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2022 ANNUAL REPORT

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Front Row (Left to Right): A. Patricia Merryman, Donald W. Merricks (Vice Chairman), James E. Burton, IV (Chairman), 
Aubrey H. Hall, III, Michael E. Watson, Connie C. Burnette
Back Row (Left to Right): Dr. Robert L. Johnson, II, L. Frank King, Jr., C. Bryan Stott, Carroll E. Shelton, Judson H. Dalton, 
Robert Hurt, Robert L. Finch, Jr., Dr. Albert L. Payne, James O. Watts, IV, Elton W. Blackstock, Jr.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Front Row (Left to Right): Vivian S. Brown, Aubrey H. Hall, III (President & CEO), Krystal D. Harris
Back Row (Left to Right): Allison G. Daniels, Michael D. Lyster, Bryan M. Lemley, Shawn D. Stone, James M. Minear, 
Tracie A. Gallahan

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March 15, 2023 — As I write this letter, financial markets 
continue to process and react to news regarding the failures 
of Silicon Valley Bank (CA) and Signature Bank (NY), and 
the decision by Silvergate Bank (CA) to wind-down its 
operations and liquidate.  These banks had uniquely different 
characteristics than most traditional financial institutions, 
especially community banks, with focuses on the technology 
sector and cryptocurrency deposits, which led to heightened 
liquidity and funding risks in the current environment.     

The United States Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, and 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have taken 
actions to provide assurance to bank depositors and to the 
banking industry.  Through the FDIC, customers of Silicon 
Valley Bank and Signature Bank were provided access to 
100% of their deposits, even in excess of FDIC insurance 
limits, which in essence makes them whole.  Additionally, the 
Federal Reserve established a Term Funding Program that 
provides liquidity to banks through pledging high-quality 
securities.  This additional funding gives banks another option 
for meeting the needs of depositors, without requiring sales 
of investment securities at losses in unfavorable market 
conditions.   

I am confident in the financial position of Pinnacle Bankshares 
Corporation and its solely owned subsidiary, First National 
Bank.  First National is conservatively managed and well-
capitalized per all regulatory definitions with a strong, 
diversified depositor base.  We are also a nationally chartered 
bank that operates under the strict regulatory supervision 
of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  We have 
sustained a solid liquidity position through 2022 and the 
first two months of 2023 and the majority of our securities 
portfolio is relatively short-term.  Additionally, I am pleased to 
report that our financial performance significantly improved 
last year.

For 2022, Pinnacle generated record high net income of 
$8.2 million.  This represents a $3.9 million, or 88%, increase 
in net income as compared to 2021 and provided a 0.82% 
return on average assets for the year.  Our previous record 
high net income was $4.4 million in 2019, just prior to a period 
of significant growth for our company over the course of 
2020 and 2021.  Since then, Pinnacle has doubled in size to 
nearly $1 billion in total assets primarily resulting from our 
acquisition of Virginia Bank Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly-

owned subsidiary Virginia Bank & Trust Company, as well 
as our expansion into Charlottesville and opening of a new 
branch in Forest, VA.  While it has taken some time to absorb 
the costs associated with these initiatives and begin realizing 
profitability enhancements, we are now benefiting from our 
increased scale and capacity.  

The primary driver of Pinnacle’s 2022 performance was higher 
net interest income, which increased $5.5 million, or 21%, as a 
result of increased loan and securities volume combined with 
higher asset yields.  As a reminder, we had over $298 million 
in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet as of year-
end 2021, which we worked diligently to deploy during 2022.  
For the year, our loan portfolio increased $80.6 million, or 15%, 
primarily driven by higher volume of commercial and dealer 
automobile loans, and our securities portfolio increased 
$130.4 million, or 108%, due mainly to the purchase of over 
$100 million in one to three year U.S. Treasury Notes in an 
effort to capitalize on our liquidity position and higher interest 
rates.  The deployment of cash into loans and securities 
helped improve our net interest margin to 3.18% for 2022 as 
compared to 2.86% for the prior year.   

For 2022, Pinnacle incurred $27.2 million in non-interest 
expense, an increase of 2% compared to 2021, which was 
well controlled given the high inflation and tight labor market 

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we experienced.  Non-interest income totaled $7 million, 
which was a decrease of 2%, primarily resulting from lower 
sales of mortgage loans and a decrease in loan fee income.  
Mortgage loan production was negatively impacted by higher 
market interest rates and housing inventory shortages, while 
loan fees declined due to the Bank ceasing the origination 
of Paycheck Protection Program loans.  

Credit quality remained strong during 2022 with Pinnacle’s 
criticized and classified loans decreasing $6.7 million, or 65%, 
to $3.7 million as of year-end.  Additionally, we experienced 
net recoveries of $51,000 for the year.  As of December 
31, 2022, we did not have any Other Real Estate Owned 
(OREO) and Non-Performing Loans-to-Total Loans and Non-
Performing Assets-to-Total Assets were 0.27% and 0.17%, 
respectively.  We have continued to emphasize credit quality 
due to the potential for a recession and concerns regarding 
the negative impact higher inflation and market interest rates 
may have on borrowers.

From a balance sheet perspective, Pinnacle finished 2022 
with $970 million in total assets comprised primarily of $633 
million in loans, $251 million in securities, and $36.5 million in 
cash and cash equivalents.  Total liabilities were $913 million 
and were mainly comprised of $899 million in deposits, which 
decreased $38.8 million, or 4%, compared to the prior year-
end.  During 2020 and 2021 significant liquidity built up in the 
banking industry as a result of federal government stimulus 
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The winding down 
of this stimulus combined with the Federal Open Market 
Committee’s actions to combat inflation have “tightened” 
the money supply, creating lower levels of bank deposits 
and increased deposit competition.            

Stockholders’ equity totaled $57 million as of December 31, 
2022, which is a decrease of $5.4 million compared to year-
end 2021.  The decline is due to $15.3 million in unrealized 
losses on our securities portfolio resulting from the rising 
interest rate environment, which was partially offset by 
higher retained earnings.  Correspondingly, Pinnacle’s 
book value per share fell to $26.17 from $28.74 during the 
same time period.  The unrealized losses on our securities 
portfolio are excluded for regulatory capital ratio calculation 
purposes with Pinnacle and First National Bank remaining 
well-capitalized per all regulatory definitions as mentioned 
earlier.   As previously noted, a significant amount of our 

securities portfolio consists of short-term U.S. Treasury Notes, 
minimizing credit risk and providing repricing opportunities in 
the near future.  These notes are also eligible to be pledged 
as part of the Federal Reserve’s Term Funding Program that 
was announced in response to bank failures in March of 2023.  

As of February 28, 2023, Pinnacle’s share price was $20.73 
based on the last trade.  This price is reflective of a 5.5 
multiple of last twelve months’ earnings per share, which is 
below 25th percentile for our Virginia Community Bank Peer 
Group.   I am hopeful that our 2022 performance will drive 
improvement in our share price, which has been negatively 
impacted by lower levels of profitability in 2020 and 2021.  
For 2022, Pinnacle paid $0.61 per share in cash dividends, 
an increase of $0.05 per share, or 9%, compared to the prior 
year.  We also increased our quarterly cash dividend to 
$0.20 per share during the 1st quarter of 2023.  Our Board 
remains committed to a disciplined dividend strategy, while 
also increasing capital through retained earnings to support 
the size of our institution and provide a cushion for future 
challenges, including a potential recession.

I would like to thank A. Patricia Merryman and Dr. Albert L. 
Payne for their service to the Boards of Pinnacle Bankshares 
Corporation and First National Bank.  These individuals 
helped  lead  us  through  the  significant  growth  of  our 
company during very challenging times and will be retiring 
from the Boards effective as of our 2023 Annual Meeting 
of Shareholders.  Their experience, guidance and support 
will be missed.  Robert Hurt, Dean of Liberty University’s 
School of Government and a former U.S. Congressman, was 
appointed to the Boards last year and is standing for election 
to the Pinnacle Board by our shareholders.  Additionally, 
Vivian S. Brown, Vice President of Pinnacle and Executive 
Vice President & Chief Retail Officer of First National Bank, is 
standing for election to the Pinnacle Board.  Vivian has made 
significant contributions to our success over the years and 
will be retiring as an employee of Pinnacle and First National 
on May 5, 2023 after thirty-five years in banking.  

Congratulations to Tracie A. Gallahan, Senior Vice President & 
Chief Revenue Officer, Krystal D. Harris, Senior Vice President 
& Chief Human Resources Officer, Michael L. Lyster, Senior 
Vice President & Chief Credit Officer, James M. Minear, Senior 
Vice President & Chief Lending Officer (Northern Market), 
and Shawn D. Stone, Senior Vice President & Chief Lending 

[1] Performance Trust Capital Partners – Virginia Bank Trading Date - $500mm-$5B in Assets as of February 28 2023.

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Officer (Southern Market) who were part of a comprehensive 
management succession plan and promoted to their current 
roles during 2022.  Tracie, Jim and Shawn are long-term First 
National employees with extensive banking experience 
and knowledge of the markets we serve.  Michael joined 
First National in 2019 and initially led our expansion into 
Charlottesville.  He is a career banker with over thirty years’ 
experience, primarily in commercial lending.  Krystal joined 
First National in 2021 after over a decade of human resources 
experience in the medical profession and has helped the 
Bank navigate through a very challenging jobs market, 
bringing important experience and value that help secure 
our position as a strong employer.  Additionally, Melissa 
T. Campbell, another long-term and valued First National 
employee, will be succeeding Ms. Brown as our new Chief 
Retail Officer.  I am excited to work with all of these high 
caliber individuals in their new roles.

Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be conducted on 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at Virginia 
Technical Institute, located at 201 Ogden Road, Altavista, 
VA 24517.  The meeting will be followed by a luncheon 
provided for those in attendance.  I hope you will join us 
for an informative session regarding your investment and a 
celebration of First National Bank’s 115th year of operation.

In closing, the growth initiatives executed during the past 
two years were challenging, especially while also dealing 
with the Pandemic; however, Pinnacle is beginning to 
realize the benefits.  I am proud of our perseverance and 
believe all the hard work and efforts have positioned us for 
continued success.  Pinnacle’s Board and Management 
remain committed to further enhancing shareholder value 
and although economic conditions remain volatile, I am 
optimistic regarding our future.

As always, thank you for your support, confidence and the 
opportunity to serve your interests as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation.

Sincerely, 

Aubrey H. Hall, III “Todd” 
President & CEO  

All forward-looking information in this letter should be read with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the cautionary language regarding forward-looking 
statements contained in this Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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OUR HISTORY

1908

The First National 
Bank of Altavista, at 
the corner of Broad 
& Seventh Streets, is 
formed with the Bank’s 
charter granted on 
December 17, 1908.

2019

First National Bank 
announces expansion 
into the Charlottesville 
Market. The Ivy Road 
Loan Production Office 
becomes a full service 
branch in 2022.

IN 2017, THE LYNCHBURG 
Headquarters is 
established on Odd 
Fellows Road in 2017. 
The Bank currently has  
11 branches across the 
greater Lynchburg area.

FOR OVER 90 YEARS, 
First National Bank 
successfully operates 
and prospers within the 
Town of Altavista.

1999

First National Bank 
enters the Lynchburg 
Market by establishing 
the Lynchburg Airport 
branch in June of 1999.

2020

First National Bank and 
Virginia Bank & Trust 
successfully merge 
on October 30, 2020. 
The Bank’s expanded 
footprint now includes 6 
branches in Danville and 
Pittsylvania County.

2023

First National Bank is celebrating its 115th anniversary with 18 
branches across the Danville, Lynchburg and Charlottesville 
Markets. We are HERE TO STAY & READY TO SERVE!

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PINNACLE BANKSHARES CORPORATION  
AND SUBSIDIARY 

Table of Contents 

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Company Overview 
11 
Results of Operations 
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Consolidated Balance Sheets 
18 
  Consolidated Statement of Income 
19 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity                                                                                    20 
21 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
22 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
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Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation 

Company Overview 

Pinnacle’s Business 

Pinnacle  Bankshares  Corporation  (“Pinnacle”  or  the  “Company”),  a  Virginia  corporation,  was  organized  in  1997  and  is 
registered  as a  bank  holding company  under  the  Bank  Holding  Company  Act  of  1956,  as  amended  (the  “BHCA”).  Pinnacle  is 
headquartered in Altavista, Virginia.  Pinnacle conducts all of its business activities through the branch offices of its wholly-owned 
subsidiary bank, First National Bank (Altavista, Virginia) (“First National Bank” or the “Bank”). Pinnacle was primarily established 
for the purpose of holding the stock of its subsidiary, First National Bank, and of such other subsidiaries as Pinnacle may acquire or 
establish. Pinnacle’s headquarters are located at 622 Broad Street, Altavista, Virginia.  Pinnacle’s website is  www.1stnatbk.com.  
The information on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this Annual Report. 

First National Bank was organized as a national bank in 1908 and commenced general banking operations in December of that 
year, providing services to commercial and agricultural businesses as well as individuals in the Altavista area.  With an emphasis 
on personal service, First National Bank today offers a broad range of commercial and retail banking products and services including 
checking,  savings  and  time  deposits,  individual  retirement  accounts,  online  banking,  mobile  banking,  remote  deposit  capture, 
merchant bankcard processing, residential and commercial mortgages, home equity loans, consumer installment loans, agricultural 
loans, investment loans, small business loans, commercial loans, lines of credit and letters of credit.  First National Bank also offers 
a full range of investment, insurance and annuity products through its association with LPL Financial LLC, and Bankers Insurance, 
LLC.   

       First National Bank is a community banking organization serving central and southern Virginia.  The Bank serves market areas 
consisting  primarily  of  all  or  portions  of  the  Counties  of  Amherst,  Bedford,  Campbell  and  Pittsylvania,  and  the  Cities  of 
Charlottesville, Danville and Lynchburg.  The Company has a total of eighteen branches with one branch in Amherst County within 
the Town of Amherst, two branches in  Bedford County; five branches in Campbell County, including two within the Town of 
Altavista, where the Bank was founded; one branch in the  City of Charlottesville, three branches in the City of Danville; three 
branches in the City of Lynchburg; and three branches in Pittsylvania County, including one within the Town of Chatham.  First 
National Bank is celebrating its 115th year of operation.  

First National Bank has two wholly-owned subsidiaries. FNB Property Corp., which is a Virginia corporation, formed to hold 
title to hold real estate for future bank premises.  First Properties, Inc., also a Virginia corporation, was formed to hold title to other 
real estate owned.  

Pinnacle’s revenues are primarily derived from interest and fees received in connection with real estate and other loans, and 
from  interest  and  dividends  from  investment  securities.  The  principal  sources  of  funds  for  Pinnacle’s  lending  activities  are  its 
deposits,  repayment  of  loans,  maturity  of  investment  securities,  and  borrowings  from  the  Federal  Home  Loan  Bank  of  Atlanta 
(“FHLB”).   

Pinnacle’s operations are influenced by general economic conditions and by related monetary and fiscal policies of regulatory 
agencies,  including  the  Board  of  Governors  of  the  Federal  Reserve  System  (the  “Federal  Reserve”).  As  a  national  banking 
association, the Bank is supervised and examined by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”). Interest rates on 
competing investments and general market rates of interest influence deposit flows and costs of funds. Lending activities are affected 
by the demand for financing of real estate and other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rate environment and its 
impact on local demand and the availability of funds. The Bank faces strong competition in the attraction of deposits, its primary 
source of lendable funds, and in the origination of loans. 

Competition 

The banking business in central and southern Virginia is highly competitive with respect to both loans and deposits and has a 
number of major banks that have offices operating throughout the state and in Pinnacle’s market area.  Pinnacle actively competes 
for all types of deposits and loans with other banks and with nonbank financial institutions, including savings and loan associations, 
finance companies, credit unions, mortgage companies, insurance companies and other lending institutions. 

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Institutions such as brokerage firms, credit card companies and even retail establishments offer alternative investment vehicles 
such as money market funds as well as traditional banking services.  Other entities (both public and private) seeking to raise capital 
through the issuance and sale of debt or equity securities also represent a source of competition for Pinnacle with respect to the 
acquisition  of  deposits.    Among  the  advantages  that  the  major  banks  have  over  Pinnacle  is  their  ability  to  finance  extensive 
advertising campaigns and to allocate their investment assets to regions of highest yield and demand over a more diverse geographic 
area.   Although major  banks have these  competitive advantages over small community banks,  Pinnacle  actively emphasizes its 
competitive advantage by soliciting customers who prefer the personal service offered by a community bank. 

Pinnacle  is  not  dependent upon  a single  customer or  industry,  the  loss  of  which  would  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on 

Pinnacle’s financial condition.  Pinnacle is located in a market rich in industrial and retail diversification.  

Pinnacle believes that its prompt response to lending requests is a key factor to Pinnacle’s competitive position in its primary 
service area.  In addition, local decision-making and the accessibility of senior management to customers also distinguish Pinnacle 
from other area financial institutions. 

In  order  to  compete  with  the  other  financial  institutions  in  its  primary  service  area,  Pinnacle relies  principally upon  local 
promotional activities, personal contact by its officers, directors, employees and stockholders and its ability to offer specialized 
services  to  customers.    Pinnacle’s  promotional  activities  emphasize  the  advantages  of  dealing  with  a  local  bank  attuned  to  the 
particular needs of the community. 

Common Stock and Dividends.  

Common  Stock  of  Pinnacle  is  traded  on  the  OTCQX  under  the  symbol  “PPBN.”    As  of  March  30,  2023,  there  were 
approximately 2,184,033 shares of Common Stock outstanding, which shares are held by approximately 500 active shareholders of 
record.  

Substantially all of Pinnacle’s retained earnings consist of undistributed earnings of First National Bank, which are restricted 
by  various  regulations  administered  by  federal  banking  regulatory  agencies.  Under  applicable  federal  laws,  the  OCC  restricts, 
without prior approval, the total dividend payments of First National Bank in any calendar year to the net profits of that year, as 
defined, combined with the retained net profits for the two preceding years.  

Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, Pinnacle and First National 
Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet 
items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Pinnacle and First National Bank’s capital amounts and classification are 
also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. 

Employees 

As of December 31, 2022, Pinnacle had 178 full-time and 10 part-time employees.  Pinnacle’s management believes that its 

employee relations are good, although recent growth and the current jobs market have presented challenges. 

Regulation and Supervision 

General.  Bank holding companies, banks and their affiliates are extensively regulated under both federal and state law. The 
following summary briefly describes significant provisions of currently applicable federal and state laws and certain regulations and 
the potential impact of such provisions. This summary is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular 
statutory or regulatory provisions or proposals. Because regulation of financial institutions changes regularly and is the subject of 
constant  legislative  and  regulatory  debate,  we  cannot  forecast  how  federal  and  state  regulation  and  supervision  of  financial 
institutions may change in the future and affect Pinnacle’s and First National Bank’s operations. 

As a national bank, First National Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and regular examination by the OCC. The prior 
approval of the OCC or other appropriate bank regulatory authority is required for a national bank to merge with another bank or 
purchase the assets or assume the deposits of another bank. In reviewing applications seeking approval of merger and acquisition 
transactions, the bank regulatory authorities will consider, among other things, the competitive effect and public benefits of the 
transactions, the capital position of the constituent organizations and the combined organization, the risks to the stability of the U.S. 

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banking  or financial  system, the  applicant’s  performance  record  under  the  Community  Reinvestment  Act  (the  “CRA”)  and  fair 
housing initiatives, the data security and cybersecurity infrastructure of the constituent organizations and the combined organization, 
and the effectiveness of the subject organizations in combating money laundering activities.  

The OCC announced on October 6, 2022 that its supervisory strategies for 2023 will focus on: (a) strategic and operational 
planning; (b) credit risk management and allowance for credit losses; (c) operational resilience; (d) oversight of third parties and 
related concentrations; (e) Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering and sanctions program compliance management; (f) interest 
rate risk and liquidity risk management; (g) consumer compliance and fair lending risk; (h) CRA performance; (i) new products and 
services,  including  those  related  to  payments  and  fintech/digital  assets;  and  (j)  climate-related  financial  risk  management.  The 
OCC’s 2023 supervisory plan provides the foundation for policy initiatives and supervisory strategies as applied to national banks, 
such as First National Bank, and OCC staff members use the plan to guide their priorities, planning, and resource allocations over 
the course of the coming fiscal year. 

Each depositor’s account with First National Bank is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) to 

the maximum amount permitted by law.  

First National Bank is also subject to certain regulations promulgated by the Federal Reserve and applicable provisions of 

Virginia law, insofar as they do not conflict with or are not preempted by federal banking law. 

