INVESTOR PRESENTATION 4Q 2025 NASDAQ: ALRS DISCLAIMERS Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning plans, estimates, calculations, forecasts and projections with respect to the anticipated future performance of Alerus Financial Corporation. These statements are often, but not always, ...

Core Viewpoint - Alerus Financial Corporation is positioned as a stable financial services provider with a consistent price target of $27, reflecting analysts' positive outlook on its financial health and performance [1][6]. Financial Performance - Alerus reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59, and showing significant improvement from $0.26 per share in the same quarter last year, indicating strong financial health [2][6]. - Analysts anticipate growth in earnings for Alerus's upcoming earnings report, although there are concerns that the company may lack the optimal factors for an earnings beat [5]. Analyst Insights - Despite the stable consensus price target, analyst Wallave William IV from Raymond James has set a slightly lower price target of $24, suggesting potential growth opportunities for the stock [3][6]. - The Zacks Rank system highlights Alerus as a promising stock for value investors, focusing on trends in value, growth, and momentum [3]. Strategic Initiatives - Alerus's recent earnings call featured key leaders discussing the company's achievements and future plans, indicating strong interest from analysts in the company's performance and potential [4].

Financial Performance - Net interest income for 3Q 2025 was $43.1 million, a 0.2% increase from 2Q 2025[35, 38, 54] - Noninterest income was $29.4 million, representing 40.6% of revenue[35, 38, 118] - Adjusted EPS was $0.66 and adjusted ROAA was 1.28%[35, 118] - Tangible book value per share was $16.90, an increase of $0.79 from the prior quarter[35, 40, 118] Balance Sheet - Total loans reached $4.1 billion, a 1.4% increase from June 30, 2025[15, 35, 61, 118] - Total deposits amounted to $4.4 billion, a 1.7% increase from June 30, 2025[15, 35, 68, 118] - The loan to deposit ratio was 93.0%, a 0.2% decrease from the previous quarter[35, 68, 71, 118] Asset Quality and Capital Strength - Total reserves to loans were 1.51%[35, 100, 104, 118] - CET1 was 10.8%, well above bank regulatory requirements[35, 106, 118] - Net recoveries to average loans were (0.17)% for the quarter[35, 98, 104] Divisional Performance - Banking services noninterest income decreased 23.9% from 2Q 2025, primarily due to a $2.1 million gain on sale of a purchased credit deteriorated hospitality loan in 2Q 2025[75, 80] - Retirement and Benefit Services revenue increased 2.9% compared to 2Q 2025, driven by an increase in asset-based fees[85] - Wealth Advisory Services revenue decreased 10.9% from 2Q 2025, primarily due to the timing of the wealth management platform conversion and a decrease in brokerage and insurance commissions[90]

Financial Performance Highlights - Net interest income for Q1 2025 was $412 million, a 75% increase compared to Q4 2024[51] - Net interest margin increased by 21 basis points to 341% in Q1 2025 from 320% in Q4 2024[51] - Adjusted earnings per share increased to $056 in Q1 2025, up $011 from Q4 2024[38] - Adjusted return on average assets was 110% in Q1 2025, a 25 basis points increase from Q4 2024[38] - Adjusted return on average tangible common equity was 1761% in Q1 2025, a 27% increase from Q4 2024[38] Balance Sheet Strength - Total loans increased by $93 million, or 23%, from December 31, 2024, reaching $41 billion[38, 60] - Total deposits increased by $107 million, or 24%, from December 31, 2024, reaching $45 billion[38, 67] - The loan-to-deposit ratio was 911% as of March 31, 2025[38, 67] Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy - The ratio of reserves to total loans was 152% as of March 31, 2025, an increase of 2 basis points from December 31, 2024[38, 96] - Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio was 101%, exceeding regulatory requirements[38] Segment Performance - Banking services noninterest income decreased 555% from Q4 2024, primarily due to a gain on the sale of fixed assets in the previous quarter[75] - Retirement and Benefit Services revenue decreased 23% compared to Q4 2024, driven by a decrease in asset-based and other fees[80] - Wealth advisory services revenue decreased 15% from Q4 2024[83]