AmeriServ Financial Strengthens Strategic Partnership with SB Value Partners

Core Viewpoint - AmeriServ Financial, Inc. has amended its consulting agreement with SB Value Partners, L.P. to enhance their strategic partnership and expand consulting services over a four-year term [1][2]. Group 1: Agreement Details - The amended agreement builds on a previously executed consulting agreement from April 2025, reflecting a successful collaboration over the past eight months [1]. - The new agreement aims to improve efficiency and business development in AmeriServ's Trust and Wealth Management divisions [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - AmeriServ Financial Inc. operates a community bank with total assets of $1.5 billion and a book value of $6.94 per common share as of September 30, 2025 [3]. - The Wealth Management Division of AmeriServ administers customer assets totaling $2.7 billion [3]. Group 3: SB Value Partners Overview - SB Value Partners specializes in providing advisory services and FinTech investing to community financial institutions, managing over $5.9 billion in community investment portfolios [4]. - The firm has a focus on enhancing return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) for its clients [4].