The regulations of the Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC govern most aspects of Pinnacle’s business, including deposit 
reserve requirements, investments, loans, certain check clearing activities, issuance of securities, payment of dividends, branching, 
and  numerous  other  matters.    Further,  the  federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  have  adopted  guidelines  and  released  interpretive 
materials that establish operational and managerial standards to promote the safe and sound operation of banks and bank holding 
companies.  These standards relate to the institution’s key operating functions, including but not limited to internal controls, internal 
audit systems, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest rate exposure, asset growth, asset quality, earnings, compensation 
of management, information systems, data security and cybersecurity, and risk management.  As a consequence of the extensive 
regulation of commercial banking activities in the United States, Pinnacle’s business is particularly susceptible to changes in state 
and federal legislation and regulations, which may have the effect of increasing the cost of doing business, limiting permissible 
activities or increasing competition. 

As a bank holding company, Pinnacle is subject to the BHCA, and regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve. A bank 
holding company is required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve before making certain acquisitions or engaging in certain 
activities. Bank holding companies and their subsidiaries are also subject to restrictions on transactions with insiders and affiliates. 

A bank holding company is required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve before it may acquire all or substantially 
all of the assets of any bank, and before it may acquire ownership or control of the voting shares of any bank if, after giving effect 
to the acquisition, the bank holding company would own or control more than 5.0% of the voting shares of such bank. The approval 
of the Federal Reserve is also required for the merger or consolidation of bank holding companies. 

Pursuant to the BHCA, the Federal Reserve has the power to order any bank holding company or its subsidiaries to terminate 
any activity or to terminate its ownership or control of any subsidiary when the Federal Reserve has reasonable grounds to believe 
that continuation of such activity or ownership constitutes a serious risk to the financial soundness, safety or stability of any bank 
subsidiary of the bank holding company. 

Pinnacle  is  required  to  file  periodic  reports  with  the  Federal  Reserve  and  provide  any  additional  information  the  Federal 
Reserve  may  require.  The  Federal  Reserve  also  has  the  authority  to  examine  Pinnacle  and  its  subsidiaries,  as  well  as  any 
arrangements  between  Pinnacle and its subsidiaries, with the cost  of any such examinations to be borne by Pinnacle.  Banking 
subsidiaries of bank holding companies are also subject to certain restrictions imposed by federal law in dealings with their holding 
companies and other affiliates. 

Regulatory Reform.  The financial crisis of 2008, including the downturn of global economic, financial and money markets 
and the threat of collapse of numerous financial institutions, and other events led to the adoption of numerous laws and regulations 
that apply to, and focus on, financial institutions. The most significant of these laws is the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and 
Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), which was enacted on July 21, 2010 and, in part, was intended to implement 

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significant structural reforms to the financial services industry. The Dodd-Frank Act implemented far-reaching changes across the 
financial regulatory landscape, including changes that have significantly affected the business of all bank holding companies and 
banks, including Pinnacle and First National Bank. Some of the rules that have been proposed and, in some cases, adopted to comply 
with the Dodd-Frank Act’s mandates are discussed further below. 

In  May  2018,  the  Economic  Growth,  Regulatory  Relief  and  Consumer  Protection  Act  (the  “EGRRCPA”)  was  enacted  to 
reduce the regulatory burden on certain banking organizations, including community banks, by modifying or eliminating certain 
federal regulatory requirements. In particular , the EGRRCPA amended certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act as well as statutes 
administered by the Federal Reserve, OCC and the FDIC. Certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and changes thereto resulting 
from the enactment of EGRRCPA that may affect Pinnacle and First National Bank are discussed below in more detail.  

Pinnacle continues to experience ongoing regulatory reform. These regulatory changes could have a significant effect on how 
Pinnacle conducts its business. The specific implications of the Dodd-Frank Act, the EGRRCPA, and other potential regulatory 
reforms cannot yet be fully predicted and will depend to a large extent on the specific regulations that are to be adopted in the future.  

Capital Requirements and Prompt Corrective Action. The Federal Reserve, the OCC and the FDIC have adopted risk-based 
capital  adequacy  guidelines  for  bank  holding  companies  and  banks  pursuant  to  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation 
Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) and the Basel III Capital Accords.  See the “Equity” section within “Results of Operations” 
for more detail. 

The  federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  have  broad  powers  to  take  prompt  corrective  action  to  resolve  problems  of  insured 
depository institutions.    Under the  FDICIA,  there are  five  capital  categories applicable  to  bank  holding  companies  and  insured 
institutions, each with specific regulatory consequences. The extent of the agencies’ powers depends on whether the institution in 
question  is  “well  capitalized,”  “adequately  capitalized,”  “undercapitalized,”  “significantly  undercapitalized”  or  “critically 
undercapitalized.”  These terms are defined under uniform regulations issued by each of the federal bank regulatory agencies.  If the 
appropriate  federal  bank  regulatory  agency  determines  that  an  insured  institution  is  in  an  unsafe  or  unsound  condition,  it  may 
reclassify the institution to a lower capital category (other than critically undercapitalized) and require the submission of a plan to 
correct the unsafe or unsound condition. 

Failure to meet statutorily mandated capital guidelines or more restrictive ratios separately established for a financial institution 
could  subject  Pinnacle  and  its  subsidiaries  to  a  variety  of  enforcement  remedies,  including  issuance  of  a  capital  directive,  the 
termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC, a prohibition on accepting or renewing brokered deposits, limitations on the rates of 
interest that the institution may pay on its deposits, and other restrictions on its business.  In addition, an institution may not make 
a  capital  distribution,  such  as  a  dividend  or  other  distribution that  is in  substance  a  distribution  of  capital  to  the  owners  of  the 
institution if following such a distribution the institution would be undercapitalized. Thus, if the making of such dividend would 
cause First National Bank to become undercapitalized, it could not pay a dividend to Pinnacle. 

Basel III Capital Framework. The federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted rules to implement the Basel III capital 
framework as outlined by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and standards for calculating risk-weighted assets and risk-
based  capital  measurements  (collectively,  the  “Basel  III  Capital  Rules”)  that  apply  to  banking  institutions  they  supervise.    For 
purposes of these capital rules, (i) common equity Tier 1 capital (“CET1”) consists principally of common stock (including surplus) 
and retained earnings; (ii) Tier 1 capital consists principally of CET1 plus non-cumulative preferred stock and related surplus, and 
certain  grandfathered  cumulative  preferred  stock  and  trust  preferred  securities;  and  (iii)  Tier  2  capital  consists  of  other  capital 
instruments, principally qualifying subordinated debt and preferred stock, and limited amounts of an institution’s allowance for loan 
losses.   Each  regulatory  capital classification  is  subject  to  certain  adjustments  and  limitations,  as  implemented by  the  Basel III 
Capital  Rules.    The  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  also  establish  risk  weightings  that  are  applied  to  many  classes  of  assets  held  by 
community banks, including, importantly, applying higher risk weightings to certain commercial real estate loans. 

The  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  also  include  a  requirement  that  banks  maintain  additional  capital  (the  “capital  conservation 
buffer”).  As fully phased in, the Basel III Capital Rules require banks and bank holding companies to maintain (i) a minimum ratio 
of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 4.5% CET1 ratio, 
effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0%), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to 
risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio, effectively 
resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%), (iii) a minimum ratio of total (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) capital to risk-weighted 

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assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio, effectively resulting in a 
minimum total capital ratio of 10.5%) and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average 
total assets, subject to certain adjustments and limitations. 

The  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  provide  deductions  from  and  adjustments  to  regulatory  capital  measures,  primarily  to  CET1, 
including deductions and adjustments that were not applied to reduce CET1 under historical regulatory capital rules.  For example, 
mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets dependent upon future taxable income and significant investments in non-consolidated 
financial entities must be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 25.0% of CET1. 

The  capital ratios  described  above are the  minimum levels  that  the federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  expect.  Federal  bank 
regulatory agencies have the discretion to require an institution to maintain higher capital levels based upon its concentrations of 
loans, the risk of its lending or other activities, the performance of its loan and investment portfolios and other factors. Failure to 
maintain such higher capital expectations imposed at the supervisory discretion of federal bank regulatory agencies could result in 
a lower composite regulatory rating, which would impact the institution’s deposit insurance premiums and could affect its ability to 
borrow and costs of borrowing, and could result in additional or more severe enforcement actions. In respect of institutions with 
high concentrations of loans in areas deemed to be higher risk, or during periods of significant economic stress, regulators may 
require an institution to maintain a higher level of capital, and/or to maintain more stringent risk management measures, than those 
required by these regulations. 

Small Bank Holding Company. The EGRRCPA also expanded the category of bank holding companies that may rely on the 
Federal Reserve Board’s Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement by raising the maximum amount of assets a qualifying 
bank holding company may have from $1 billion to $3 billion. In addition to meeting the asset threshold, a bank holding company 
must not engage in significant nonbanking activities, not conduct significant off-balance sheet activities, and not have a material 
amount of debt or equity securities outstanding and be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (subject 
to certain exceptions). The Federal Reserve Board may, in its discretion, exclude any bank holding company from the application 
of the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement if such action is warranted for supervisory purposes. 

In August 2018, the Federal Reserve Board issued an interim final rule to apply the Small Bank Holding Company Policy 
Statement to bank holding companies with consolidated total assets of less than $3 billion. The policy statement, which, among 
other things, exempts certain bank holding companies from minimum consolidated regulatory capital ratios that apply to other bank 
holding companies. As a result of the interim final rule, which was effective August 30, 2018, Pinnacle expects that it will be treated 
as a small bank holding company and will not be subject to regulatory capital requirements. The comment period on the interim 
final rule closed on October 29, 2018 and, to date, the Federal Reserve has not issued a final rule to replace the interim final rule. 
First National Bank remains subject to the regulatory capital requirements described above. 

Limits on Dividends. Pinnacle is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from First National Bank. A significant portion of 
Pinnacle’s revenues result from dividends paid to it by First National Bank. Both Pinnacle and First National Bank are subject to 
laws and regulations that limit the payment of dividends, including limits on the sources of dividends and requirements to maintain 
capital at or above regulatory minimums. Federal Reserve supervisory guidance indicates that the Federal Reserve may have safety 
and soundness concerns if a bank holding company pays dividends that exceed earnings for the period in which the dividend is 
being paid. Generally, dividends paid by First National Bank during a year may not exceed the sum of the bank’s net income in that 
year and the bank’s retained earnings of the immediately preceding two calendar years without prior approval of the OCC.  Further, 
the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDIA”) prohibits insured depository institutions such as First National Bank from making 
capital distributions, including paying dividends, if, after making such distribution, the institution would become undercapitalized 
as defined in the statute. The OCC may prevent First National Bank from paying a dividend if the OCC concludes such dividend 
would be an unsafe or unsound banking practice. We do not expect that any of these laws, regulations or policies will materially 
affect the ability of Pinnacle or First National Bank to pay dividends. 

Insurance of Accounts, Assessments and Regulation by the FDIC.  First National Bank’s deposits are insured by the Deposit 
Insurance  Fund  (the  “DIF”)  of  the  FDIC  up  to  the  standard  maximum  insurance  amount  for  each  deposit  insurance  ownership 
category. The basic limit on FDIC deposit insurance coverage is $250,000 per depositor. Under the FDIA, the FDIC may terminate 
deposit  insurance  upon  a  finding  that  the  institution  has  engaged  in  unsafe  and  unsound  practices,  is  in  an  unsafe  or  unsound 
condition to continue operations as an insured institution, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition 
imposed by the FDIC, subject to administrative and potential judicial hearing and review processes. 

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Deposit Insurance Assessments.  The DIF is funded by assessments on banks and other depository institutions calculated 
based on average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity (defined as Tier 1 capital). As required by the Dodd-Frank 
Act, the FDIC has adopted a large-bank pricing assessment scheme, set a target “designated reserve ratio” (described in more detail 
below) of 2.0% for the DIF and, in lieu of dividends, provides for a lower assessment rate schedule when the reserve ratio reaches 
2.0% and 2.5%. An institution’s assessment rate is based on a statistical analysis of financial ratios that estimates the likelihood of 
failure over a three-year period, which considers the institution’s weighted average capital adequacy, assets, management capability, 
earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity (“CAMELS”) component rating, and is subject to further adjustments including those related to 
levels of unsecured debt and brokered deposits (not applicable to banks with less than $10 billion in assets).  On December 31, 2022, 
total base assessment rates for institutions that have been insured for at least five years range from 2.5 to 32  basis points applying 
to banks with less than $10 billion in assets. 

The Dodd-Frank Act transferred to the FDIC increased discretion with regard to managing the required amount of reserves for 
the DIF, or the “designated reserve ratio.” The FDIA requires that the FDIC consider the appropriate level for the designated reserve 
ratio on at  least an  annual  basis. On  October 18,  2022,  the  FDIC  adopted a  final rule to  increase  initial  base deposit insurance 
assessment rate schedules uniformly by 2 bps, beginning in the first quarterly assessment period of 2023. This increase in assessment 
rate schedules is intended to increase the likelihood that the reserve ratio reaches 1.35% by the statutory deadline of September 30, 
2028. The new assessment rate schedules will remain in effect unless and until the reserve ratio meets or exceeds 2%. Progressively 
lower assessment rate schedules will take effect when the reserve ratio reaches 2%, and again when it reaches 2.5%.  

Certain Transactions by Insured Banks with their Affiliates. There are statutory restrictions related to the extent bank holding 
companies and their non-bank subsidiaries may borrow, obtain credit from or otherwise engage in “covered transactions” with their 
insured depository institution (i.e., banking) subsidiaries. In  general, an “affiliate” of  a  bank includes the bank’s parent holding 
company and any subsidiary thereof. However, an “affiliate” does not generally include the bank’s operating subsidiaries. A bank 
(and its subsidiaries) may not lend money to, or engage in other covered transactions with, its non-bank affiliates if the aggregate 
amount of covered transactions outstanding involving the bank, plus the proposed transaction, exceeds the following limits: (a) in 
the case of any one such affiliate, the aggregate amount of covered transactions of the bank and its subsidiaries cannot exceed 10.0% 
of the bank’s capital stock and surplus; and (b) in the case of all affiliates, the aggregate amount of covered transactions of the bank 
and its subsidiaries cannot exceed 20.0% of the bank’s capital stock and surplus. “Covered transactions” are defined to include a 
loan or extension of credit to an affiliate, a purchase of or investment in securities issued by an affiliate, a purchase of assets from 
an affiliate, the acceptance of securities issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit to any person or company, 
the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate, securities borrowing or lending transactions with 
an affiliate that creates a credit exposure to such affiliate, or a derivatives transaction with an affiliate that creates a credit exposure 
to such affiliate. Certain covered transactions are also subject to collateral security requirements. 

Covered transactions as well as other types of transactions between a bank and a bank holding company must be on market 
terms, which means that the transaction must be conducted on terms and under circumstances that are substantially the same, or at 
least as favorable to the bank, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with or involving non-affiliates or, in the 
absence  of  comparable  transactions,  that  in  good  faith  would  be  offered  to  or  would  apply  to  non-affiliates.  Moreover,  certain 
amendments to the BHCA provide that, to further competition, a bank holding company and its subsidiaries are prohibited from 
engaging in certain tying arrangements in connection with any extension of credit, lease or sale of property of any kind, or furnishing 
of any service. 

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. First National Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (the “FHLB”) of 
Atlanta, which is one of 12 regional FHLBs that provide funding to their members for making housing loans as well as for affordable 
housing and community development loans. Each FHLB serves as a reserve, or central bank, for the members within its assigned 
region. Each FHLB makes loans to members in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of 
the FHLB. As a member, First National Bank must purchase and maintain stock in the FHLB. Additional information related to 
First National Bank’s FHLB stock can be found in Note 1(d) to Pinnacle’s consolidated financial statements attached hereto.  

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Community Reinvestment Act. Pinnacle is subject to the requirements of the CRA, which imposes on financial institutions an 
affirmative  and  ongoing  obligation  to  meet  the  credit  needs  of  their  local  communities,  including  low  and  moderate-income 
neighborhoods,  consistent  with  the  safe  and  sound  operation  of  those  institutions.  A  financial  institution’s  efforts  in  meeting 
community  credit  needs  are  assessed  based  on  specified  factors.    These  factors  are  also  considered  in  evaluating  mergers, 
acquisitions and applications to open a branch or facility. At its last evaluation in 2022, First National Bank received a “Satisfactory” 
CRA rating. 

On  May  5,  2022,  the  federal  bank  regulatory  agencies  issued  a  joint  proposal  intended  to  strengthen  and modernize their 
respective CRA regulations.  The joint proposal outlines five objectives: (i) expand access to credit, investment, and basic banking 
services in low- and moderate-income communities; (ii) adapt to changes in the banking industry, including internet and mobile 
banking; (iii) provide greater clarity, consistency and transparency; (iv) tailor CRA evaluations and data collection by bank size and 
type; and (v) maintain a unified approach to CRA across the federal ban regulatory agencies. The public comment period closed on 
August 5, 2022 and, to date, no final rule has been issued.  Pinnacle and First National Bank continue to monitor developments 
related to the joint proposal. 

Confidentiality and Required Disclosures of Consumer Information. Pinnacle is subject to various laws and regulations that 
address the privacy of nonpublic personal financial information of consumers. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and certain regulations 
issued  thereunder  protect  against  the  transfer  and  use  by  financial  institutions  of  consumer  nonpublic  personal  information.  A 
financial  institution  must  provide  to  its  customers,  at  the  beginning  of  the  customer  relationship  and  annually  thereafter,  the 
institution’s policies and procedures regarding the handling of customers’ nonpublic personal financial information. These privacy 
provisions generally prohibit a financial institution from providing a customer’s personal financial information to unaffiliated third 
parties  unless  the  institution  discloses  to  the  customer  that  the  information  may  be  so  provided  and  the  customer  is  given  the 
opportunity to opt out of such disclosure. 

Certain exceptions may apply to the requirement to deliver an annual privacy notice based on how a financial institution limits 
sharing of nonpublic personal information, and whether the institution’s disclosure practices or policies have changed in certain 
ways since the last privacy notice that was delivered.  

Pinnacle is also subject to various laws and regulations that attempt to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The 
Bank Secrecy Act requires all financial institutions to, among other things, create a system of controls designed to prevent money 
laundering and the financing of terrorism, and imposes recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The USA Patriot Act facilitates 
information  sharing  among  governmental  entities  and  financial  institutions  for  the  purpose  of  combating  terrorism  and  money 
laundering, and requires financial institutions to establish anti-money laundering programs. The Office of Foreign Assets Control 
(“OFAC”), which is a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is responsible for helping to ensure that United States entities 
do not engage in transactions with “enemies” of the United States, as defined by various Executive Orders and Acts of Congress. If 
First National Bank finds a name of an “enemy” of the United States on any transaction, account or wire transfer that is on an OFAC 
list, it must freeze such account or place transferred funds into a blocked account, file a suspicious activity report with the Treasury 
and notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

Although  these  laws  and  programs  impose  compliance  costs  and  create  privacy  obligations  and,  in  some  cases,  reporting 
obligations, and compliance with all of the laws, programs, and privacy and reporting obligations may require significant resources 
of Pinnacle and First National Bank, these laws and programs do not materially affect First National Bank’s products, services or 
other business activities. 

Cybersecurity. The federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted guidelines for establishing information security standards 
and cybersecurity programs for implementing safeguards under the supervision of a financial institution’s board of directors. These 
guidelines, along with related regulatory materials, increasingly focus on risk management and processes related to information 
technology and the use of third parties in the provision of financial products and services. The federal bank regulatory agencies 
expect financial institutions to establish lines of defense and ensure that their risk management processes also address the risk posed 
by  compromised  customer  credentials,  and  also expect  financial  institutions to maintain sufficient  business  continuity  planning 
processes to ensure rapid recovery, resumption and maintenance of the institution’s operations after a cyber-attack. If Pinnacle or 
First National Bank fails to meet the expectations set forth in this regulatory guidance, Pinnacle or First National Bank could be 
subject to various regulatory actions and any remediation efforts may require significant resources of Pinnacle or First National 
Bank. In addition, all federal and state bank regulatory agencies continue to increase focus on cybersecurity programs and risks as 

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part of regular supervisory exams and the federal bank regulatory agencies have adopted rules to require a banking organization to 
notify its primary regulator no later than 36 hours after the banking organization determines a material cyber event has occurred and 
impose other related obligations. 

If Pinnacle or First National Bank fail to meet regulatory expectations, each could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, 
including financial penalties and may be required to perform remediation efforts that demand significant resources. To date, neither 
Pinnacle nor First National Bank have experienced a significant compromise, significant data loss or any material financial losses 
related to cybersecurity attacks, but our respective systems (and those of our customers and third-party service providers) are under 
constant threat and it is possible that a significant event could occur in the future. Risks and exposures related to cybersecurity 
attacks are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future due to the rapidly evolving nature and sophistication of these threats, 
as well as due to the expanding use of Internet banking, mobile banking and other technology-based products and services by First 
National Bank and its customers. 

