c) Net income for each period divided by average tangible equity during the period. Average tangible equity equals average shareholders' equity during the applicable period less average goodwill and other intangible assets during the applicable period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF AVERAGE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY TO AVERAGE TANGIBLE EQUITY: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| AVERAGE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 1,585,084 | $ | 1,341,399 | $ | 1,270,259 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets | 247,015 | 162,152 | 162,938 | |||||||||||||||||
| AVERAGE TANGIBLE EQUITY | $ | 1,338,069 | $ | 1,179,247 | $ | 1,107,321 | ||||||||||||||
| (d) Tangible equity divided by common shares outstanding at period end. Tangible equity equals total shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at the end of the period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY TO TANGIBLE EQUITY: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 1,699,759 | $ | 1,352,793 | $ | 1,279,042 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets | 302,565 | 161,990 | 162,758 | |||||||||||||||||
| TANGIBLE EQUITY | $ | 1,397,194 | $ | 1,190,803 | $ | 1,116,284 | ||||||||||||||
| (e) Net income for each period divided by average tangible assets during the period. Average tangible assets equal average assets less average goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case during the applicable period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF AVERAGE ASSETS TO AVERAGE TANGIBLE ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| AVERAGE ASSETS | $ | 11,840,992 | $ | 10,069,460 | $ | 10,045,607 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets | 247,015 | 162,152 | 162,938 | |||||||||||||||||
| AVERAGE TANGIBLE ASSETS | $ | 11,593,977 | $ | 9,907,308 | $ | 9,882,669 | ||||||||||||||
| (f) Tangible equity divided by tangible assets. Tangible assets equal total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets, in each case at the end of the period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL ASSETS TO TANGIBLE ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 12,983,967 | $ | 9,805,013 | $ | 9,886,612 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets | 302,565 | 161,990 | 162,758 | |||||||||||||||||
| TANGIBLE ASSETS | $ | 12,681,402 | $ | 9,643,023 | $ | 9,723,854 | ||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
| PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Reconciliations (continued) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (g) Efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total other expense by the sum of fully taxable equivalent net interest income and other income. Fully taxable equivalent net interest income reconciliation is shown assuming a 21% corporate federal income tax rate. Additionally, net interest margin is calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis by dividing fully taxable equivalent net interest income by average interest earning assets, in each case during the applicable period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF FULLY TAXABLE EQUIVALENT NET INTEREST INCOME TO NET INTEREST INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ | 154,777 | $ | 136,892 | $ | 132,200 | ||||||||||||||
| Fully taxable equivalent adjustment | 985 | 687 | 607 | |||||||||||||||||
| Fully taxable equivalent interest income | $ | 155,762 | $ | 137,579 | $ | 132,807 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 28,997 | 23,966 | 27,823 | |||||||||||||||||
| Fully taxable equivalent net interest income | $ | 126,765 | $ | 113,613 | $ | 104,984 | ||||||||||||||
| (h) Adjustments to net income for each period presented are detailed in the non-GAAP reconciliations of net interest income, provision for credit losses, other income, other expense and tax effect of adjustments to net income. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (i) The tax effect of adjustments to net income was calculated assuming a 21% corporate federal income tax rate. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (j) Pre-tax, pre-provision ("PTPP") net income is calculated as net income, plus income taxes, plus the provision for credit losses, in each case during the applicable period. PTPP net income is a common industry metric utilized in capital analysis and review. PTPP is used to assess the operating performance of Park while excluding the impact of the provision for credit losses. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF PRE-TAX, PRE-PROVISION NET INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,687 | $ | 42,639 | $ | 42,157 | ||||||||||||||
| Plus: Income taxes | 9,990 | 10,036 | 9,046 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: Provision for credit losses | 2,672 | 3,849 | 756 | |||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax, pre-provision net income | $ | 54,349 | $ | 56,524 | $ | 51,959 | ||||||||||||||
| (k) Effective January 1, 2023, Park adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2022-02. Among other things, this ASU eliminated the concept of troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs"). As a result of the adoption of this ASU and elimination of the concept of TDRs, total nonperforming loans ("NPLs") and total nonperforming assets ("NPAs") each decreased by $20.1 million effective January 1, 2023. Additionally, as a result of the adoption of this ASU, accruing individually evaluated loans decreased by $11.5 million effective January 1, 2023. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Park National Corporation
50 N. Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
www.parknationalcorp.com
FAQ
How did Park National Corporation (PRK) perform in Q1 2026?
Park National reported Q1 2026 net income of $41.7 million, slightly below $42.2 million a year earlier. Net interest income grew 20.5% to $125.8 million, supported by strong loan and deposit growth following the First Citizens acquisition.
What impact did the First Citizens acquisition have on PRK’s Q1 2026 results?
The First Citizens acquisition added $2.6 billion in assets, $1.6 billion in loans and $2.2 billion in deposits. Park recorded $15.5 million of merger-related expenses and recognized a $15.6 million day‑one allowance for credit losses related to the acquired loan portfolio.
How much did Park National’s loans and deposits grow by March 31, 2026?
At March 31, 2026, total loans were $9.67 billion, up 22.6% from a year earlier, and total deposits were $11.00 billion, up 34.1%. Much of this growth came from the First Citizens transaction and expansion in the new Tennessee region.
What dividend did Park National (PRK) declare for Q1 2026?
Park’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. This compares to a regular quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share in the prior-year quarter.
How did Park National’s asset quality and reserves look in Q1 2026?
Park’s allowance for credit losses was $108.6 million, or 1.12% of loans, up from $93.0 million at year-end 2025. Annualized net charge‑offs were 0.12% of average loans, and nonperforming loans were 0.86% of total loans.
What were Park National’s key profitability ratios in Q1 2026?
Return on average assets was 1.43% and return on average shareholders’ equity was 10.67% in Q1 2026. The net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis was 4.80%, while the efficiency ratio rose to 65.52%.