CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP Reports 2025 Annual Results, Details Susquehanna Merger Impact

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Citizens & Northern Corp's 2025 annual report highlights the financial results and the impact of its Susquehanna merger, showing growth in assets and adjusted earnings despite higher credit loss provisions and merger-related costs.

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• Susquehanna Merger Completed

  The merger with Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc. was completed on October 1, 2025, resulting in the issuance of 2,272,948 common shares and total merger consideration valued at $44.6 million. This expanded total assets to $3.1 billion, up 89% from 2019, and increased total loans to $2.4 billion.

• Mixed Financial Performance

  GAAP net income for 2025 was $23.4 million ($1.46 diluted EPS), down from $26.0 million ($1.69 diluted EPS) in 2024, primarily due to $7.94 million in merger-related expenses. However, adjusted net income (excluding merger expenses) increased to $29.8 million ($1.85 diluted EPS) in 2025 from $26.0 million in 2024. Net interest income rose to $91.9 million with a net interest margin of 3.61%.

• Increased Credit Loss Provision and Nonperforming Assets

  The provision for credit losses significantly increased to $6.07 million in 2025 from $2.20 million in 2024. Total nonperforming assets rose to $33.1 million (1.06% of total assets) in 2025, up from $24.1 million (0.92% of total assets) in 2024, including $6.8 million in nonaccrual PCD loans from the merger.

• Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed

  A putative class action lawsuit against C&N Bank, alleging involvement in a Ponzi scheme, was dismissed with prejudice by the US District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on December 30, 2025.

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Citizens & Northern Corp's 2025 annual report details the financial impact of its merger with Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc., completed on October 1, 2025. While GAAP net income and diluted EPS decreased due to $7.94 million in merger-related expenses, adjusted net income and diluted EPS showed growth. The merger significantly expanded the company's asset base and loan portfolio, but also led to a notable increase in the provision for credit losses and nonperforming assets. The company maintains strong capital ratios and ample liquidity, and a class action lawsuit against its subsidiary was dismissed, providing a positive legal development.