Consumer  Laws  and  Regulations.  Pinnacle  is  also  subject  to  certain  consumer  laws  and  regulations  that  are  designed  to 
protect consumers in transactions with banks. While the list set forth herein is not exhaustive, these laws and regulations include the 
Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit 
Reporting Act and the Fair Housing Act, among others. These laws and regulations mandate certain disclosure requirements and 
regulate  the manner in  which  financial  institutions transact  business  with customers.  Pinnacle  must  comply  with the  applicable 
provisions of these consumer protection laws and regulations as part of its ongoing customer relations. 

The  Consumer  Financial  Protection  Bureau  (the  “CFPB”)  is  the  federal  regulatory  agency  responsible  for  implementing, 
examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws for institutions with more than $10 billion of assets and, 
to a lesser extent, smaller institutions. The CFPB supervises and regulates providers of consumer financial products and services 
and has rulemaking authority in connection with numerous federal consumer financial protection laws (for example, but not limited 
to, the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act).  As a smaller institution (i.e., with assets of $10 billion 
or less), most consumer protection aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act will continue to be applied to Pinnacle by the Federal Reserve 
and to First National Bank by the OCC. However, the CFPB may include its own examiners in regulatory examinations by a smaller 
institution’s  prudential  regulators  and  may  require smaller  institutions  to  comply  with  certain  CFPB  reporting  requirements. In 
addition,  regulatory  positions  taken  by  the  CFPB  and  administrative  and  legal  precedents  established  by  CFPB  enforcement 
activities, including in connection with supervision of larger bank holding companies and banks, could influence how the Federal 
Reserve and the OCC apply consumer protection laws and regulations to financial institutions that are not directly supervised by the 
CFPB.  

In particular, the CFPB has issued a proposed rule that would require banks and other lenders to collect and report data on 
small business loan applications, including applications from minority-owned and women-owned small businesses. As proposed, 
the  rule  would  apply  to  any  financial  institution  that  has  originated  at  least  25  covered  credit  transactions  to  small  businesses 
(including loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and merchant cash advances) in each of the two preceding calendar years. The rule 
implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which amended the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) to mandate this data 
collection and reporting, the purpose of which is the creation of a comprehensive database of small business credit applications 
within the United States. The public comment period closed on January 6, 2022 and, to date, no final rule has been issued by the 
CFPB. While Pinnacle and First National Bank continue to monitor the CFPB’s rulemaking actions, the precise effect of the CFPB’s 
consumer protection activities, including the proposed rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, on Pinnacle and 
First National Bank cannot be forecast at this time.  

Mortgage  Banking  Regulation.    In  connection  with  making  mortgage  loans,  First  National  Bank  is  subject  to  rules  and 
regulations that, among other things, establish standards for loan origination, prohibit discrimination, provide for inspections and 
appraisals of property, require credit reports on prospective borrowers, in some cases, restrict certain loan features and fix maximum 
interest rates and fees, require the disclosure of certain basic information to mortgagors concerning credit and settlement costs, limit 
payment for settlement  services to the reasonable value of the  services rendered and  require the maintenance and disclosure of 
information regarding the disposition of mortgage applications based on race, gender, geographical distribution and income level. 
First National Bank’s mortgage origination activities are subject to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth in Lending Act, Home 
Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Home Ownership Equity Protection Act, and the regulations 
promulgated under these acts, among other additional state and federal laws, regulations and rules. 

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First National Bank’s mortgage origination activities are also subject to Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending 
Act.  Certain provisions of Regulation Z require mortgage lenders to make a reasonable and good faith determination, based on 
verified  and  documented  information,  that  a  consumer  applying  for  a  mortgage  loan  has  a  reasonable  ability  to  repay  the  loan 
according to its terms. Alternatively, mortgage lenders can originate “qualified mortgages”, which are generally defined as mortgage 
loans without negative amortization, interest-only payments, balloon payments, terms exceeding 30 years, and points and fees paid 
by a consumer equal to or less than 3.0% of the total loan amount. Under the EGRRCPA, most residential mortgages loans originated 
and  held  in portfolio  by  a  bank  with  less  than  $10  billion in assets  will  be  designated  as  “qualified  mortgages.”  Higher-priced 
qualified mortgages (e.g., subprime loans) receive a rebuttable presumption of compliance with ability-to-repay rules, and other 
qualified mortgages (e.g., prime loans) are deemed to comply with the ability-to-repay rules.  

Call Reports and Examination Cycle. All institutions, regardless of size, submit a quarterly call report that includes data used 
by federal bank regulatory agencies to monitor the condition, performance, and risk profile of individual institutions and the industry 
as a whole. The EGRRCPA contained provisions expanding the number of regulated institutions eligible to use streamlined call 
report forms. In June 2019, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued a final rule to permit insured depository institutions with 
total assets of less than $5 billion that do not engage in certain complex or international activities to file the most streamlined version 
of the quarterly call report. 

In December 2018, consistent with the provisions of the EGRRCPA, the federal bank regulatory agencies jointly adopted final 
rules that permit banks with up to $3 billion in total assets, that received a composite CAMELS rating of “1” or “2,” and that meet 
certain other criteria (including not having undergone any change in control during the previous 12-month period, and not being 
subject to a formal enforcement proceeding or order), to qualify for an 18-month on-site examination cycle. 

Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies.  As with other financial institutions, the earnings of Pinnacle and First National 
Bank are affected by general economic conditions as well as by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve. Such policies, which 
include regulating the national supply of bank reserves and bank credit, can have a major effect upon the source and cost of funds 
and the rates of return earned on loans and investments. The Federal Reserve exerts a substantial influence on interest rates and 
credit conditions, primarily through establishing target rates for federal funds, open market operations in U.S. Government securities, 
varying the discount rate on member bank borrowings and setting cash reserve requirements against deposits. Changes in monetary 
policy, including changes in interest rates, will influence the origination of loans, the purchase of investments, the generation of 
deposits, and rates received on loans and investment securities and paid on deposits. Fluctuations in the Federal Reserve’s monetary 
policies have had a significant impact on the operating results of Pinnacle and First National Bank and are expected to continue to 
do so in the future. 

Future  Regulation.  From  time  to  time,  various  legislative  and  regulatory  initiatives  are  introduced  in  Congress  and  state 
legislatures, as well as by regulatory agencies. Such initiatives may include proposals to expand or contract the powers of bank 
holding companies and depository institutions or proposals to substantially change the financial institution regulatory system. Such 
legislation  could  change  banking  statutes  and  the  operating  environment  of  Pinnacle  in  substantial  and  unpredictable  ways.  If 
enacted, such legislation could increase or decrease the cost of doing business, limit or expand permissible activities or affect the 
competitive  balance  among  banks,  savings  associations,  credit  unions,  and  other  financial  institutions.  Pinnacle  cannot  predict 
whether any such legislation will be enacted, and, if enacted, the effect that it, or any implementing regulations, would have on the 
financial condition or results of operations of Pinnacle. A change in statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to Pinnacle 
or First National Bank could have a material effect on our business

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First National Bank Full-Service Office Locations 

Location 
Altavista Main Corporate Headquarters 

Amherst Branch 

Brosville Station Branch  

Charlottesville Ivy Road Branch 

Chatham Branch 

Danville Airport Branch 

Danville Main Branch 

Downtown Lynchburg Branch 

Forest Branch 

Graves Mill Road Branch 

Lynchburg Airport Branch 

Mt. Hermon Branch 

Odd Fellows Road Branch 

Old Forest Road Branch 

Riverside Branch 

Rustburg Branch 

Timberlake Branch 

Vista Branch 

Address 
622 Broad Street 
Altavista, Virginia 24517 
130 South Main Street 
Amherst, Virginia 24521 
10370 Martinsville Highway 
Brosville, Virginia 24541 
2208 Ivy Road 
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 
55 North Main Street 
Chatham, Virginia 24531 
1312 South Boston Road  
Danville, Virginia 24540 
336 Main Street, 
Danville, Virginia 24541                               
800 Main Street 
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 
14417 Forest Road 
Forest, Virginia 24551 
18077 Forest Road 
Forest, Virginia 24521 
14580 Wards Road 
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 
4080 Franklin Turnpike 
Danville, Virginia 24540 
3401 Odd Fellows Road 
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 
3321 Old Forest Road 
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 
2600 Riverside Drive 
Danville, Virginia 24540 
1033 Village Highway 
Rustburg, Virginia 24588 
20865 Timberlake Road 
Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 
1303 N. Main Street 
Altavista, Virginia 24517 

Phone 
(434) 369-3000 

(434) 946-7814 

(434) 483-6606 

(434) 290-3498 

(434) 483-6604 

(434) 483-6003 

(434) 483-6600 

(434) 485-5999 

(434) 534-0451 

(434) 473-6600 

(434)-237-3788 

(434) 483-6605 

(434) 333-6801 

(434) 385-4432 

(434) 483-6601 

(434) 332-1742 

(434) 237-7936 

(434) 369-3001 

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Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation  
Results of Operations  
(In thousands, except ratios, share and per share data) 

Net  Income.      Pinnacle  generated  net  income  of  $8,242  for  2022,  which  represents  a  $3,867,  or  88.39%,  increase  as 
compared to net income of $4,375 for 2021.  The increase, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by a significant 
increase in net interest income as Pinnacle utilized its cash to fund increases in its loan and securities portfolios.  Pinnacle also 
benefited from the higher interest rate environment in 2022 that led to higher yields on earning assets as the Company was able to 
keep its cost of funds low due to its liquidity levels. The increase in net interest income was partially offset by lower noninterest 
income and higher noninterest expense.   Noninterest income decreased in 2022 compared to last year due to lower sales of mortgage 
loans resulting from higher interest rates and lower loan fee income resulting from elimination of Paycheck Protection Program 
(“PPP”) loan originations. Noninterest expense increased due to higher salaries and employee benefits along with higher core system 
expense. 

 Profitability.  Profitability as measured by Pinnacle’s return on average assets was 0.82% for 2022, which is a 35 basis points 
increase from the 0.47% produced in 2021.  Return on average equity increased in 2022 to 14.62%, compared to 7.31% for the prior 
year.        

The following table presents certain financial ratios for periods indicated.  

RETURN ON AVERAGE EQUITY AND ASSETS 

Return on average assets 
Return on average equity 
Dividend payout ratio 
Average equity to average assets 

Year ended December 
31, 2022 
0.82% 
14.62% 
16.11% 
5.64% 

Year ended December 
31, 2021 
0.47% 
7.31% 
27.06% 
6.46% 

Year ended December 
31, 2020 
0.52% 
6.36% 
31.06% 
8.21% 

 Net Interest Income.  Net interest income represents the principal source of earnings for Pinnacle.  Net interest income is the 
amount by which interest and fees generated from loans, securities and other interest-bearing assets exceed the interest expense 
associated with funding those assets.  Changes in the amounts and mix of interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields 
and rates, have a significant impact on the level of net interest income.  Changes in the interest rate environment and Pinnacle’s cost 
of funds also affect net interest income. 

Pinnacle produced $30,440 in net interest income in 2022, which represents a $5,351, or 21.33%, increase as compared to the 
$25,089 generated in 2021 as the Company benefited from higher average earning assets.  Interest income increased $4,971, or 
18.54%, in 2022,  due to increased average loan and investment volume and higher yields on earning assets, while interest expense 
decreased $380, or 21.93%, during the same period due to lower cost to fund earning assets, which was 0.14% for the year.  It should 
be noted that interest expense increased $180, or approximately 53.10%, in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to the same 
period of 2021.  Correspondingly, cost to fund earning assets increased 8 basis points to 0.22% in 2022, from 0.14%, due to increased 
interest rates paid on deposits that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2022.   

The net interest spread increased to 3.10% in 2022 from 2.76% in 2021.  In 2022, Pinnacle’s asset yields increased while its 
deposit rates decreased causing a higher interest rate spread.  Pinnacle’s yield on interest-earning assets was 26 basis points higher 
in 2022 than in 2021 due to the deployment of excess funds into loans and securities and the repricing of existing assets in the higher 
interest rate environment.  Pinnacle’s cost of funds rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 8 basis points lower in 2022 compared to 
2021.   

Pinnacle’s net interest margin also increased to 3.18% in 2022 from 2.86% in 2021.  The higher net interest margin was due 
to higher average assets invested in loans and securities and higher yields from investments as a result of the higher interest rate 
environment in 2022.  Pinnacle attempts to improve net interest margin by product pricing strategies, such as attracting deposits 
with longer maturities when rates are relatively low and attracting deposits with shorter maturities when rates are relatively high, all 
depending on our funding needs.  While there is no guarantee of how rates may change in 2023, Pinnacle will price products that 

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are competitive in the market, allow for growth and strive to maintain the net interest margin as much as possible.  Pinnacle also 
continues to seek new sources of noninterest income to combat the effects of volatility in the interest rate environment. 

Provision for Loan Losses. Pinnacle’s provision for loan losses was $190 for 2022 representing a $43, or 18.45%, decrease 
as  compared to  $233 for 2021.    Asset  quality  remained  strong in  2022  with  the  Company  realizing  $51 in  net  recoveries  from 
charged off loans for the year as compared to incurring $24 in net charge offs for 2021.  Pinnacle’s nonperforming loans were $1,695 
as  of  December  31,  2022,  a  slight increase as  compared to  $1,434 as of  December  31,  2021.    Correspondingly,   the  Company 
nonperforming loans to total loans ratio increased to 0.27% as of December 31, 2022 from 0.26% as of the prior year-end.  Pinnacle 
may experience some credit quality deterioration in its loan portfolio in 2023 due to inflationary pressures and a possible recession. 
The Company continues to work to minimize its losses from nonaccrual and past due loans.   

Noninterest Income.  Noninterest income decreased $164, or 2.28%, in 2022 to $7,024 from $7,187 in 2021. The decrease is 
primarily due to a $641 decrease in income on sales of mortgage loans and a $209 decrease in service charges on loan accounts 
resulting partially from $109 in Paycheck Protection Program loan fees derived in 2021.  These decreases were partially offset by a 
$646  increase  in  service  charges  on  deposit  accounts,  which  included  a  $392  increase  in  debit  card  interchange  fees  and  $219 
increase in overdraft fees.  The decreases were also partially offset by a $108 increase in commissions and fees from investment 
products and insurance sales.  

Noninterest Expense.  Noninterest expense increased $411, or 1.53%, in 2022 to $27,237 from $26,826 in 2021.  The increase 
is primarily attributed to a $606 increase in core system expenses due to higher levels of customer transactions, a $165 increase in 
dealer loan expenses due to a significant increase in volume, and a $114 increase in FDIC insurance premiums due to higher levels 
of average deposits.  These increases were partially offset by a $445 decrease in merger related fees from the acquisition of Virginia 
Bank Bankshares, Inc. (“Virginia Bank”) that included legal expenses and debit card fees. Also, partially offsetting the increases 
was a $179 decrease in furniture and equipment due mainly to lower expenses associated with repairs in 2022.  

Income  Tax  Expense.  Income  taxes  on  2022  earnings  amounted  to  $1,794,  resulting  in  an  effective  tax  rate  of  17.88%, 
compared to $842, and an effective tax rate of 16.14% in 2021. The income tax rate increased in 2022 due to higher net income and 
a higher percentage of taxable loans and investments. 

Assets.  Total assets as of December 31, 2022 were $969,931, down $45,932, or 4.52% from $1,015,863 as of December 31, 
2021.  The principal components of Pinnacle’s assets as of December 31, 2022 were $36,521 in cash and cash equivalents,  $632,896 
in total gross loans and $251,114 in investment securities.   

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2022, totaled $36,521 which is a decrease of  
$262,074, or 87.77%, from $298,595, as of December 31, 2021, as funds were deployed into loans and securities while deposits 
decreased.  

Securities.  Pinnacle’s securities portfolio is used primarily for investment income  and secondarily for  liquidity purposes. 
Pinnacle invests funds not used for lending purposes or capital expenditures in securities of the U.S. Government and its agencies, 
mortgage-backed  securities,  taxable  and  tax-exempt  municipal  bonds,  and  certificates  of  deposit.  Obligations  of  the  U.S. 

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Government  and  its  agencies  include  treasury  notes  and  callable  or  noncallable  agency  bonds.  The  mortgage-backed  securities 
include mortgage-backed security pools that are diverse as to interest rates. Pinnacle has not invested in derivatives. 

Securities as of December 31, 2022, totaled $251,114, an increase of $130,405, or 108.03%, from $120,709 as of December 
31, 2021 due primarily to the purchase of over $100,000 in one- to three-year U.S. Treasury notes during the first four months of 
2022 as the Company sought to capitalize on its liquidity position and higher interest rates, while mitigating credit and interest rate 
risks.   Held-to-maturity  investment  securities  increased  to  $9,942  as  of December 31,  2022  from  $0  as  of  December  31,  2021.  
Available-for-sale investments increased to $241,172 as of December 31, 2022 from $120,709 as of December 31, 2021, an increase 
of  $120,463, or 99.80%.  

 Loans.   Total loans  as of December 31, 2022,  totaled $632,896 and increased $80,660, or 14.61%, from $552,236, as of 
December 31, 2021 with the increase driven by higher volumes of commercial and consumer automobile loans.  Pinnacle’s net loans 
were  $628,471  as  of  December  31,  2022,  an increase  of  $80,395,  or  14.67%,  from  $548,076  as  of  December  31,  2021.  Loans 
increased as Pinnacle used excess liquidity to meet new loan demand in 2022. Pinnacle’s ratio of net loans to total deposits was 
69.89% as of December 31, 2022 compared to 58.43% as of December 31, 2021.  

        Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses was $3,853 as of December 31, 2022, which represented 0.61% of 
total loans outstanding. In comparison, the allowance for loan losses was $3,663, or 0.66% of total loans outstanding as of December 
31, 2021.    

      Bank  Premises  and  Equipment.    Bank  premises  and  equipment  decreased  $867,  or  3.83%,  in  2022 due  to  the  sale  of  one 
property, no large fixed asset purchases and depreciation expense.  Pinnacle was leasing the Downtown Lynchburg, Amherst and 
Charlottesville facilities and leasing land for the Riverside Branch as of December 31, 2022.   

Liabilities. Total liabilities as of December 31, 2022 were $912,923, down $40,573, or 4.26%, from $953,496, as of December 
31, 2021.  The decrease in liabilities was driven by a decrease in total deposits. Significant liquidity built up in the banking industry 
during 2020 and 2021 as a result of federal government stimulus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The winding down of 
government stimulus combined with the Federal Open Market Committee’s actions to combat inflation by raising interest rates have 
tightened the money supply, creating lower levels of bank deposits and increased deposit competition, which impacted Pinnacle’s 
results of operations in 2022.   

Deposits.  The levels of demand deposits (including retail accounts) are influenced by such factors as customer service, service 
charges and the availability of banking services. No assurance can be given that Pinnacle will be able to maintain its current level 
of demand deposits. Competition from other banks, credit unions and thrift institutions as well as money market funds, some of 
which offer interest rates substantially higher than Pinnacle, could make it difficult for Pinnacle to maintain the current level of 
demand deposits. Management continually works to implement pricing  and marketing strategies designed to control the cost of 
interest-bearing deposits and to maintain a stable deposit mix. 

Total deposits decreased $38,7841, or 4.14%, to $899,238 as of December 31, 2022 from $938,079 at December 31, 2021.  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased $54,369, or 15.93%, and represented 31.90% of total deposits as of December 31, 
2022, compared to 36.37% as of December 31, 2021. Savings and NOW accounts increased $29,023, or 6.01%, and represented 
56.94% of total deposits as of December 31, 2022, compared to 51.49% as of December 31, 2021.  Time deposits decreased $13,495 
or  11.85%  and represented 11.16% of total deposits as of December 31,  2022, compared  to 12.16%  as of December 31, 2021.  
Pinnacle had no brokered deposits as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. 

Average deposits were $927,984 for 2022, an increase of $76,930, or 9.04% compared to $851,054 in average deposits for 
2021.  For 2022, average demand deposits were $313,830, or 33.82%, of average deposits. Average interest-bearing deposits were 
$614,154 for 2022, compared to the $571,099 in average interest-bearing deposits for 2021.  Pinnacle experienced growth in deposits 
during the first half of 2022 followed by a decline in the second half of 2022 as federal government stimulus ceased, the money 
supply tightened, and competitors offered increased deposit rates.  In response, Pinnacle increased its interest rates on deposits in 
the fourth quarter of 2022. 

