Core Insights - Potomac Bank has been recognized as a 2025 "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker, marking its sixth selection in the last seven years [1][5]. Company Overview - Potomac Bank, founded in 1871 and renamed on November 3, 2025, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. with approximately $962 million in assets as of September 30, 2025 [5]. - The bank operates through its main office and eight branch offices, providing a range of financial services including commercial and residential loans, trust services, and online banking [5]. Employee Satisfaction and Corporate Culture - The "Best Banks to Work For" program, initiated in 2013, evaluates banks based on employee satisfaction, with a focus on engaged leadership, corporate culture, job training, and employee benefits [2][3]. - Potomac Bank emphasizes creating a workplace where employees feel valued, offering initiatives such as employee ownership, paid time off for volunteering, and fostering a fun work environment [4][5]. Recognition and Awards - In addition to the "Best Banks to Work For" recognition, Potomac Bank has received multiple accolades, including being voted "Loudoun's Favorite" in various categories and recognized as a "Top 200 Community Bank" by American Banker in 2023 [5].

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCID:PTBS) -- Potomac Bank recently announced it was voted the "best" in the Martinsburg Journal-News 2025 Best of the Best Readers' Choice Awards in four financial services categories: Bank, Financial Planning, Loan Service, and Mortgage Company. The bank has received similar Best of the Best honors over the past six years from the same readers' poll. Voting was conducted earlier in the year prior to the bank adopting its new name on November 3, 2025 – Po ...

Financial Performance - The company reported net income of $2.1 million for Q2 2025, an increase of $654 thousand from $1.4 million in Q2 2024, with earnings per share rising from $0.34 to $0.50 [1][2] - For the first half of 2025, net income reached $4.3 million, up from $3.1 million in the same period of 2024, with earnings per share increasing from $0.75 to $1.03 [2][27] - Adjusted net income for Q2 2025 was $2.141 million, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.52, compared to $1.725 million and $0.42 in Q2 2024 [3][10] Revenue and Income Sources - Net interest income increased by $280 thousand, or 4%, to $7.6 million in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, while total interest and dividend income rose by $490 thousand [5][27] - Noninterest income totaled $1.8 million in Q2 2025, a decrease of $63 thousand from Q1 2025, primarily due to a drop in other operating income [8][27] Asset Quality and Loan Performance - Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.24% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 0.25% in Q1 2025 and 0.34% in Q2 2024 [11][29] - Loan balances increased by 11% annualized in Q2 2025, with total loans reaching $736.4 million [10][16] Deposits and Borrowings - Total deposits increased by $22.5 million, or 12% annualized, to $794.9 million in Q2 2025 [18][29] - Other borrowings totaled $31.8 million, with a significant portion from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh [19] Shareholder Value and Capital Ratios - The company increased its quarterly cash dividend by 8% to $0.13 per share [10][21] - Shareholders' equity rose to $77.5 million, an increase of $1.4 million from Q1 2025 [20][29] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted a 9% annualized revenue growth and robust loan and deposit growth, expressing optimism for the year ahead despite economic challenges [4][10]