Oak Valley Bancorp CEO to Retire, President McCarty Named Successor; Reports 34% Net Income Decline for 2025

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Oak Valley Bancorp announced the planned retirement of CEO Christopher M. Courtney, effective June 30, 2026, with President and COO Richard A. McCarty appointed as his successor, while also reporting a 34.1% decrease in 2025 net income.

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• CEO Retirement Announced

  Christopher M. Courtney will retire as Chief Executive Officer effective June 30, 2026, concluding a 30-year career with the company.

• New CEO Appointed

  Richard A. McCarty, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Mr. Courtney as President and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring an internal and planned leadership transition.

• 2025 Net Income Decline

  Consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, totaled $23.9 million ($2.88 per diluted share), representing a 34.1% decrease compared to 2024, primarily due to a fourth-quarter provision for credit losses.

• Asset and Deposit Growth

  Total assets exceeded $2.02 billion in 2025, an increase of $122.5 million year over year, and total deposits increased to $1.79 billion.

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The filing details a significant leadership transition with the planned retirement of CEO Christopher M. Courtney and the internal promotion of Richard A. McCarty to CEO. This ensures continuity but marks a change at the top. Concurrently, the company reported a substantial 34.1% year-over-year decline in 2025 net income, primarily due to a fourth-quarter provision for credit losses. Investors should monitor the impact of the new leadership on strategic direction and the company's ability to manage credit quality and improve profitability in future periods.