Equity.   Total stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022 was $57,008 and consisted primarily  of  $54,614 in retained 
earnings.  In comparison, as of December 31, 2021, total stockholders’ equity was $62,367.  The $5,359 decrease in stockholders’ 

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equity resulted from a $15,256 increase in Pinnacle's unrealized accumulated other comprehensive losses on its available for sale 
securities portfolio resulting from the rapid increase in interest rates in 2022, which is impacting bank balance sheets across the 
industry. This increase was partially offset by a $2,769 decrease in other accumulated losses on Pinnacle's pension plan which ended 
the year with a $21 unrealized gain.  The decrease in stockholders' equity was also partially offset by net income of $8,242 less 
dividends paid to shareholders of $1,328.  Dividends paid to shareholders were $0.61 per share paid in 2022 and $0.56 per share 
paid in 2021.  Both Pinnacle and First National Bank remain “well capitalized” per all regulatory definitions. 

In  July  2013,  the  Federal  Reserve  Board  approved  and  published  the  final  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  establishing  a  new 
comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. CET1 capital for Pinnacle and First National Bank consists of 
common stock, related paid in capital, and retained earnings. In connection with the adoption of the Basel III Capital Rules, we 
elected to opt out of the requirement to include most components of accumulated other comprehensive income in CET1. CET1 for 
Pinnacle and First National Bank is reduced by goodwill and other intangible assets, net of associated deferred tax liabilities and 
subject to transition provisions.   

Basel III limits capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if First National Bank does not hold a “capital 
conservation buffer” consisting of 2.50% of CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital to risk weighted assets in addition to the 
amount  necessary  to  meet minimum risk-based  capital  requirements.  The  capital  conservation  buffer  was  fully implemented  at 
2.50% on January 1, 2019. Basel III was fully phased in on January 1, 2019 and now requires (i) a minimum ratio of CET1 capital 
to risk weighted assets of at least 4.50%, plus a 2.50% capital conservation buffer, (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk 
weighted assets of at least 6.00%, plus the capital conservation buffer, (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets 
of at least 8.00%, plus the capital conservation buffer and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.00%.  

Pinnacle exceeded all regulatory capital requirements that would apply under Basel III at December 31, 2022 if Pinnacle was 
not subject to the Federal Reserve’s small bank holding company policy statement. Pinnacle’s CET1 and Tier 1 Risk-based Capital 
Ratio was 10.94% and 11.30% as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Total Risk-based Capital Ratio 
was 11.55% and 11.96% as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Pinnacle’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 
7.34% and 6.65% as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. See Note 15 “Dividend Restrictions and Capital 
Requirements” to Pinnacle’s audited consolidated financial statements, for additional information.  

Pinnacle’s financial position as of December 31, 2022 reflects liquidity and capital levels management believes to be currently 
adequate to support anticipated funding needs and budgeted growth of Pinnacle. Capital ratios are in excess of required regulatory 
minimums for a “well-capitalized” institution. The assessment of capital adequacy depends on a number of factors such as asset 
quality, liquidity, earnings performance, and changing competitive conditions and economic forces. The adequacy of Pinnacle’s 
capital  is  reviewed by  management  on  an  ongoing  basis.  Management  seeks  to  maintain  a  capital  structure  that  will  ensure  an 
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Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain  statements  in  this  Annual  Report  may  constitute  “forward-looking  statements”  within  the  meaning  of  federal 
securities  laws.  Forward-looking  statements  include,  without  limitation,  projections,  predictions,  expectations,  or  beliefs  about 
future events or results that are not statements of historical fact. Such statements may also include statements about future financial 
and  operating  results,  Pinnacle’s  plans,  objectives  and  expectations.  Such  forward-looking  statements  are  based  on  various 
assumptions as of the time they are made, and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors 
that  may cause actual  results,  performance or  achievements  to  be  materially  different  from  those  expressed  or  implied  by such 
forward-looking statements. 

Forward-looking  statements  are  often  accompanied  by  words  that  convey  projected  future  events  or  outcomes  such  as 
“expect,”  “believe,”  “estimate,”  “plan,”  “project,”  “predict,”  “anticipate,”  “intend,”  “will,”  “would,”  “should,”  “may,”  “view,” 
“opportunity,” “potential,” “possible” “target” or words of similar meaning or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of 
Pinnacle or its management about future events. Although Pinnacle believes that its expectations with respect to forward-looking 
statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there 
can be no assurance that actual results, performance, or achievements of Pinnacle will not differ materially from any projected future 
results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. 

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other 

expectations expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements or from historical performance: 

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expected revenue synergies and cost savings from the  merger with Virginia Bank may not  be fully realized or 
realized within the expected time frame;  

the potential effects of the COVID-19  pandemic on Pinnacle and the U.S. and global financial markets and the 
responses of federal, state and local governments and private businesses in the United States to the pandemic; 

changes in consumer spending and saving habits that may occur, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic 
and increased inflation; 

changes in general business, economic and market conditions; 

attracting, hiring, training, motivating and retaining qualified employees; 

changes in fiscal and monetary policies, and laws and regulations; 

changes in interest rates, inflation rates, deposit flows, loan demand and real estate values; 

changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan portfolio and the value of the collateral securing loans; 

changes in macroeconomic trends and uncertainty, including the government closure of Silicon Valley Bank and 
liquidity concerns at other financial institutions, and the potential for local and/or global economic recession; 

changes in demand for financial services in Pinnacle’s market areas; 

increased competition from both banks and non-banks in Pinnacle’s market areas; 

a deterioration in credit quality and/or a reduced demand for, or supply of, credit; 

increased information security risk, including cyber security risk, which may lead to potential business disruptions 
or financial losses; 

  volatility  in  the  securities  markets  generally,  including  in  the  value  of  securities  in  the  Company’s  securities 

portfolio or in the market price of Pinnacle common stock specifically; and 

  other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such 

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These  factors,  and  the  risks  and  uncertainties  discussed  in  more  detail  in  this  Annual  Report  should  be  considered  in 
evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein.  All of the forward-looking statements made in this report are expressly 
qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. The actual results or developments anticipated may not be 
realized  or, even if substantially  realized,  they  may not  have  the  expected  consequences  to  or  effects  on  Pinnacle.  Readers  are 
cautioned not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements contained in this report. Forward-looking statements speak only 
as of the date they are made and Pinnacle undertakes any obligation to update, revise or clarify these forward-looking statements, 
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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PINNACLE BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 
(In thousands of dollars, except share data) 

2022 

2021 

Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents: 

Cash and due from banks 

Certificates of deposits 
Securities: 

Available-for-sale, at fair value 
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost 

Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 
Loans, net of allowance for loan loss of $3,853 as of December 31, 2022 
   and $3,663 as of December 31, 2021 
Bank premises and equipment, net 
Accrued interest receivable 
Bank owned life insurance 
Goodwill 
Core deposit intangible 
Other assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 

Liabilities: 

Deposits: 

Demand 
Savings and NOW accounts 
Time 

Total deposits 
Subordinated notes payable 
Other long-term borrowings 
Accrued interest payable 
Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 
Commitments, contingencies and other matters 
Stockholders' equity: 

Common stock, $3 par value. Authorized 3,000,000 shares, issued and 
   outstanding 2,178,486 shares in 2022 and 2,170,311 shares in 2021 
Capital surplus 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net 

Total stockholders' equity 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 

 $

 $

 $

  $

36,521    $
250     

241,172     
9,942     
871     
530     

628,471     
21,742     
2,956     
16,914     
539     
1,253     
8,770     
969,931    $

286,833    $
512,017     
100,388     
899,238     
8,000     
2,000     
160     
3,525     
912,923     

6,413     
11,669     
54,614     
(15,688)    
57,008     
969,931    $

298,595 
250 

120,709 
— 
860 
430 

548,076 
22,609 
1,679 
16,578 
539 
1,413 
4,125 
1,015,863 

341,202 
482,994 
113,883 
938,079 
8,000 
2,000 
152 
5,265 
953,496 

6,388 
11,480 
47,700 
(3,201) 
62,367 
1,015,863 

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PINNACLE BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 
(In thousands of dollars, except per share data) 

Interest income: 

Interest and fees on loans 
Interest on securities: 

U.S. Government agencies 
States and political subdivisions (taxable) 
States and political subdivisions (tax-exempt) 
Other 

Total interest income 
Interest expense: 

Interest on deposits: 

Savings and NOW accounts 
Time 

Total interest expense 
Net interest income 
Provision for loan losses and unfunded commitments 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 
Noninterest income: 

Service charges on deposit accounts 
Commissions and fees 
Mortgage loan fees 
Service charges on loan accounts 
Other operating income 

Total noninterest income 
Noninterest expense: 

Salaries and employee benefits 
Occupancy expense 
Furniture and equipment expense 
Core system expense 
Dealer loan expense 
Office supplies and printing 
Federal deposit insurance premiums 
Capital stock tax 
Advertising expense 
Expenses from merger with Virginia Bank 
Other operating expenses 

Total noninterest expense 
Income before income tax expense 
Income tax expense 
Net income 
Basic net income per share 
Diluted net income per share 

2022 

2021 

  $ 

25,930    $ 

3,759     
539     
238     
1,322     
31,788     

408     
940     
1,348     
30,440     
190     
30,250     

3,513     
857     
625     
501     
1,527     
7,023     

14,742     
1,603     
1,713     
2,630     
601     
276     
596     
511     
218     
—     
4,347     
27,237     
10,036     
1,794     
8,242    $ 
3.78    $ 
3.78    $ 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

25,204 

694 
353 
189 
377 
26,817 

431 
1,297 
1,728 
25,089 
233 
24,856 

2,867 
749 
1,266 
710 
1,595 
7,187 

14,756 
1,573 
1,892 
2,024 
436 
339 
482 
462 
217 
445 
4,200 
26,826 
5,217 
842 
4,375 
2.02 
2.02 

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 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 
(In thousands of dollars) 

Net income 
Other comprehensive income, net of related income taxes: 

Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 

Before tax 
Income tax benefit 

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligation of defined benefit pension 
   plan 

Before tax 
Income tax expense 

Total other comprehensive (loss) gain 
Comprehensive (loss) income 

2022 

2021 

  $

8,242    $

4,375 

(19,311)    
4,055     

(2,051) 
430 

3,506     
(737)    
(12,487)    
(4,245)   $

  $

2,844 
(593) 
630 
5,005 

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PINNACLE BANKSHARES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 
(In thousands of dollars, except share and per share data) 

Common Stock 

   Capital 

   Retained     Comprehensive   

Accumulated 
Other 

  Shares 
    2,158,379   $ 

   Par Value    Surplus     Earnings     Income (Loss)     Total 

6,364    $  11,288    $

44,509    $ 
4,375   

Balances, December 31, 2020 
Net income 
Other comprehensive gain 
Issuance of restricted stock and 
   related expense 
Cash dividends declared by 

Bankshares ($0.56 per share) 

Balances, December 31, 2021 
Net income 
Other comprehensive loss 
Issuance of restricted stock and 
   related expense 
Cash dividends declared by 

Bankshares ($0.61 per share) 

Balances, December 31, 2022 

    2,178,486   $ 

6,413    $  11,669    $

(1,328)  
54,614    $ 

(15,688)   $

(3,831)   $

630     

(3,201)   $

(12,487)    

58,330 
4,375 
630 

216 

(1,184) 
62,367 
8,242 
(12,487) 

214 

(1,328) 
57,008 

11,932    

24     

192   

    2,170,311   $ 

6,388    $  11,480    $

(1,184)  
47,700    $ 
8,242   

8,175    

25     

189   

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 
(In thousands of dollars) 

2022 

2021 

Cash flows from operating activities: 

Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: 

  $ 

8,242    $ 

Depreciation of bank premises and equipment 
Amortization of intangible assets 
Amortization of unearned fees, net 
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities 
Provision for loan losses 
Provision for deferred income taxes 
Stock based compensation expense 
Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance 
Accretion of purchased credit-impaired loans 
Net increase in: 

Accrued interest receivable 
Other assets 

Net (decrease) increase in: 
Accrued interest payable 
Other liabilities 

Net cash flows from operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities: 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities 
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of available-for-sale securities 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of held-to-maturity securities 
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of available-for-sale 
   mortgage-backed securities 
Proceeds from the sale of OREO 
Purchase of Federal Reserve Stock 
Sale (Purchase) of Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 
Purchase of bank owned life insurance 
Net (increase) decrease in loans made to customers 
Purchases of bank premises and equipment 
Disposals of bank premises and equipment 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities: 

Net (decrease) increase in demand, savings and NOW deposits 
Net decrease in time deposits 
Cash dividends paid 
Net cash flows (used in) received from financing activities 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information 

Cash paid during the year for: 

Income taxes 
Interest 

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities: 

Transfer from loans to foreclosed assets 
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities 
Defined benefit plan adjustment per ASC topic Compensation-Retirement 
   Benefits 

1,082     
160     
74     
390     
190     
91     
214     
(336)    
(528)    

(1,277)    
(1,417)    

8     
1,766     
8,659     

(152,850)    
(9,835)    
450     
—     

12,128     
—     
(11)    
(100)    
—     
(80,131)    
(402)    
187     
(230,564)    

(25,346)    
(13,495)    
(1,328)    
(40,169)    
(262,074)    
298,595     
36,521    $ 

1,325    $ 
1,340     

—    $ 
(19,312)    

3,506     

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 

4,375 

1,084 
160 
263 
490 
233 
717 
216 
(237) 
(840) 

(45) 
(632) 

(86) 
(2,501) 
3,197 

(84,539) 
— 
536 
500 

6,994 
519 
(328) 
20 
(6,000) 
12,347 
(1,024) 
— 
(70,975) 

162,921 
(6,178) 
(1,184) 
155,559 
87,781 
210,814 
298,595 

810 
1,814 

(519) 
(2,051) 

2,844 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
(In thousands, except ratios, share and per share data) 

(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices 

The  accounting  and  reporting  policies  of  the  Pinnacle  Bankshares  Corporation  and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiary 
(“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America 
(“GAAP”) and general practices within the banking industry.  As of December 31, 2022, the most recent notification 
from the OCC categorized Pinnacle and First National Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for 
prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have 
changed Pinnacle and the First National Bank’s category. 

Pinnacle entered into an agreement with Virginia Bank, effective January 21, 2020 and as amended on June 9, 2020 
(as  amended,  the  “Merger  Agreement”),  pursuant  to  which  Virginia  Bank  merged  with  and  into  Pinnacle  (the 
“Merger”) on October 30, 2020 with Pinnacle surviving the Merger. Under the Merger Agreement, Virginia Bank 
shareholders  had  the  opportunity  to  elect  to  receive  either  0.5400  shares  of  Pinnacle  common  stock  (the  “Stock 
Consideration”) or $16.00 of cash (the “Cash Consideration”) for each share of Virginia Bank common stock held, 
subject to the limitation that 60% of the shares be exchanged for the Stock Consideration and 40% of the shares be 
exchanged for the Cash Consideration.   

The following is a summary of the more significant accounting policies and practices: 

(a)  Consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pinnacle and First National Bank. All material 
intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. 

(b)  Use of Estimates 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, management is required to make 
estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  as  of  the  dates  of  the 
consolidated  balance  sheets  and  revenues  and  expenses  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2022  and  2021.  
Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.    Material  estimates  that  are  particularly  susceptible  to 
significant  changes  in  the  near  term  relate  to  the  determination  of  the  allowance  for  loan  losses, 
payments/obligations under benefit and pensions plans, other real estate owned and fair value of investments.  

(c)  Securities 

Pinnacle classifies its securities in three categories: (1) debt securities that Pinnacle has the positive intent and 
ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity securities” and reported at amortized cost; (2) debt 
securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as 
“trading securities” and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in net income; and (3) 
debt  securities  not  classified  as  either  held-to-maturity  securities  or  trading  securities  are  classified  as 
“available-for-sale securities” and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from net 
income  and  reported  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income,  a  separate  component  of  stockholders’ 
equity,  net  of  deferred  taxes.    Fair  value  is  determined  from  quoted  prices  obtained  and  reviewed  by 
management.  Held-to-maturity securities are stated at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion 
of  discounts  on  a  basis,  which  approximates  the  level  yield  method.  As  of  December  31,  2022  and  2021, 
Pinnacle had no trading securities. Gains or losses on disposition are based on the net proceeds and adjusted 
carrying values of the securities called or sold, using the specific identification method on a trade date basis.  

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a least a quarterly basis, 
and more frequently when economic or market  conditions warrant such an evaluation.   For  securities in an 
unrealized loss position, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial 
condition and near-term prospects of the issuer.  Pinnacle assesses OTTI based upon whether it intends to sell 
a security or if it is likely that it would be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost 

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basis of the investment, which may be maturity. For debt securities, if Pinnacle intends to sell the security or it 
is likely that Pinnacle will be required to sell the security before recovering its cost basis, the entire impairment 
loss would be recognized in earnings as an OTTI. If Pinnacle does not intend to sell the security and it is not 
likely that Pinnacle will be required to sell the security but we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost 
basis of the security, only the portion of the impairment loss representing credit losses would be recognized in 
earnings. The credit loss on a security is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis and the 
present value of the cash flows expected to be collected. Projected cash flows are discounted by the original or 
current effective interest rate depending on the nature of the security being measured for potential OTTI. The 
remaining impairment related to all other factors, the difference between the present value of the cash flows 
expected  to  be collected and fair  value, is  recognized  as a  charge to  other  comprehensive income (“OCI”). 
Impairment losses related to all other factors are presented as separate categories within OCI. For investment 
securities held to maturity, this amount is accreted over the remaining life of the debt security prospectively 
based on the amount and timing of future estimated cash flows. The accretion of the amount recorded in OCI 
increases the carrying value of the investment and does not affect earnings. If there is an indication of additional 
credit losses the security is re-evaluated according to the procedures described above. 

(d)  Restricted Equity Investments  

As a member of the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and the FHLB, Pinnacle is required to maintain certain 
minimum investments in the common stock of the FRB and FHLB, which are carried at cost. Required levels 
of investment are based upon Pinnacle’s capital and a percentage of qualifying assets. 

In addition, Pinnacle is eligible to borrow from the FHLB with borrowings collateralized by qualifying assets, 
primarily residential mortgage loans, and Pinnacle’s capital stock investment in the FHLB.  

Management’s  determination  of  whether  these  investments  are  impaired  is  based  on  its  assessment  of  the 
ultimate recoverability of cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of 
whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance 
of any decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length 
of  time  this  situation  has  persisted,  (2)  commitments  by  the  FHLB  to  make  payments  required  by  law  or 
regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, (3) the impact 
of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, the customer base of the FHLB, and (4) 
the liquidity position of the FHLB.  

(e)  Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses 

Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and fees on loans, an allowance 
for loan losses, and net charge-offs.  Interest income is recognized over the terms of the loans using methods 
that approximate the level yield method. The allowance for loan losses is a cumulative valuation allowance 
consisting of an annual provision for loan losses, plus any amounts recovered on loans previously charged off, 
minus  loans  charged  off.  The  provision  for  loan  losses  charged  to  operations  is  the  amount  necessary  in 
management’s judgment  to  maintain  the  allowance  for  loan losses  at  a  level it  believes adequate to  absorb 
probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based 
upon reviews of individual credits, recent loss experience, delinquencies, current economic conditions, the risk 
characteristics of the various categories of loans and other pertinent factors. Management uses historical loss 
data by loan type as well as current economic factors in its calculation of allowance for loan loss.   

Management  also  uses  qualitative  factors  such  as  changes  in  lending  policies  and  procedures,  changes  in 
national and local economies, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, changes in experience of 
lenders and the loan department, changes in volume and severity of past due and classified loans, changes in 
quality of Pinnacle’s loan review system, the existence and effect of concentrations of credit and external factors 
such as competition and regulation in its allowance for loan loss calculation.  Each qualitative factor is evaluated 
and applied to each type of loan in Pinnacle’s portfolio and a percentage of each loan is reserved as allowance.  
A  percentage  of  each  loan  type  is  also  reserved  according  to  the  loan  type’s  historical  loss  data.  Larger 

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percentages of allowance are taken as the risk for a loan is determined to be greater.  Loans are charged against 
the allowance for loan losses when management believes the principal is uncollectible.  

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance 
for loan losses may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions or Pinnacle’s recent loss experience.  
It  is  reasonably  possible  that  management’s  estimate  of  loan  losses  and  the  related  allowance  may  change 
materially in the near term.  However, the amount of change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.  
In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review 
Pinnacle’s  allowance  for  loan  losses.  Such  agencies  may  require  Pinnacle  to  recognize  additions  to  the 
allowance  for loan losses based on their judgments about information available to them  at the time of their 
examinations. 

Loans are charged against the allowance when, in management’s opinion, they are deemed doubtful, although 
Pinnacle  usually  continues  to  aggressively  pursue  collection.  Pinnacle  considers  a  number  of  factors  to 
determine  the  need  for  and  timing  of  charge-offs  including  the  following:  whenever  any  commercial  loan 
becomes past due for 120 days for any scheduled principal or interest payment and collection is considered 
unlikely; whenever foreclosure on real estate collateral or liquidation of other collateral does not result in full 
payment of the obligation and the deficiency or some portion thereof is deemed uncollectible, the uncollectible 
portion shall be charged-off; whenever any installment loan becomes past due for 120 days and collection is 
considered unlikely; whenever any repossessed vehicle remains unsold for 60 days after repossession; whenever 
a bankruptcy notice is received on any installment loan and review of the facts results in an assessment that all 
or most of the balance will not be collected, the loan will be placed in non-accrual status; whenever a bankruptcy 
notice  is  received  on  a  small,  unsecured,  revolving  installment  account;  and  whenever  any  other  small, 
unsecured, revolving installment account becomes past due for 180 days. 

Loans are generally placed in non-accrual status when the collection of principal and interest is 90 days or more 
past due, unless the obligation relates to a consumer or residential real estate loan or is both well-secured and 
in the process of collection.  All interest accrued, but not collected, for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or 
charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis 
or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Generally, loans are returned to accrual status 
when  all  the  principal  and  interest  amounts  contractually  due  are  brought  current  and  future  payments  are 
reasonably assured, which usually requires a minimum of six months of sustained repayment performance. 

Impaired loans are required to be presented in the financial statements at net realizable value of the expected 
future cash flows or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Homogeneous loans such as real estate mortgage 
loans,  individual  consumer  loans  and  home  equity  loans  are  evaluated  collectively  for  impairment. 
Management,  considering  current  information  and  events  regarding  the  borrower’s  ability  to  repay  their 
obligations,  considers  a  loan  to  be  impaired  when  it  is  probable  that  Pinnacle  will  be  unable  to  collect  all 
amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment losses are included in the 
allowance for loan losses through a charge to the provision for loan losses. Cash receipts on impaired loans 
receivable are applied first to reduce interest on such loans to the extent of interest contractually due and any 
remaining amounts are applied to principal. 

Troubled debt restructurings are separately identified for impairment disclosures and are measured at the present 
value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s effective rate at inception.  If a troubled debt restructuring 
is considered to be a collateral dependent loan, the loan is reported at the fair value of the collateral less cost to 
sell.  For troubled debt restructurings that subsequently default, Pinnacle determines the amount of reserve in 
accordance with the accounting policy for the allowance for loan losses.   

(f)  Loans Acquired 

Loans acquired through the completion of a transfer, including loans acquired in a business combination, that 
have evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, 
that Pinnacle be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable, are initially recorded at fair 
value (as determined by the present value of expected future cash flows) with no valuation allowance. Loans 

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are evaluated individually to determine if there is evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination. 
Loans  where  there  is  evidence  of  deterioration  of  credit  quality  since  origination  may  be  aggregated  and 
accounted for as a pool of loans, if the loans being aggregated have common risk characteristics. The difference 
between the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the investment in the loan, or the “accretable 
yield,” is recognized as interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loan. The difference between 
the contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is 
referred to as the nonaccretable difference. A subsequent decrease in the estimate of cash flows expected to be 
received on purchased credit-impaired loans generally results in the recognition of an allowance for loan losses. 
Increases in cash flows result in reversal of any nonaccretable difference (or allowance for loan losses to the 
extent  any  has  been  recorded)  with  a  positive  impact  on  interest  income  subsequently  recognized.  The 
measurement of cash flows involves assumptions and judgments for interest rates, prepayments, default rates, 
loss severity, and collateral values. All of these factors are inherently subjective and significant changes in the 
cash flow estimates over the life of the loan can result. 

For purchased loans that are not deemed impaired at acquisition, discounts representing the principal losses 
expected  over  the  life  of  the  loan  are  a  component  of  the  initial  fair  value.  Loans  may  be  aggregated  and 
accounted for as a pool of loans if the loans being aggregated have common risk characteristics. Subsequent to 
the purchase date, the methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for credit losses for these loans is 
similar  to  originated  loans;  however,  Pinnacle  records  a  provision  for  loan  losses  only  when  the  required 
allowance exceeds any remaining discounts. The difference between the initial fair value at acquisition and the 
undiscounted expected cash flows is recorded in interest income over the life of the loans using a method that 
approximates the effective interest rate. 

(g)  Loan Origination and Commitment Fees and Certain Related Direct Costs 

Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs charged by Pinnacle are deferred 
and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of the related loan’s yield. Pinnacle amortizes these net amounts 
over the contractual life of the related loans or, in the case of demand loans, over the estimated life. Fees related 
to standby letters of credit are recognized over the commitment period.  

(h)  Bank Premises and Equipment 

Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed by 
the straight-line and declining-balance methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciable lives 
include 15 years for land improvements, 39 years for buildings, and 3 to 7 years for equipment, furniture and 
fixtures. The cost of assets retired and sold and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the 
accounts and the resulting gains or losses are included in determining net income. Expenditures for maintenance 
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and improvements and betterments are capitalized. 

(i)  Bank Owned Life Insurance 

Pinnacle has purchased life insurance policies on certain current and past key employees and directors where 
the insurance policy benefits and ownership are retained by the employer. Bank owned life insurance is recorded 
at the  amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash 
surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Income from 
these policies and changes in the net cash surrender value are recorded within noninterest income within Other 
Operating Income. 

(j)  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Identifiable intangible 
assets are recognized separately and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which for Pinnacle has 
generally  been ten  years. Goodwill  is  recognized in business  combinations  to  the  extent  that  the  price  paid 
exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired, including any identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is not 
amortized and is subject to fair value impairment tests on at least an annual basis. 

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Pinnacle  performs  a  goodwill  impairment  analysis  on  an  annual  basis  as  of  December  31st.  Additionally, 
Pinnacle performs a goodwill impairment evaluation on an interim basis when events or circumstances indicate 
impairment  potentially  exists.    During  2022  and  2021,  Pinnacle  reviewed  its  goodwill  for  impairment  and 
determined that goodwill is not impaired.  Management will continue to monitor the relationship of Pinnacle’s 
market capitalization to both its book value and tangible book value, which management attributes to factors 
that are both Company-specific and that affect the financial services industry-wide, and to evaluate the carrying 
value of goodwill. 

(k)  Other Real Estate Owned 

Foreclosed properties consist of properties acquired through foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure. At time 
of foreclosure, the properties are recorded at the fair value less costs to sell.  Subsequently, these properties are 
carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Losses from the acquisition of property in 
full or partial satisfaction of loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs, 
if any, are charged to expense. Gains and losses on the sales of foreclosed properties are included in determining 
net income in the year of the sale. 

(l) 

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets 

Pinnacle’s long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used, such 
as bank premises and equipment, is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net 
cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future 
cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds 
the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of, such as foreclosed properties, are reported at the lower of 
the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. 

(m)  Pension Plan 

Pinnacle  maintains  a  noncontributory  defined  benefit  pension  plan,  which  covers  substantially  all  of  its 
employees.  The  net  periodic  pension  expense  includes  a  service  cost  component,  interest  on  the  projected 
benefit obligation, a component reflecting the actual return on plan assets, the effect of deferring and amortizing 
certain  actuarial  gains  and  losses,  and  the  amortization  of  any  unrecognized  net  transition  obligation  on  a 
straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits under 
the plan. Pinnacle’s funding policy is to make annual contributions in amounts necessary to satisfy the Internal 
Revenue Service’s funding standards, to the extent that they are tax deductible. 

Accounting  Standards  for  defined  benefit  plans  requires  a  business  entity  to  recognize  the  overfunded  or 
underfunded  status  of  a  single-employer  defined  benefit  postretirement  plan  as  an  asset  or  liability  in  its 
statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in comprehensive income in the 
year in which the changes occur.  Accounting standards also requires a business entity to measure the funded 
status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions.  

(n)  Revenue Recognition 

Pinnacle  recognizes  revenue  from  contracts  with  customers.  Noninterest  revenue  streams  such  as  service 
charges on deposit accounts and commissions and fees are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards 
Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606. Topic 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, 
including revenue from loans, securities and mortgage banking. In addition, certain noninterest income streams 
such  as  financial guarantees, derivatives,  and certain credit card fees are outside the scope  of the guidance. 
Noninterest revenue streams within the scope of Topic 606 are discussed below. 

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Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 

Service charges on deposit accounts consist of monthly service fees, overdraft and nonsufficient funds fees, and 
VISA debit card  interchange  fees.   Pinnacle’s  performance  obligation  for monthly  service  fees is  generally 
satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, over the period in which the service is provided. Payment for 
service charges on deposit accounts is primarily received immediately or at the end of each month through a 
direct charge to customers’ accounts. Overdraft and nonsufficient funds fees and other deposit account related 
fees are transactional based, and therefore, Pinnacle’s performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue 
recognized,  at  a  point  in  time  when  the  service  is  delivered.  Debit  card  fees  are  primarily  comprised  of 
interchange fee income.  Interchange fees are earned whenever Pinnacle’s debit cards are processed through 
the  Visa  network.    Pinnacle’s  performance  obligation  for  interchange  fee  income  is  satisfied,  and  related 
revenue  recognized,  when  the  services  are  rendered  or  upon  completion.  Payment  is  typically  received 
immediately or in the following month. Interchange income for vendors using terminals Pinnacle has sold and 
commissions  from  VISA  related  to  Pinnacle’s  principal  status  are  also  included  in  other  operating  income.  
Pinnacle’s performance obligation is satisfied, and the related revenue recognized, when the commissions or 
fees are earned and are generally based on a percentage of activity. 

Commissions and Fees 

Commissions and fees consist of commissions received on investment products and insurance policies sales. 
For  insurance  sales  referred  to  Bankers  Insurance  LLC,  Pinnacle  retains  a  certain  percentage  of  the  policy 
premium for each policy sold. For investment products sales through LPL financial LLC, revenue to Pinnacle 
consists of advisory account fees, commissions from sales of mutual funds and other investments.  Commissions 
and fees that total $857 and $749 for 2022 and 2021, respectively, on the consolidated statement of income 
include $172 and $167 in loan late fees that are out-of-scope of Topic 606.   

Other Operating Income 

Included in other operating income are various transaction based revenue streams such as wire transfer fees, 
foreign  ATM  fees,  ACH  origination  fees,  cashier  check  fees  and  miscellaneous  services  provided  such  as 
assistance with balancing a customer’s checking account or making copies. Each of these fees are transactional 
based, and therefore, Pinnacle’s performance obligation is satisfied, and related revenue recognized, at a point 
in time when the service is delivered.  

The following presents noninterest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 
606, for 2022 and 2021, respectively: 

Non-interest Income 
In-scope of Topic 606: 
Service charges on deposit accounts 
Commissions and fees 
Other operating income 
Non-interest Income (in-scope of Topic 606) 
Non-interest Income (out-of-scope of Topic 606) 

(o)  Net Income per Share 

  Years Ended December 31, 

2022 

2021 

  $

  $

  $

3,513    $
685     
987     
5,185    $
1,839     
7,024    $

2,867 
582 
1,074 
4,523 
2,664 
7,187 

Basic  net  income  per  share  excludes  dilution  and  is  computed  by  dividing  income  available  to  common 
stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income 
per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock 

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that are not anti-dilutive were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common 
stock that then shared in the earnings of Pinnacle. 

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per 
share computations for the periods indicated: 

Year ended December 31, 2022 
Basic net income per share 
Effect of dilutive stock options 
Diluted net income per share 

Year ended December 31, 2021 
Basic net income per share 
Effect of dilutive stock options 
Diluted net income per share 

  Net income    
  (numerator)     (denominator)    
  $

Shares 

2,177,680    $

   Per share   
amount 

3.78 

8,242      
—      
8,242      

4,375      
—      
4,375      

2,180,550    $

  $
  Net income    
  (numerator)     (denominator)    
  $

Shares 

2,166,474    $

3.78 
   Per share   
amount 

2.02 

  $

3,784   

2,170,258    $

2.02 

2,870   

(p)  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, 
amounts due from banks (with original maturities of three months or less), and federal funds sold. Generally, 
federal funds are purchased and sold for one-day periods. 

          (q)      Comprehensive Income 

ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income, requires Pinnacle to classify items of “Other Comprehensive Income” 
(such as net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities) by their nature in a financial statement 
and present the accumulated balance  of  other  comprehensive income separately from  retained earnings and 
additional  paid-in  capital  in  the  equity  section  of  a  statement  of  financial  position.  Pinnacle’s  other 
comprehensive income consists of net income, and net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, 
net of income taxes, and adjustments relating to its defined benefit plan, net of income taxes. 

       (r)        Fair Value Measurements 

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a framework for using fair value.  It 
defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. 

In accordance with Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, Pinnacle groups its financial assets and financial 
liabilities in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of 
the assumptions used to determine fair value.  The most significant instruments that Pinnacle measures at fair 
value are available-for-sale securities.  As of December 31, 2021, all available-for-sale securities fell into Level 
2 fair value hierarchy and remained at Level 2 as of December 31, 2022.  Valuation methodologies for the fair 
value hierarchy are as follows: 

Level 1 – Valuations are based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities traded in active exchange 
markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.   

Level  2  –  Valuations  for  assets  and  liabilities  are  obtained  from  readily  available  pricing  sources  via 
independent  providers  for  market  transactions  involving  similar  assets  or  liabilities,  model-based  valuation 
techniques, or other observable inputs.   

Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including 
option  pricing  models,  discounted  cash  flow  models  and  similar  techniques,  and  are  not  based  on  market 
exchange,  dealer,  or  broker  traded  transactions.    Level  3  valuations  incorporate  certain  assumptions  and 
projections in determining fair value assigned to such assets and liabilities.   

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         (s)      Stock-based Compensation  

Restricted stock awards compensation cost is based on the fair value of the award, which is the closing price of 
Pinnacle's common stock on the date of the grant. Restricted stock awards issued by Pinnacle typically have 
vesting periods with service conditions. Compensation cost is recognized as expense over the vesting period. 
For  awards  with  graded  vesting,  compensation  cost is  recognized  on a  straight-line  basis  over the  requisite 
service  period.  Because  of  the  insignificant  amount  of  forfeitures  Pinnacle  has  experienced,  forfeitures  are 
recognized as they occur. 

         (t)       Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments  

Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and 
commercial  letters  of  credit,  issued  to  meet  customer  financing  needs.  The  face  amount  for  these  items 
represents  the  exposure  to  loss,  before  considering  customer  collateral  or  ability  to  repay.  Such  financial 
instruments are recorded when they are funded. 

         (u)     Current Accounting Developments 

For each of the accounting pronouncements that affect Pinnacle, Pinnacle elected to follow the rule that allows 
companies  engaging  in  an  initial  public  offering  as  an  Emerging  Growth  Company  to  follow  the  private 
company implementation dates. 

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update 
(“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The FASB issued this ASU to increase transparency and comparability 
among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet by lessees for those 
leases classified as operating leases under current U.S. GAAP and disclosing key information about leasing 
arrangements. The core principle is that a lessee should recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. 
A lessee should recognize in its balance sheet a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-
of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of twelve 
months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to 
recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for 
such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In July 2019, FASB issued ASU 2018-11, 
Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements to provide entities with additional guidance related to the transition 
method selected, as well as on separating components of a contract to the original information issued in ASU 
2016-02.  In November 2019, FASB issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), 
Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), which clarified the amendments and delayed 
the  effective  dates  of  the  previously  issued  ASU’s.    The  amendments  in  this  ASU are  effective  for  private 
companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods beginning after December 
15, 2022. Early application of this ASU is permitted for all entities. Pinnacle has adopted the new guidance as 
of December 31, 2022 on its consolidated financial statements.  See note (13) Leases. 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement 
of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which sets forth a "current expected credit loss" ("CECL") model 
requiring Pinnacle to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based 
on  historical experience,  current  conditions  and reasonable  supportable  forecasts. This  replaces the  existing 
incurred  loss  model  and  is  applicable  to  the  measurement  of  credit  losses  on  financial  assets  measured  at 
amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. In November 2018, FASB issued ASU 
2018-19,  Codification  Improvements  to  Topic  326,  Financial  Instruments  –  Credit  Losses  to  clarify  that 
operating lease receivables are within the scope of ASC 842 rather than ASC Topic 326. In November 2019, 
FASB  issued  ASU  2019-10,  Financial  Instruments  –  Credit  Losses  (Topic  326),  Derivatives  and  Hedging 
(Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), which clarified the amendments and delayed the effective dates of the 
previously  issued  ASU’s.    ASU  2016-13  is  effective  for  private  companies  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after 
December 15, 2022. Early application of this ASU is permitted for all entities. Pinnacle is currently assessing 
the potential impact of this ASU and collecting loan data needed to measure the required calculation. 

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In  April  2019,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2019-04,  Codification  Improvements  to  Topic  326,  Financial 
Instruments—Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. This 
ASU clarifies and improves areas of guidance related to the recently issued standards on credit losses, hedging, 
and  recognition  and  measurement  including  improvements  resulting  from  various  TRG  Meetings.  The 
amendments  are  effective  for  private  companies  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2022.  Early 
adoption is permitted. Pinnacle is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-04 will have on its consolidated 
financial statements. 

In May 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05,  Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted 
Transition Relief.  The amendments in this ASU provide entities that have certain instruments within the scope 
of Subtopic 326-20 with an option to irrevocably elect the fair value option in Subtopic 825-10, applied on an 
instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon the adoption of Topic 326. The fair value option 
election does not apply to held-to-maturity debt securities. An entity that elects the fair value option should 
subsequently measure those instruments at fair value with changes in fair value flowing through earnings. The 
amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those 
fiscal years. The amendments should be applied on a modified-retrospective basis by means of a cumulative-
effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings balance in the balance sheet. Early adoption is 
permitted. Pinnacle is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2019-05 will have on its consolidated financial 
statements. 

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled 
Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. For creditors that have adopted CECL, the amendments in this 
ASU: (i) eliminate the previous recognition and measurement guidance for TDRs, (ii) require new disclosures 
for loan modifications when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty (the “Modification Disclosures”) 
and (iii) require disclosures of current period gross charge-offs by year of origination in the vintage disclosures 
(the  “Gross  Charge-off  Vintage  Disclosures”).  The  Modification  Disclosures  apply  to  the  following 
modification types: principal forgiveness, interest rate reductions, other-than-insignificant payment delays, term 
extensions,  or a  combination  thereof.  Creditors  will be  required  to  disclose  the following  by loan  class: (i) 
amounts and relative percentages of each modification type, (ii) the financial effect of each modification type, 
including  the  amount  of  principal  forgiveness  and  reduction  in  weighted  average  interest  rate,  (iii)  the 
performance of the loan in the 12 months following the modification and (iv) qualitative information discussing 
how the modifications factored into the determination of the Allowance for Credit Losses ("ACL"). Pinnacle 
adopted ASU 2022-02 as of January 1, 2023 and elected to apply the modified retrospective transition method 
for ACL recognition and measurement. As a result of adopting this ASU, Pinnacle does not expect a material 
change to its ACL related to loans previously modified as a TDR and, therefore, does not expect a material 
cumulative  effect adjustment  to  retained earnings  as of  January 1, 2023.  The Modification  Disclosures  and 
Gross Chargeoff Vintage Disclosures are required to be applied prospectively, beginning with Pinnacle's 2023 
Annual Report. 

(2)  Restrictions on Cash 

To  comply  with  Federal  Reserve  regulations,  Pinnacle  is  required  to  maintain  certain  average  reserve  balances; 
however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the daily average reserve requirement for the week including December 
31, 2022 and the week of December 31, 2021 was $0.  

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(3)  Securities 

The amortized costs, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair values for securities as of December 31, 
2022 and 2021 are as follows: 

   Gross 

2022 
   Gross 

Available-for-Sale 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of 

U.S. Government corporations and agencies 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 
Mortgage-backed securities – government 

Total available-for-sale 

Held-to-Maturity 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of 

  Amortized    unrealized     unrealized    
gains 

losses 

costs 

Fair 
values 

  $  149,447     
40,620     
70,996     
  $  261,063     

—     
2     
1     
3     

(7,698)    
(6,876)    
(5,320)    
(19,894)    

141,749 
33,746 
65,677 
241,172 

2022 

Gross 

Gross 

  Amortized 

   unrealized 

   unrealized 

costs 

gains 

losses 

Fair 
values 

U.S. Government corporations and agencies 

  $ 

9,942     

—     

(29)    

9,913 

   Gross 

2021 
   Gross 

Available-for-Sale 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of 

U.S. Government corporations and agencies 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 
Mortgage-backed securities – government 

Total available-for-sale 

  Amortized    unrealized     unrealized    
gains 

losses 

costs 

Fair 
values 

  $ 

19,957     
37,875     
63,457     
  $  121,289     

41     
602     
347     
990     

(81)    
(687)    
(802)    
(1,570)    

19,917 
37,790 
63,002 
120,709 

         Pinnacle had no held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2021.          

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of Pinnacle’s securities, aggregated by security 
category  and  length  of  time  that  individual  securities  have  been  in  a  continuous  unrealized  loss  position,  as  of 
December 31, 2022: 

Description of Securities 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of 
   U.S. Government corporations and agencies 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 
Mortgage-backed securities-government 

Total 

Less than 12 
months 

More than 12 
months 

Total 

Fair 
value 

Gross 
   unrealized    
losses 

   Gross 
   unrealized   
losses 

   Gross 
Fair 
value 

   Gross 
   unrealized  
losses 

Fair 
value 

  $ 

  $ 

112,363     
10,589     
26,702     
149,654     

3,728      39,299     
521      21,839     
1,718      38,929     
5,967      100,067     

3,999      151,662     
6,354      11,110     
3,603      65,631     
13,956      249,721     

7,727 
6,875 
5,321 
19,923 

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Pinnacle does not consider the unrealized losses other-than-temporary losses based on the volatility of the securities 
market price involved, the credit quality of the securities, and Pinnacle’s ability, if necessary, to hold the securities 
until maturity.  As of December 31, 2022, the securities included 60 bonds that had continuous losses for less than 12 
months and 73 bonds that had continuous losses for more than 12 months. There were no realized gains and losses in 
2022.   

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of Pinnacle’s securities, aggregated by security 
category  and  length  of  time  that  individual  securities  have  been  in  a  continuous  unrealized  loss  position,  as  of 
December 31, 2021: 

Description of Securities 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of 
   U.S. Government corporations and agencies 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 
Mortgage-backed securities-government 

Total 

Less than 12 
months 

More than 12 
months 

Total 

   Gross 
   unrealized    Fair 
   value 

losses 

   Gross 
   unrealized   
losses 

   Gross 
Fair 
value 

Fair 
value 

Gross 
unrealized 
losses 

  $  16,194     
    24,559     
    40,401     
  $  81,154     

—      
81     
643     
966      
629      7,443      
1,353      8,409      

—     
44     
173     
217     

—      
24,559      
47,844      
89,563      

— 
643 
802 
1,570 

For 2021, the securities included 46 bonds that had continuous losses for less than 12 months and 14 bonds that had 
continuous losses for more than 12 months.  There were no realized gains or losses in 2021.    

The amortized costs and fair values of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities as of December 31, 2022 and 
December  31,  2021,  by  contractual  maturity,  are  shown  below.  Actual  maturities  may  differ  from  contractual 
maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment 
penalties. 

2022 

Available-for-Sale 

Held-to-Maturity 

  Amortized 

costs 

Fair 
values 

   Amortized 

costs 

Fair 
values 

Due in one year or less 
Due after one year through five years 
Due after five years through ten years 
Due after ten years 

Mortgage-backed securities 

Totals 

  $ 

  $ 

5,693     
131,994     
38,916     
13,464     
190,067     
70,996     
261,063     

5,496     
126,307     
33,690     
10,002     
175,495     
65,677     
241,172     

2021 

9,942     
—     
—     
—     
9,942     
—     
9,942     

9,913 
— 
— 
— 
9,913 
— 
9,913 

Due in one year or less 
Due after one year through five years 
Due after five years through ten years 
Due after ten years 

Mortgage-backed securities 

Totals 

Available-for-Sale 

Held-to-Maturity 

  Amortized 

costs 

Fair 
values 

   Amortized 

costs 

Fair 
values 

  $ 

  $ 

—     
8,796     
33,159     
15,877     
57,832     
63,457     
121,289     

—     
8,809     
33,508     
15,390     
57,707     
63,002     
120,709     

—     
—     
—     
—     
—     
—     
—     

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

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Securities  with amortized costs  of  approximately $47,932  (fair value of $44,767) as of  December 31, 2022, were 
pledged  as collateral  for  public  deposits.  Securities with amortized  costs  of  approximately  $36,437 (fair value  of 
$36,587) as of December 31, 2021, were pledged as collateral for public deposits. 

(4)  Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality 

A summary of loans as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 follows: 

Real estate loans: 

Residential-mortgage 
Residential-construction 
Commercial 

Loans to individuals for household, family 
   and other consumer expenditures 
Commercial and industrial loans 
Total loans, gross 

Less unearned income and fees 

Loans, net of unearned income and fees 

Less allowance for loan losses 

Loans, net 

2022 

2021 

  $

  $

170,534    $
11,281     
211,224     

136,338     
103,519     
632,896     
(572)    
632,324     
(3,853)    
628,471    $

162,984 
11,075 
186,552 

101,733 
89,892 
552,236 
(497) 
551,739 
(3,663) 
548,076 

Beginning in April 2020, Pinnacle originated loans under the PPP of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”).  
PPP loans were fully guaranteed by the SBA, and in some cases, borrowers were eligible to obtain forgiveness of the 
loans, in which case loans would be repaid by the SBA.  As repayment of the PPP loans is guaranteed by the SBA, 
Pinnacle did not recognize a reserve for PPP loans in its allowance for loan losses. Pinnacle received fees from the 
SBA of 1% to 5% of the principal amount of each loan originated under the PPP.  Fees received from the SBA were 
recognized net of direct origination costs in interest income over the life of the related loans.  Recognition of fees 
related to PPP loans was dependent upon the timing of ultimate repayment or forgiveness.  As of December 2022, 
Pinnacle holds no PPP loans and all past PPP loans were forgiven and repaid by the SBA. 

In  the  normal  course  of business,  First  National  Bank  has made loans  to executive  officers  and  directors.   As of 
December 31, 2022, loans and extensions of credit to executive officers and directors totaled $1,165 as compared to 
$1,785 as of December 31, 2021. During 2022, one new consumer loan was made to an executive officer and director 
totaling $25.  The loan was made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms and conditions, 
including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unrelated 
persons, and, in the opinion of management and the Board, do not involve more than normal risk of collectability or 
present other unfavorable features.  

The fair value of loans, net of unearned income and fees, was $573,472 as of December 31, 2022. 

Loans  in  the  amount  of  $38,011  were  pledged  as  collateral  for  Pinnacle’s  available  FHLB  line  of  credit  as  of 
December 31, 2022. 

The following table presents information on Pinnacle’s allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans. 
The total allowance reflects management’s estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet 
date. While portions of the allowance are attributed to specific portfolio segments, the entire allowance is available 
to absorb credit losses inherent in the total loan portfolio.  The allowance for loan losses for PPP loans guaranteed by 
SBA were separately evaluated by Pinnacle management.  This analysis included the likelihood of loss was remote 
and therefore there no allowance for loan losses attributed to these loans. 

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For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 

Allowance for Loan Losses: 
Beginning balance 
Charge-offs 
Recoveries 
(Recovery of) provision for loan losses 

Ending Balance 

Allowance: 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated 
   credit quality 

Loans: 
Total loans ending balance 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: loans acquired with 
   deteriorated credit quality 

   Commercial   

  Commercial    Real Estate     Consumer     Residential    Total   

  $

  $

311     
(13)    
9     
93     
400     

1,440      
—      
—      
(51 )    
1,389      

793     
(221)    
284     
240     
1,096     

1,119      3,663 
(258) 
(24)    
309 
16     
(143)    
139 
968      3,853 

—     

200      

—     

—     

200 

400     

1,189      

1,096     

968      3,653 

  $

—     

—      

—     

—      — 

   Commercial   

  Commercial    Real Estate     Consumer    Residential    Total 

  $

103,519     

211,224      136,338     

181,815      632,896 

18     

780     

15     

745     

1,558 

103,341     

206,740      136,311     

178,304      624,696 

160     

3,704     

12     

2,766     

6,642 

Allowance for Loan Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 

Allowance for Loan Losses: 
Beginning balance 
Charge-offs 
Recoveries 
(Recovery of) provision for loan losses 

Ending Balance 

Allowance: 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated 
   credit quality 

  Commercial    

 Commercial    Real Estate     Consumer    Residential   

Total 

 $ 

 $ 

335   
(49)  
30   
(5)  
311   

1,076     
(1)    
—     
365     
1,440     

973      
(299 )    
260      
(141 )    
793      

1,094  
(11) 
46  
(10) 
1,119  

3,478  
(360 ) 
336  
209  
3,663  

—   

—     

—      

—  

—  

311   

1,440     

793      

1,119  

3,663  

 $ 

—   

—     

—      

—  

—  

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Loans: 
Total loans ending balance 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for 
   impairment 
Ending balance: loans acquired with 
   deteriorated credit quality 

   Commercial 
  Commercial     Real Estate 

     Consumer      Residential     Total 

  $

89,892     

186,552      

101,733     

174,059      552,236  

295     

771

42     

1,422     

2,530  

88,558     

180,825

101,621     

167,004      538,008  

1,039     

4,956

70     

5,633      11,698  

Loans acquired in a transfer, including business combinations, where there is evidence of credit deterioration since 
origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that we will not collect all contractually required principal and 
interest payments, are accounted for as purchased impaired loans. Purchased impaired loans are initially recorded at 
fair value, which includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, 
the historical allowance for credit losses related to these loans is not carried over. 

Accounting for purchased impaired loans involves estimating fair value, at acquisition, using the principal and interest 
cash flows expected to be collected discounted at the prevailing market rate of interest. The excess of cash flows 
expected to be collected over the estimated fair value at acquisition date is referred to as the accretable yield and is 
recognized in interest income using an effective yield method over the remaining life of the loans. The difference 
between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition, considering the 
impact of prepayments, is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. Any decreases in cash flows expected to be 
collected (other than due to decreases in interest rate indices and changes in prepayment assumptions) will be charged 
to the provision for loan losses, resulting in an increase to the allowance for loan losses. 

The following table presents changes in the accretable yield for purchased impaired loans for the year ended December 
31, 2022: 

Accretable yield, beginning of year 
Additions 
Accretion 
Reclassification of nonaccretable difference due to improvement in expected cash flows 
Other changes, net 
Accretable yield, end of year 

$

$

1,259 
— 
(867) 
333 
122 
847 

At December 31, 2022, none of the purchased impaired loans were classified as nonperforming assets. Therefore, 
interest income, through accretion of the difference between the carrying amount of the loans and expected cash flows, 
is being recognized on all purchased loans. Any decreases in cash flows expected to be collected (other than due to 
decreases in interest rate indices and changes in prepayment assumptions), will be charged to the provision for loan 
losses, resulting in an increase to the allowance for loan losses. 

Pinnacle  utilizes  a  risk  rating  matrix  to  assign  a  risk  grade  to  each  of  its  loans.    A  description  of  the  general 
characteristics of the risk grades is as follows: 

Pass – These loans have minimal and acceptable credit risk. 

Special Mention – These loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention.  If left 
uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan at 
some future date. 

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Substandard – These loans are inadequately protected by the net worth or paying capacity of the obligor or 
collateral pledged, if any.  Loans classified as substandard must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, 
which jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  A substandard loan is characterized by the distinct probability that 
Pinnacle will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. 

Doubtful  –  These  loans  have  all  of  the  weakness  inherent  in  one  classified  as  substandard  with  the  added 
characteristic that the weaknesses make collection liquidation in full, on the basis of the currently existing facts, 
conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. 

The following table illustrates Pinnacle’s credit quality indicators: 

Credit Quality Indicators 
As of December 31, 2022 

Credit Exposure 
Pass 
Special Mention 
Substandard 
Doubtful 
Total 

Credit Exposure 
Pass 
Special Mention 
Substandard 
Doubtful 
Total 

   Commercial 
  Commercial    Real Estate 
  $

103,012     
—     
507     
—     
103,519     

   Consumer    Residential    Total 

210,128      136,164     
45     
129     
—     
211,224      136,338     

299     
797     
—     

180,502      629,806 
1,028 
2,062 
— 
181,815      632,896 

684     
629     
—     

Credit Quality Indicators 
As of December 31, 2021 

   Commercial 
  Commercial    Real Estate 
  $

88,729     
56     
1,107     
—     
89,892     

   Consumer    Residential    Total 

183,708      101,565     
96     
72     
—     
186,552      101,733     

1,150     
1,694     
—     

168,167      542,169 
2,032 
8,035 
— 
174,059      552,236 

730     
5,162     
—     

  $

  $

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Age Analysis of Past Due Loans 
As of December 31, 2022 

30-59 
Days 

60-89 
Days 

   Greater Than   
90 Days 

Total 
Past 
   Due 

  Past Due     Past Due    
—     
74     
  $
Commercial 
—     
100     
Commercial real estate     
20     
204     
Consumer 
58     
384     
Residential 
78     
762     
Total 

  $

   Total 
   Current     Loans 
169       103,350      103,519     
817       210,407      211,224     
239       136,099      136,338     
1,397       180,418      181,815     
2,622       630,274      632,896     

95     
717     
15     
955     
1,782     

   Recorded 
   Investment   
90 Days 
and 

   Accruing 

— 
— 
— 
221 
221 

Age Analysis of Past Due Loans 
As of December 31, 2021 

30-59 
Days 

60-89 
Days 

   Greater Than   
90 Days 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate     
Consumer 
Residential 
Total 

  Past Due     Past Due    
—     
21     
  $ 
—     
—     
17     
53     
97     
—     
114     
74     

  $ 

Total 
Past 
Due 

   Total 
   Current     Loans 

   Recorded 
   Investment   
90 Days 
and 

   Accruing 

295     
—     
42     
1,097     
1,434     

316      

89,576      89,892     
—       186,552      186,552     
112       101,621      101,733     
1,194       172,865      174,059     
1,622       550,614      552,236     

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

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The following table presents information on Pinnacle’s impaired loans and their related allowance for loan losses: 

With no related allowance recorded: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 

With related allowance recorded: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 

Total: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 

Total 

Impaired Loans 
As of December 31, 2022 

   Unpaid 
  Recorded 
   Principal 
  Investment     Balance 

   Average 
   Related 
   Recorded 
   Allowance     Investment     Recognized   

Interest 
Income 

  $ 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

95      
740      
15      
1,271      

—      
717      
—      
—      

95      
1,457      
15      
1,271      
2,838      

95     
740     
15     
1,271     

—     
717     
—     
—     

95     
1,457     
15     
1,271     
2,838     

—     
—     
—     
—     

—     
200     
—     
—     

—     
200     
—     
—     
—     

195     
756     
29     
1,303     

—     
359     
—     
—     

195     
1,115     
29     
1,303     
2,642     

— 
36 
— 
29 

— 
25 
— 
— 

— 
61 
— 
29 
90 

Impaired Loans 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 

With no related allowance recorded: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 

Total: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 

Total 

   Unpaid 
  Recorded 
   Principal 
  Investment     Balance 

   Average 
   Related 
   Recorded 
   Allowance     Investment     Recognized   

Interest 
Income 

  $ 

  $ 
  $ 

295      
771      
42      
1,422      

295      
771      
42      
1,422      
2,530      

295     
771     
42     
1,422     

295     
771     
42     
1,422     
2,530     

—     
—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
—     
—     
—     

159     
386     
46     
2,007     

159     
386     
46     
2,007     
2,597     

— 
49 
— 
19 

— 
49 
— 
13 
62 

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Loans in Nonaccrual Status 
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 
Total 

2022 

2021 

95    $ 

717     
15     
734     
1,561    $ 

295 
— 
42 
1,097 
1,434 

  $

  $

Pinnacle  had  four  restructured  loans  totaling  $1,056  as  of  December  31,  2022.    All  of  these  restructured  loans 
constituted troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2022. 

Pinnacle  offers  a  variety  of  modifications  to  borrowers.    The  modification  categories  offered  can  generally  be 
described in the following categories. 

Rate Modification is a modification in which the interest rate is changed. 

Term Modification is a modification in which  the  maturity date, timing  of payments or frequency of payments is 
changed. 

Interest Only Modification is a modification in which the loan is converted to interest only payments for a period of 
time. 

Payment Modification is a modification in which the dollar amount of the payment is changed, other than an interest 
only modification described above. 

Combination Modification is any other type of modification, including the restructuring of two or more loan terms 
through the use of multiple categories above.  

There  were  no  additional  commitments  to  extend  credit  related  to  these  troubled  debt  restructurings  that  were 
outstanding as of December 31, 2022.   

The following tables present troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: 

Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 
Total 

December 31, 2022 

Accrual 
Status 

Non-Accrual 
Status 

Total 
Troubled Debt 
Restructuring 

  $

  $

—     
740     
—     
316     
1,056     

—     
—     
—     
—     
—     

— 
740 
— 
316 
1,056 

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Commercial 
Commercial real estate 
Consumer 
Residential 
Total 

December 31, 2021 

Accrual 
Status 

Non-Accrual 
Status 

Total 
Troubled Debt 
Restructuring 

  $

  $

—     
771     
—     
325     
1,096     

—     
—     
—     
485     
485     

— 
771 
— 
810 
1,581 

For 2022 and 2021, Pinnacle had no new troubled debt restructures and no troubled debt restructures experienced 
payment defaults.  

(5)  Bank Premises and Equipment 

Bank premises and equipment, net was comprised of the following as of December 31, 2022 and 2021: 

2022 

2021 

Land improvements 
Buildings 
Equipment, furniture and fixtures 

Less accumulated depreciation 

Land 
Construction in progress 

  $

783    $ 

20,706     
8,834     
30,323     
(12,884)    
17,439     
4,258     
45     

Bank premises and equipment, net 

  $

21,742    $ 

783 
20,533 
8,539 
29,855 
(11,802) 
18,053 
4,258 
298 
22,609 

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(6)  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets 

The following is a summary of the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of amortizable intangible assets as 
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and the carrying amount of unamortizable intangible assets as of the same 
dates. 

December 31, 2022 

December 31, 2021 

Gross Carrying 
Amount 

    Accumulated 
    Amortization 

Gross Carrying 
Amount 

    Accumulated   
    Amortization   

Amortizable Intangible Assets: 
 Core Deposit Intangible 

Unamortizable Intangible Assets: 
   Goodwill 

$ 

$ 

1,600     

347    $ 

1,600     

187 

539     

    $ 

539     

Amortization expense of all other intangible assets totaled $0 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

The  following  table  presents  the  estimated  amortization  expense  schedule  related  to  acquisition-related  amortizable 
intangible  assets  for  each  of  the  five  calendar  years  ending  December  31,  2027  and  the  estimated  amount  amortizable 
thereafter.  These estimates are subject to change in future periods to the extent management determines it is necessary to 
make adjustments to the carrying value or estimated useful lives of amortizable intangible assets. 

2023 
2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 

Thereafter 

Total 

(7)  Deposits 

A summary of deposits as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021: 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 
Interest-bearing: 

Savings and money market accounts 
NOW accounts 
Time deposits – under $250,000 
Time deposits – $250,000 and over 
Total interest-bearing deposits 
Total deposits 

Estimated 
Amortization 
Expense 

160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
453 
1,253 

$ 

$ 

2022 

2021 

  $

286,833    $

341,202 

355,927     
156,090     
92,448     
7,940     
612,405     
899,238    $

332,959 
150,035 
104,880 
9,003 
596,877 
938,079 

  $

In the normal course of business, First National Bank has received deposits from executive officers and directors. As 
of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, deposits from executive officers and directors were approximately 
$20,980 and $40,941, respectively. All such deposits were received in the ordinary course of business on substantially 
the  same  terms  and  conditions,  including  interest  rates,  as  those  prevailing  at  the  same  time  for  comparable 
transactions with unrelated persons. 

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The fair value of deposits was $688,824 as of December 31, 2022 and $861,747 as of December 31, 2021. 

(8)  Borrowings 

As  of  December  31,  2022  and  December  31,  2021,  Pinnacle’s  available  borrowing  limit  with  the  FHLB  was 
approximately $246,398 and $214,945, respectively.  

Pinnacle had $0 in borrowings from the FHLB outstanding at December 31, 2022.  Pinnacle also has a $7,000 line 
of credit commitment of which $7,000 is currently available. The line of credit is secured by the authorized capital 
stock of First National Bank with a correspondent bank.  The line of credit had $0 outstanding as of December 31, 
2022 and December 31, 2021.  

Additionally, Pinnacle has liquidity borrowing capabilities with two correspondent banks totaling $28,000 with $0 
outstanding as of December 31, 2022. 

As of September 21, 2020 Pinnacle completed a private placement of $8,000 in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated 
notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory 
guidelines  in  the  future.    The  proceeds  from  the  sale  of  the  Notes  were  utilized  to  fund  a  portion  of  the  cash 
consideration  paid  by  Pinnacle  in  connection  with  its  merger  with  Virginia  Bank  and  to  provide  optionality  for 
various  growth  opportunities  and  for  general  corporate  purposes.  The  Notes  bear  interest  at  5.25%  per  annum, 
beginning September 18, 2020 to, but excluding September 30, 2025, payable quarterly in arrears. From September 
30, 2025 to, but excluding September 30, 2030, or up to an early redemption date, the interest rate shall reset quarterly 
to an interest rate per annum equal to the then current three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 
513 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Beginning on September 30, 2025 through maturity, the Notes may be 
redeemed, at Pinnacle’s option and subject to any required regulatory approval, on any scheduled interest payment 
date. The Notes will mature on September 30, 2030. 

Pinnacle borrowed $2,000 under a fixed-to-floating rate promissory note due 2030 (the “Promissory Note”) in the 
fourth quarter of 2020. The Promissory Note bears interest at 5.25% per annum, beginning December 18, 2020 to 
but excluding December 31, 2025, payable quarterly in arrears. From December 31, 2025 to but excluding December 
31, 2030, or up to an early redemption date, the interest rate shall reset quarterly to an interest rate per annum equal 
to the then current three-month SOFR plus 515 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. The Promissory Note will 
mature on December 31, 2030. 

(9)  Employee Benefit Plans 

First  National  Bank  maintains  a  noncontributory  defined  benefit  pension  plan  that  covers  substantially  all  of  its 
employees. Benefits are computed based on employees’ average final compensation and years of credited service. 
Pension expenses amounted to approximately $1,122 and $1,576 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.   

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The  components  of  net  pension  benefit  cost  under  the  plan  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2022  and  2021  is 
summarized as follows: 

Change in Benefit Obligation 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year 
Service cost 
Interest cost 
Actuarial income 
Benefits paid 
Settlement Gain 

Benefit obligation at end of year 

Change in Plan Assets 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 
Actual return on plan assets 
Employer contribution 
Benefits paid 

Projected fair value of plan assets at end of year 

Funded Status at the End of the Year 
Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet 
Other liabilities, accrued pension 
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other 
   Comprehensive 

Income Net of Tax Effect 
Unrecognized actuarial (gain)/loss 
Prior service cost 
Income tax effect 

Benefit obligation included in accumulated other 
   comprehensive income 

Funded Status 
Benefit obligation 
Fair value of assets 
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain)/loss 
Unrecognized prior service cost 
Prepaid benefit cost included in the balance sheet 

Weighted Average Assumptions as of December 31, 2022 and  2021 : 
Discount rate used for net periodic pension cost 
Discount rate used for disclosure 
Expected long-term return on plan assets used for net periodic pension cost 
Rate of compensation increase for disclosure 

  $

  $

  $

  $

  $

2022 

2021 

20,886 
1,298 

  $

509  
(7,285)     
(1,882)     
(205)     
  $

13,321 

15,519 
(3,285)     
2,000 
(1,882)     
12,352 

(969)     

22,692 
1,385 
538
(573) 
(2,103) 
(1,053) 
20,886 

11,988 
1,634 
4,000 
(2,103) 
15,519 
(5,367) 

(969)     

(5,367) 

164 
(137)     
(6)   

(3,332) 
(146) 
731

21 

  $

(2,747) 

(13,321)     
  $
12,352 
(164)     
137 
(996)    $

(20,885) 
15,519 
3,332 
146 
(1,888) 

Pension Benefits 

2022 

2021 

2.60%    
4.95%    
7.25%    
3.00%    

2.50% 
2.60% 
7.25% 
3.00% 

The estimated portion of prior service cost and net transition obligation included in accumulated other comprehensive 
income that will be recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year is $511. 

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Pinnacle  selects  the  expected  long-term  rate-of-return-on-assets  assumption  in  consultation  with  its  investment 
advisors and actuary. This rate is intended to reflect the average rate of return expected to be earned on the funds 
invested or to be invested to provide plan benefits. Historical performance is reviewed especially with respect to real 
rates of return (net of inflation) for the major asset classes held or anticipated to be held by the trust, and for the trust 
itself. Undue weight is not given to recent experience, which may not continue over the measurement period, and 
higher significance is placed on current forecasts of future long-term economic conditions. 

Because  assets  are  held  in  a  qualified  trust,  anticipated  returns  are  not  reduced  for  taxes.  Further,  solely  for  this 
purpose, the plan is assumed to continue in force and not terminate during the period during which assets are invested. 
However, consideration is given to the potential impact of current and future investment policy, cash flow into and 
out of the trust, and expenses (both investment and non-investment) typically paid from plan assets (to the extent such 
expenses are not explicitly estimated within periodic cost). 

The  components  of  net  pension  benefit  cost  under the  plan  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2022  and  2021  is 
summarized as follows: 

Service cost 
Interest cost 
Expected return on plan assets 
Amortization of Prior Service Cost 

Recognized net loss due to settlement 

Recognized net actuarial loss 
Net pension benefit cost 

Gross gain recognized in other comprehensive 
   income 
Total Recognized in Net Pension Benefit Cost and 
   Other Comprehensive Income 

Projected Benefit Payments 

Pension Benefits 

2022 

2021 

  $

  $

1,299    $
509   
(1,031)    
9     
247     
75   
1,108    $

1,385 
538
(1,074) 
9 
425 
222
1,505 

(3,506)    

(2,844) 

  $

(2,398)   $

(1,339) 

The projected benefit payments under the plan are summarized as follows for the years ending December 31: 

2023 
2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028-2032 

  $

1,349 
188 
1,333 
722 
682 
3,482 

Plan Asset Allocation 

Plan assets are held in a pooled pension trust fund administered by the Virginia Bankers Association. The pooled 
pension trust fund is sufficiently diversified to maintain a reasonable level of risk without imprudently sacrificing 
return,  with  a  targeted  asset  allocation  of  38%  fixed  income  and  62%  equities.  The  Investment  Manager  selects 
investment  fund  managers  with  demonstrated  experience  and  expertise,  and  funds  with  demonstrated  historical 
performance, for the implementation of the pension plan’s investment strategy. The Investment Manager will consider 
both actively and passively managed investment strategies and will allocate funds across the asset classes to develop 
an efficient investment structure. 

It is the responsibility of the Virginia Bankers Association to administer the investments of the pooled pension trust 
fund within reasonable costs, being careful to avoid sacrificing quality. These costs include, but are not limited to, 
management and custodial fees, consulting fees, transaction costs and other administrative costs. 

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The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any 
input  that  is  significant  to  the  fair  value  measurement.    Valuation  techniques  used  need  to  maximize  the  use  of 
observable  inputs  and  minimize  the  use  of  unobservable  inputs.    Following  is  a  description  of  the  valuation 
methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. 

Mutual funds-fixed income and equity funds:  Valued at the net asset value of shares held at year-end. 

Cash and equivalents:  Valued at cost which approximates fair value. 

The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable 
value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, although Pinnacle believes its valuation methods are appropriate 
and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine fair 
value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement as of December 31, 2022 and 
2021. 

The following table presents the fair value of the assets, by asset category, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. 

Mutual funds-fixed income 
Mutual funds-equity 
Total assets at fair value 

2022 

2021 

4,694    $ 
7,658     
12,352    $ 

5,897 
9,622 
15,519 

  $

  $

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the assets carried at fair value as of December 
31, 2022 and 2021. 

Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2022 

Mutual funds-fixed income 
Mutual funds-equity 
Total assets at fair value 

Mutual funds-fixed income 
Mutual funds-equity 
Total assets at fair value 

Contributions 

  Level 1 
  $

4,694     
7,658     
12,352     

  $

  $

  Level 1 
  $

5,897     
9,622     
15,519     

   Level 2 

   Level 3 

Total 

—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
—     

4,694 
7,658 
12,352 

Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2021 

   Level 2 

   Level 3 

Total 

—     
—     
—     

—     
—     
—     

5,897 
9,622 
15,519 

Pinnacle contributed $2,000 to its pension plan on December 30, 2022. 

Pinnacle also has a 401(k) plan under which Pinnacle matches employee contributions to the plan.  In 2022 and 2021, 
Pinnacle matched 100% of the first 1% of salary deferral and 50% of the next 5% of salary deferral to the 401(k) plan.  
The amount expensed for the 401(k) plan was $299 during the year ended December 31, 2022 and $273 during the 
year ended December 31, 2021.   

(11)  Income Taxes 

Income tax expense attributable to income before income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 
2021 is summarized as follows: 

Current 
Deferred 

Total income tax expense 

2022 

2021 

1,782    $ 
12     
1,794    $ 

1,559 
(717) 
842 

  $

  $

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Reported income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 differed from the amounts computed 
by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate of 21% for 2022 and 2021 to income before income tax expense as a 
result of the following: 

Computed at statutory Federal tax rate 
Increase (reduction) in income tax expense 

resulting from: 

Tax-exempt interest 
Disallowance of interest expense 
Other, net 

Reported income tax expense 

2022 

2021 

  $

2,108    $

1,096 

(108)    
2     
(208)    
1,794    $

(85) 
2 
(171) 
842 

  $

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred 
tax liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: 

Deferred tax assets: 

Loans, principally due to allowance for loan losses 
Defined benefit plan valuation adjustments 
Accrued pension 
Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale 
   securities 

Total gross deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities: 

Bank premises and equipment, due to differences 
   in depreciation 
Other 

Total gross deferred tax liabilities 
Net deferred tax asset 

2022 

2021 

  $

  $

765    $
—     
209     

4,177     
5,151     

(1,053)    
(370)    
(1,423)    
3,728    $

692 
731 
303 

122 
1,848 

(1,096) 
(231) 
(1,327) 
521 

First National Bank has determined that a valuation allowance for the gross deferred tax assets is not necessary as of 
December 31, 2022 and 2021, since realization of the entire gross deferred tax assets can be supported by the amounts 
of taxes paid during the carry back periods available under current tax laws.   

Pinnacle did not recognize any interest or penalties related to income tax during the years ended December 31, 2022 
and 2021.  Pinnacle does not have an accrual for uncertain tax positions as deductions taken and benefits accrued are 
based on widely understood administrative practices and procedures and are based on clear and unambiguous tax law.  
Tax returns for all years from 2018 and thereafter are subject to future examination by tax authorities. 

(12)  Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk 

Pinnacle is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the 
financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include mortgage sale lock commitments, commitments 
to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments may involve, to varying degrees, credit risk in excess 
of  the  amount  recognized  in  the  balance  sheets.  The  contract  amounts  of  these  instruments  reflect  the  extent  of 
involvement First National Bank has in particular classes of financial instruments. 

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Credit risk is defined as the possibility of sustaining a loss because the other parties to a financial instrument fail to 
perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. Pinnacle’s maximum exposure to credit loss under commitments 
to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. Pinnacle 
uses  the  same  credit  policies  in  making  commitments  and  conditional  obligations as  it  does  for  on-balance-sheet 
instruments. 

Pinnacle  requires  collateral  to  support  financial  instruments  when  it  is  deemed  necessary.  First  National  Bank 
evaluates such customers’ creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained upon extension 
of  credit  is  based on management’s credit  evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral may include  deposits held in 
financial institutions, U.S. Treasury securities, other marketable securities, real estate, accounts receivable, inventory, 
and property, plant and equipment. 

Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: 

Commitments to extend credit 
Standby letters of credit 

Contract amounts at 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

  $
  $

123,304    $ 
6,535    $ 

125,589 
6,943 

In the ordinary course of business, Pinnacle may enter into mortgage rate lock commitments that are subsequently 
funded  by  Pinnacle.  Pinnacle  then  sells  the  mortgage  loan  to  a  secondary  market  bank  that  had  underwritten  the 
mortgage loan before Pinnacle funded the loan.  The secondary market bank pays a fee that was agreed upon on the 
lock commitment date to Pinnacle and buys the loan within five days of the initial funding by Pinnacle. 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition 
established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may 
require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total 
commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by First National Bank to guarantee the performance of 
a  customer  to  a  third  party.  These  guarantees  are  primarily  issued  to  support  public  and  private  borrowing 
arrangements,  including  bond  financing  and  similar  transactions.  Unless  renewed,  substantially  all  of  Pinnacle’s 
standby letters of credit commitments as of December 31, 2022 will expire within one year. Management does not 
anticipate any material losses as a result of these transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is 
essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. 

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(13)  Leases 

Pinnacle's leases are recorded under ASC Topic 842 “Leases.” The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are included 
in  other  assets  and  other  liabilities,  respectively,  in  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.    Lease  liabilities  represent 
Pinnacle's obligation to make lease payments and are presented at each reporting date as the net present value of the 
remaining contractual cash flows. Cash flows are discounted at the Pinnacle's incremental borrowing rate in effect at 
the commencement date of the lease. Right-of-use assets represent Pinnacle’s right to use the underlying asset for the 
lease term and are calculated as the sum of the lease liability and if applicable, prepaid rent, initial direct costs and 
any incentives received from the lessor. Pinnacle currently leases three of its operating locations  under long-term 
leases (greater than 12 months). These locations are classified as operating leases. Generally, operating leases provide 
for one or more renewal options on the same basis as current rental terms.  Certain leases require increased rentals 
under cost-of-living escalation clauses. The lease agreements do not provide for residual value guarantees and have 
no restrictions or covenants that would impact dividends or require incurring additional financial obligations.  Lease 
payments for all leases in 2022 were $311. 

Pinnacle entered into a lease of the Amherst branch facility, with an entity in which a prior director of Pinnacle has a 
50% ownership interest, in 2009.  The original term of the lease is twenty years and may be renewed at Pinnacle’s 
option for two additional terms of five years each.  Pinnacle’s current rental payment under the lease is currently $164 
annually.  

The following table represents information about Pinnacle's leases. 

Short-term lease liability 
Long-term lease liability 
Right-of-use assets 
Weighted average remaining lease term 
Weighted average discount rate 

$  
$  
$  

 The following are future minimum lease payments as required under the agreements:            

December 31, 2022 

276 
1,330 
1,606 
5.79 years

1.53%

Payments 

$ 

$ 

$ 

315 
292 
272 
274 
278 
255 
1,686 
(80) 
1,606 

Year 
2023 
2024 
2025 
2026 
2027 
Thereafter 
Total 
Less:  present value discount 
Total lease liabilities 

(14)  Concentrations of Credit Risk and Contingencies 

Pinnacle grants commercial, residential and consumer loans to customers primarily in the central Virginia area. As a 
whole, the portfolio is affected by general economic conditions in the central Virginia region. 

Pinnacle’s commercial and real estate loan portfolios are diversified, with no significant concentrations of credit other 
than the geographic focus on the central Virginia region. The installment loan portfolio consists of consumer loans 
primarily  for automobiles and  other  personal  property.  Overall, Pinnacle’s  loan  portfolio  is  diversified  and  is  not 

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concentrated within a single industry or group of industries, the loss of any one or more of which would generate a 
materially adverse impact on the business of Pinnacle. 

Pinnacle has established operating policies relating to the credit process and collateral in loan originations. Loans to 
purchase real and personal property are generally collateralized by the related property. Credit approval is primarily 
based on the creditworthiness of the borrower, the ability to repay and the value of the collateral pledged. 

At times, Pinnacle may have cash and cash equivalents at a financial institution in excess of insured limits.  Pinnacle 
places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions whose credit rating and financial 
condition is monitored by management to minimize credit risk. 

In the ordinary course of business, various claims and lawsuits are brought by and against Pinnacle. In the opinion of 
management, there is no pending or threatened proceeding in which an adverse decision could result in a material 
adverse change in Pinnacle’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 

(15)  Dividend Restrictions and Capital Requirements 

Pinnacle’s principal source of funds for dividend payments is dividends received from its subsidiary Bank.  For 2022 
and 2021, dividends from the subsidiary Bank totaled $2,058 and $1,645, respectively.   

Substantially all of Pinnacle’s retained earnings consist of undistributed earnings of its subsidiary Bank, which are 
restricted by various regulations administered by federal banking regulatory agencies. Under applicable federal laws, 
the Comptroller of the Currency restricts, without prior approval, the total dividend payments of First National Bank 
in any calendar year to the net profits of that year, as defined, combined with the retained net profits for the two 
preceding years. 

Pinnacle and First National Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal 
bank regulatory agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly 
additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on Pinnacle’s 
consolidated  financial  statements.  Under  capital  adequacy  guidelines  and  the  regulatory  framework  for  prompt 
corrective action, Pinnacle and First National Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative 
measures  of  their  assets,  liabilities  and  certain  off-balance-sheet  items  as  calculated  under  regulatory  accounting 
practices.  Pinnacle  and  First  National  Bank’s  capital  amounts  and  classification  are  also  subject  to  qualitative 
judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. 

Beginning  January  1,  2015,  Pinnacle  and  First  National  Bank  became  subject  to  the  Basel  III  Capital  Rules.  In 
addition, a new ratio, Common Equity Tier 1 or “CET 1” Risk-Based Capital Ratio, is now measured and monitored. 
Pinnacle and First National Bank's actual regulatory capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, 
are listed below. The disclosure below reflects Pinnacle’s consolidated capital as determined under regulations that 
apply to bank holding companies that are not small bank holding companies and minimum capital requirements that 
would apply to Pinnacle if it were not subject to the Statement (as defined below): 

Regulatory Capital Ratios as of December 31, 2022 

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
CET 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio (to Average Assets) 

Pinnacle  
Consolidated 

First  
National Bank 

  Amount 

Ratio 

    Amount    

Ratio 

76,152      

11.55%   $

83,071     

12.63% 

72,157      

10.94%   $

79,076     

12.03% 

72,157      
72,157      

10.94%   $
7.34%   $

79,076     
79,076     

12.03% 
8.06% 

  $

  $

  $
  $

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Regulatory Capital Ratios as of December 31, 2021 

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
CET 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio (to Risk Weighted 
   Assets) 
Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio (to Average Assets) 

Pinnacle  
Consolidated 

First  
National Bank 

  Amount 

Ratio 

    Amount    

Ratio 

  $

  $

  $

  $

67,835      

11.96%   $

75,756     

13.20% 

65,030      

11.30%   $

71,951     

12.54% 

65,030      

65,030      

11.30%   $

71,951     

12.54% 

6.65%   $

71,951     

7.37% 

The  Basel  III  Capital  Rules  limit  capital  distributions  and  certain  discretionary  bonus  payments  if  the  banking 
organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of 2.50% of CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and 
total  capital  to  risk  weighted  assets  in  addition  to  the  amount  necessary  to  meet  minimum  risk-based  capital 
requirements. Basel III requires (i) a minimum ratio of CET1 capital to risk weighted assets of at least 4.50%, plus a 
2.50% capital conservation buffer, (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets of at least 6.00%, plus 
the capital conservation buffer, (iii) a minimum ratio of total capital to risk weighted assets of at least 8.00%, plus the 
2.50% capital conservation buffer and (iv) a minimum leverage ratio of 4.00%.  

First National Bank was considered “well capitalized” as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. 

In August 2018, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System updated the Small Bank Holding Company 
Policy Statement (the “Statement”). The Statement, among other things, exempts qualifying bank holding companies 
with  consolidated  assets  of  less  than  $3  billion  from  reporting  consolidated  regulatory  capital  ratios  and  from 
minimum regulatory capital requirements. Pinnacle expects that it will be treated as a small bank holding company 
and  is  not  subject  to  regulatory  capital  requirements  on  a  consolidated  basis.  At  December  31,  2022,  Pinnacle’s 
regulatory capital ratios exceeded all minimum capital requirements that would have applied to Pinnacle if it were 
not a small bank holding company. 

(16)  Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments 

GAAP requires Pinnacle to disclose estimated fair values of its financial instruments. 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the approximate fair value of each class of financial 
instrument for which it is practicable to estimate that value. 

(a)  Securities 

The fair value of securities is estimated based on bid prices as quoted on national exchanges or bid quotations 
received from securities dealers. The fair value of certain state and municipal securities is not readily available 
through market sources other than dealer quotations; so fair value estimates are based on quoted market prices 
of  similar  instruments,  adjusted  for  differences  between  the  quoted  instruments  and  the  instruments  being 
valued. 

(b)  Loans 

Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by 
type such as commercial, real estate - residential, real estate - commercial, loans to individuals and other loans. 
Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and adjustable rate interest terms. 

The  fair  value  of  fixed  rate  loans  is  calculated  by  discounting  scheduled  cash  flows  through  the  estimated 
maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect the credit and interest rate risk inherent in the loan 
as well as estimates for prepayments. The estimate of maturity is based on Pinnacle’s historical experience with 

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repayments for each loan classification, modified, as required, by an estimate of the effect of current economic 
and lending conditions. 

(c)  Deposits  

The fair value of demand deposits, NOW accounts, and savings deposits is the amount payable on demand. The 
fair value of fixed maturity time deposits, certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting scheduled cash 
flows  through  the  estimated maturity  using the  rates currently offered for deposits or  borrowings of similar 
remaining maturities. 

(d)  Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit 

The only amounts recorded for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are the deferred fees 
arising  from these unrecognized financial instruments.  These deferred fees are not deemed significant as of 
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and as such, the related fair values have not been estimated.  

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information 
about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from 
offering for sale at one time Pinnacle’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market 
exists for a significant portion of Pinnacle’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments 
regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial 
instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of 
significant  judgment  and  therefore  cannot  be  determined  with  precision.  Changes  in  assumptions  could 
significantly affect the estimates. 

Fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to 
estimate the value of anticipated funding needs and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered 
financial instruments. Significant assets that are not considered financial assets include deferred tax assets and 
premises and equipment and other real estate owned. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization 
of  the  unrealized  gains  and  losses  can  have  a  significant  effect  on  fair  value  estimates  and  have  not  been 
considered in the estimates. 

(e)  Fair Value Methodologies 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. 

Available-for-Sale Securities 

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based 
upon quoted prices, if available, and would in such case be included as a Level 1 asset.  As of December 31, 
2022  and  December  31,  2021,  Pinnacle  currently  carried  no  Level  1  securities.    If  quoted  prices  are  not 
available, valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources from independent providers for market 
transactions  involving  similar  assets  or  liabilities.    Pinnacle’s  principal  market  for  these  securities  is  the 
secondary institutional markets, and valuations are based on observable market data in those markets.  These 
would be classified as Level 2 assets.  Pinnacle’s entire available-for-sale securities portfolio was classified as 
Level 2 securities at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 
2021,  Pinnacle  carried  no  Level  3  securities  for  which  fair  value  would  be  determined  using  unobservable 
inputs. 

Loans  

Pinnacle  does  not  record  loans  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis.    However,  from  time  to  time,  a  loan  is 
considered impaired and a specific allowance for loan losses is established for that loan.  Loans for which it is 
probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the 
loan  agreement  are  considered  impaired.    Once  a  loan  is  identified  as  individually  impaired,  management 

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measures impairment in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Impairment of a Loan.  The fair value of impaired 
loans  is estimated  using  one  of  several  methods,  including  collateral  value, market  value  of a  similar  debt, 
liquidation value and discounted cash flows.  Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans 
at which fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.  As 
of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based on 
the fair value of the collateral.  In accordance with Impairment of a Loan, impaired loans where an allowance 
is established based on the fair value of the collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  When 
the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, Pinnacle 
records  the  impaired  loan  as  a  nonrecurring  Level  2  asset.    When  an  appraised  value  is  not  available  or 
management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there 
is  no  observable  market  price,  Pinnacle  records  the  impaired  loan  as  a  nonrecurring  Level  3  asset.    For 
substantially all of Pinnacle‘s impaired loans as of December 31, 2022, the valuation methodology utilized by 
Pinnacle was collateral based measurements such as a real estate appraisal and the primary unobservable input 
was adjustments for differences between the comparable real estate sales.  The discount to reflect current market 
conditions and ultimately collectability ranged from 0% to 25% for each of the respective periods.   

Other Real Estate Owned 

Other  real  estate  owned  is  adjusted  to  fair  value  less  estimated  selling  costs  upon  transfer  of  the  loans  to 
foreclosed assets.  Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value 
less  estimated  selling  costs.    Fair  value  is  based  upon  independent  market  prices,  appraised  values  of  the 
collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.  When the fair value of the collateral is 
based  on  observable  market  price  or  a  current  appraised  value,  Pinnacle  records  the  foreclosed  asset  as  a 
nonrecurring Level 2 asset.  When an appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value 
of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, Pinnacle 
records the other real estate owned as a nonrecurring Level 3 asset.   For substantially all of Pinnacle’s other 
real estate owned as of December 31, 2022, the valuation methodology utilized by Pinnacle was collateral based 
measurements  such  as  a  real  estate  appraisal  and  the  primary  unobservable  input  was  adjustments  for 
differences between the comparable real estate sales.  The discount to reflect current market conditions ranged 
from 0% to 25% for each of the respective  periods. There were no other real estate owned  properties as of 
December 31, 2022.   

The following tables present information about certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value: 

Fair Value Measurements on December 31, 2022 

Total 
Carrying 
Amount in 
The 
Consolidated 
Balance 
Sheet 

Assets/Liabilities 
Measured at 
Fair 
Value 

Quoted 
Prices in 
Active 
Markets 
for 
Identical 
Assets 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
Other 
Observable 
Inputs  
(Level 2) 

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs  
(Level 3) 

  $
  $

241,172    $ 
2,838    $ 

241,172    $
2,838    $

—    $
—    $

241,172    $
—    $

— 
2,838 

Description 
Available-for-sale securities 
Impaired loans (nonrecurring) 

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Fair Value Measurements on December 31, 2021 

Total 
Carrying 
Amount in 
The 
Consolidated 
Balance 
Sheet 

Assets/Liabilities 
Measured at 
Fair 
Value 

Quoted 
Prices in 
Active 
Markets 
for 
Identical 
Assets 
(Level 1) 

Significant 
Other 
Observable 
Inputs  
(Level 2) 

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs  
(Level 3) 

120,709    $
2,530    $

120,709    $ 
2,530    $ 

—    $
—    $

120,709    $
—    $

— 
2,530 

Description 
  $
Available-for-sale securities 
Impaired loans (nonrecurring)    $

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of Pinnacle’s nonrecurring Level 3 assets 
for the period ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: 

Balance, beginning of the year 

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) 

Balance, end of year 

Balance, beginning of the year 

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) 

Balance, end of year 

Level 3 Assets 
Year Ended 
December 31, 2022 

Impaired 
Loans 

  $ 

  $ 

2,530     
308     
2,838     

Other 
Real 
Estate 
Owned 

— 
— 
— 

Level 3 Assets 
Year Ended 
December 31, 2021 

Impaired 
Loans 

  $

  $

2,664     
(134)    
2,530     

Other 
Real 
Estate 
Owned 

519 
(519) 
— 

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(17)  Parent Company Financial Information 

Condensed financial information of Pinnacle (“Parent”) is presented below:   

Condensed Balance Sheets 

Assets 

December 31, 

2022 

2021 

Cash due from subsidiary 
Investment in subsidiary, at equity 
Other assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity 

Notes payable 
Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Stockholders' equity 
Common stock of $3 par value, authorized 3,000,000 shares; issued and 
   outstanding 2,178,486 shares in 2022 and 2,170,311 in 2021 
Capital surplus 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net 

Total stockholders' equity 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 

Condensed Statements of Income 

Income: 

Dividends from subsidiary 
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 

Total Income 

Expenses: 
Interest accrued on subordinated debt 
Interest on long-term borrowings 
Other expenses 

Income before income tax benefit 

Applicable income tax benefit 

Net income 

  $

  $

  $

  $

  $

  $
  $

  $

  $

32    $
65,174     
1,892     
67,098    $

10,000    $
90     
10,090    $

6,414    $
11,668     
54,614     
(15,688)    
57,008    $
67,098    $

34 
70,698 
1,740 
72,472 

10,000 
105 
10,105 

6,388 
11,480 
47,700 
(3,201) 
62,367 
72,472 

Years ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

2,058    $
5,107     
7,165     

420     
105     
192     
6,448     
1,794     
8,242    $

1,645 
2,812 
4,457 

412 
103 
409 
3,533 
842 
4,375 

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 

Cash flows from operating activities: 

Net income 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net 
   cash provided by operating activities: 
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary 
Increase in other assets 

Net cash flows from operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities: 
    Increase in investment of subsidiary 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 

Cash dividends paid 
(Decrease) Increase  in other liabilities 

Net cash flows used in financing activities 

Net decrease in cash from subsidiary 
Cash due from subsidiary, beginning of year 
Cash due from subsidiary, end of year 

(18)  Stock Based Compensation 

Years ended 
December 31, 

2022 

2021 

  $

8,242    $

4,375 

(5,107)    
(152)    
2,983     

(1,642)    
(1,642)    

(1,328)    
(15)    
(1,343)    
(2)    
34     
32    $

(2,812) 
(193) 
1,370 

(2,044) 
(2,044) 

(1,184) 
29 
(1,155) 
(1,829) 
1,863 
34 

  $

Pinnacle’s 2004 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2004 Plan”), pursuant to which Pinnacle’s Board of Directors may grant 
stock options and other equity-based awards to officers and key employees, was approved by shareholders on April 
13,  2004  and  became  effective  as  of  May  1,  2004.  The  2004  Plan  authorized  grants  of  up  to  100,000  shares  of 
Pinnacle’s authorized, but unissued common stock.  All stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to 
the stock’s fair market value at the date of the grant.  As of December 31, 2014, the 2004 Plan has expired and no 
additional awards may be granted under this plan. 

Stock options granted under the 2004 Plan generally have 10-year terms, vest at the rate of 25% per year, and become 
fully exercisable four years from the date of grant. 

As of December 31, 2022, options for 10,000 shares were exercisable at an exercise price of $15.70 per share under 
the 2004 Plan and expire on February 11, 2024.  

On  April  8,  2014,  shareholders  approved  the  2014  Incentive  Stock  Plan  (the  “2014  Plan”),  pursuant  to  which 
Pinnacle’s Board of Directors may grant stock options and other equity-based awards to officers and key employees.  
The 2014 Plan authorizes grants of up to 150,000 shares of Pinnacle’s authorized, but unissued common stock.  All 
stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the stock’s fair market value at the date of the grant.  As of 
December 31, 2022, there were 54,407 shares available for grant under the 2014 Plan. 

On May 1, 2022, 9,700 shares of restricted stock were granted to employees pursuant to the 2014 Plan and will vest 
on May 1, 2025. On May 1, 2021, 12,525 shares of restricted stock were granted to employees pursuant to the 2014 
Plan and will vest on May 1, 2024.  

On January 12, 2023, 5,547 shares of restricted stock were granted to Pinnacle’s Directors in lieu of cash for 2022 
director fees.  On January 11, 2022, 3,474 shares of restricted stock were granted to Pinnacle’s Directors in lieu of 
cash for 2021 director fees.   

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As of December 31, 2021, no options for shares were exercisable under the 2014 Plan.  

Pinnacle expensed $0 in 2022 and 2021 in compensation expense as a direct result of the issuance of the 24,000 
incentive stock options with tandem stock appreciation rights in 2014. There were no unvested stock options in 2021.              

Pinnacle expensed $183 in 2022 in compensation expense as a direct result of granting 7,700 shares of restricted stock 
to employees in  2019, 7,100 shares of  restricted stock to employees in 2020, 12,525 shares of  restricted stock to 
employees in 2021, and 9,700 shares of restricted stock to employees in 2022. Pinnacle expects to expense $186 in 
2023, $108 in 2024 and $26 in 2025 on such restricted stock. 

Stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows: 

Balance as of December 31, 2020 
Forfeited 
Exercised 
Granted 
Balance as of December 31, 2021 
Forfeited 
Exercised 
Granted 
Balance as of December 31, 2022 

Number 
of 
Shares 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

10,000    $
—     
—     
—     
10,000    $
—     
—     
—     
10,000    $

12.97 
— 
— 
— 
12.97 
— 
— 
— 
12.97 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2022: 

Options Outstanding 
   Weighted- 
Average 
Remaining 
   Contractual 

Number 

Exercise 
Price 

   Outstanding 
at 12/31/22 

Life 
(in years) 

   Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

Options Exercisable 

Number 

   Exercisable at 

12/31/2022 

   Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

$ 

15.70      

10,000      

1.1     $ 

15.70      

10,000     $ 

15.70  

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2021: 

Options Outstanding 
   Weighted- 
Average 
Remaining 
   Contractual 

Number 

Exercise 
Price 

   Outstanding 
at 12/31/21 

Life 
(in years) 

   Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

Options Exercisable 

Number 

   Exercisable at 

12/31/2021 

   Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 

$ 

15.70      

10,000      

2.1     $ 

15.70      

10,000     $ 

15.70  

(19)  Subsequent Events 

Pinnacle has evaluated all other subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure in the December 31, 
2022 consolidated financial statements through March 31, 2023, the date the consolidated financial statements were 
available to be issued.  

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

Management Report 
In this management report, the following subsidiary institutions of the Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (the Company) that 
are  subject  to  Part  363  are  included  in  the  statement  of  management's  responsibilities;  the  report  on  management's 
assessment of compliance with the Federal laws and regulations pertaining to insider loans and the Federal and, if applicable, 
State laws and regulations pertaining to dividend restrictions; and the report on management's assessment of internal control 
over financial reporting: First National Bank. 

Statement of Management’s Responsibilities 
The management of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (the Company) is responsible for preparing the Company's annual 
consolidated  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of 
America; for establishing and  maintaining an adequate internal  control structure and procedures  for financial reporting, 
including  controls over the preparation of regulatory financial statements in accordance  with instructions for the Parent 
Company Only Financial Statements for Small Bank Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9SP); and for complying with the 
Federal  laws  and  regulations  pertaining  to  insider  loans  and  the  federal  and,  if  applicable,  state  laws  and  regulations 
pertaining to dividend restrictions. 

Management’s Assessment of Compliance with Designated Laws and Regulations 
The management of the Company has assessed the Company's compliance with the Federal laws and regulations pertaining 
to insider loans and the Federal and, if applicable, state laws and regulations pertaining to dividend restrictions during the 
fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2022. Based upon its assessment, management has concluded that the Company 
complied with the Federal laws and regulations pertaining to insider loans and the Federal and, if applicable, state laws and 
regulations pertaining to dividend restrictions during the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2022. 

Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
The  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  effected  by  those  charged  with  governance, 
management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting 
and the preparation of reliable financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States of America and financial statements for regulatory reporting purposes, i.e., FR Y-9SP. The Company's internal control 
over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in 
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide 
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance 
with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  and  financial  statements  for  regulatory 
reporting  purposes,  and  that  receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  Company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with 
authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention, 
or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have 
a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent,  or  detect  and  correct 
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may 
become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may 
deteriorate. 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting including 
controls over the preparation of regulatory financial statements. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  including  controls  over  the  preparation  of  regulatory  financial  statements  in 
accordance with the Parent Company Only Financial Statements for Small Bank Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9SP), as 
of December 31, 2022, based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework in 2013. Based upon its assessment, management has concluded 
that,  as  of  December  31,  2022,  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  including  controls  over  the 
preparation of regulatory financial statements in accordance with the Parent Company Only Financial Statements for Small 

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Bank Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9SP), is effective based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated 
Framework issued in 2013. 

Management’s  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  including  controls  over  the 
preparation of regulatory financial statements in accordance with the Parent Company Only Financial Statements for Small 
Bank  Holding  Companies  (Form  FR  Y-9SP),  as  of  December  31,  2022,  has  been  audited  by  Cherry  Bekaert  LLP,  an 
independent public accounting firm, as stated in their report dated March 28, 2023. 

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation 

Aubrey H. (Todd) Hall, III 
President & Chief Executive Officer 
March 28, 2023 

Bryan M. Lemley 
Secretary, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer 
March 28, 2023 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders 
Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary 
Altavista, Virginia 

Opinion 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and 
Subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 
2022  and  2021,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income,  comprehensive  income,  changes  in 
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial 
statements. 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its 
cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States of America. 

Basis for Opinion  
We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  auditing  standards  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of 
America. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the 
Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the 
Company  and  to  meet  our  other  ethical  responsibilities  in  accordance  with  the  relevant  ethical  requirements 
relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide 
a basis for our audit opinion. 

Responsibilities of Management for the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in 
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, 
implementation,  and  maintenance  of  internal  control  relevant  to  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of 
consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In  preparing  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  management  is  required  to  evaluate  whether  there  are 
conditions  or  events,  considered  in  the  aggregate,  that  raise  substantial  doubt  about  the  Company’s  ability  to 
continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available 
to be issued. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Our  objectives  are  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  consolidated  financial  statements  as  a 
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that 
includes  our  opinion.  Reasonable  assurance  is  a  high  level  of  assurance  but  is  not  absolute  assurance  and 
therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards 
will  always  detect  a  material  misstatement  when  it  exists.  The  risk  of  not  detecting  a  material  misstatement 
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional 
omissions,  misrepresentations,  or  the  override  of  internal  control.  Misstatements,  including  omissions,  are 
considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence 
the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements. 

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In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we: 

  Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. 

 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether 
due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures 
include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 
financial statements. 

  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that 
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness 
of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed. 

  Evaluate  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the  reasonableness  of  significant 
accounting  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluate  the  overall  presentation  of  the 
consolidated financial statements. 

  Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise 
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of 
time. 

We  are  required  to  communicate  with  those  charged  with  governance  regarding,  among  other  matters,  the 
planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that 
we identified during the audit. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders 
Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary 
Altavista, Virginia 

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
We have audited Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary (collectively, the “Company”) internal control 
over financial reporting, including controls over the preparation of regulatory financial statements in accordance 
with the instructions for Part 363 Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act), as of December 31, 2022, based on 
criteria  established  in  the  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (“COSO”).  In  our  opinion,  Pinnacle  Bankshares  Corporation  and 
Subsidiary maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 
2022, based on COSO.  

We also have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America 
(“GAAS”),  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Pinnacle  Bankshares  Corporation  and 
Subsidiary, and our report dated March 28, 2023 expressed an unmodified opinion.  

Basis for Opinion 
We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  GAAS.  Our  responsibilities  under  those  standards  are  further 
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Internal Control over Financial Reporting section of our 
report. We are required to be independent of Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary and to meet our 
other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe 
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 

Responsibilities of Management for Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective internal control over financial 
reporting, and for its assessment about the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in 
the accompanying Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation and Subsidiary’s Management Report on Internal Control 
Over Financial Reporting.  

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting 
was maintained in all material respects and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion on internal control 
over financial reporting. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and 
therefore is not a guarantee that an audit of internal control over financial reporting conducted in accordance with 
GAAS will always detect a material weakness when it exists. 

In performing an audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with GAAS, we: 

  Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. 
  Obtain  an  understanding  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  assess  the  risks  that  a  material 
weakness exists, and test and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over 
financial reporting based on the assessed risk. 

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Definition and Inherent Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process effected by those charged with governance, 
management,  and  other  personnel,  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  preparation  of 
reliable financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of 
America.  A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that 
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions 
and dispositions of the assets of the institution; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded 
as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally 
accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the institution are being made 
only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  those  charged  with  governance;  and  (3)  provide 
reasonable assurance regarding prevention, or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use, 
or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.  

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent, or detect and correct, 
misstatements. Also, projections of any assessment of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the 
policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CORPORATE INFORMATION

James E. Burton, IV, Chairman
Donald W. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
Aubrey H. (Todd) Hall, III
Elton W. Blackstock, Jr.
Connie C. Burnette
Judson H. Dalton
Robert L. Finch, Jr.
Robert Hurt, Esq.
Dr. Robert L. Johnson, II
L. Frank King, Jr.
A. Patricia Merryman
Dr. Albert L. Payne
Carroll E. Shelton
C. Bryan Stott
Michael E. Watson
James O. Watts, IV, Esq. 

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Aubrey H. (Todd) Hall, III 
President & Chief Executive Officer
Bryan M. Lemley
Secretary, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
Vivian S. Brown
Vice President 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF 
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Aubrey H. (Todd) Hall, III
President & Chief Executive Officer
Bryan M. Lemley
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Vivian S. Brown
Executive Vice President & Chief Retail Officer
Allison G. Daniels, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating 
Officer
Michael D. Lyster
Senior Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Shawn D. Stone
Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer (Southern 
Market)
James M. Minear
Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer (Northern 
Market)
Krystal D. Harris
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Tracie A. Gallahan
Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer 

CORPORATE OFFICES
622 Broad Street 
PO Box 29
Altavista, VA 24517
434-369-3000
www.1stnatbk.com 

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Bryan M. Lemley
bryanlemley@1stnatbk.com
434-477-5882 

STOCK TRANSFER AGENT
Computershare
312-588-4738
33 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60602
Computershare.com/investor 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Cherry Bekaert, LLP
200 South 10th Street, Suite 900
Richmond, VA 23219 

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at:
Virginia Technical Institute
201 Ogden Road
Altavista, VA 24517
11:00AM Eastern Time
May 9, 2023

Only shareholders of record at the close of business on 
March 16, 2023, the record date, will be entitled to vote 
at the Annual Meeting. 

We refer you to the 2023 Proxy Statement for further 
information.

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