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BUILDING EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

2021 ANNUAL REPORT

15YEARS15YEARSSmartBank, known for its progressive and innovative 
style of banking, opened the doors of its first branch 
in 2007 with the vision of building a foundation of 
strong leadership, forward thinking and a sincere 
desire to provide incomparable client service. Fifteen 
years later, that very foundation is stronger than ever 
and SmartBank is continuing to Build Exceptional 
Value for Shareholders, Associates, Clients and 
the Communities we serve. 

15YEARSWHAT A YEAR  our company 

had in 2021. 
As you know, our mission is to create WOW 
experiences every day for our Shareholders, 
Clients and Associates and we delivered in 
2021. 

We begin with a thank you for your support 
in helping our company accomplish another 
year of outstanding performance. We often 
talk about embracing change and this is 
yet another year in which we experienced 
tremendous positive change. There are 
multiple bright spots and highlights for us to 
recognize.

Our performance in 2021 was strong with net 
income for the year totaling $34.8 million, 
equating to an operating earnings per diluted 
share of $2.39. We experienced outstanding 
growth in 2021 with total assets of $4.6 
billion, an increase of over $1.3 billion year 
over year. We also increased our quarterly 
dividend by 20%, an important part of 
shareholder strategy.

We continued the growth of our franchise with 
the acquisition of Sevier County Bancshares, 
in our East Tennessee region, during the third 
quarter. Additionally, we added a new line 
of business with the purchase of Fountain 
Equipment Finance earlier in the year. Our 
team is incredibly enthusiastic about both 
of these groups joining our journey as we 
continue to build a company with strong 
growth and diversified revenue streams.

We also utilized the year to recruit and 
onboard 25+ senior bankers and to expand 
into several new markets including Auburn, 
Birmingham, Dothan, Montgomery and 
Mobile, Alabama as well as Nashville, 
Tennessee. The positivity with which these 
markets have accepted our company has far 
exceeded our expectations as they rapidly 
learn about SmartFinancial and the integrity 

LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS 

and work ethic of our team. This expansion of 
our footprint is showing outstanding results 
and will prove very valuable as we continue to 
scale this company. 

Our team remains diligent in growing the 
core earnings with a key focus on earnings 
per share. We now have a foundation in place 
we can leverage to accomplish those goals 
and look forward to watching SmartFinancial 
become even stronger.

The future continues to shine brightly for 
SmartFinancial. Our resilient and growing 
markets coupled with our outstanding 
associates and loyal clients are to be thanked 
for another great year. We appreciate your 
continued support, and we commit to strive 
daily to continually improve. On behalf of 
our fellow board members, our management 
team and our associates, thank you for your 
loyalty to SmartFinancial and SmartBank.

$4.6+
BILLION
IN ASSETS

40
FULL SERVICE 
BRANCHES

551
ASSOCIATES

Billy Carroll
President & CEO
SmartFinancial, Inc. 

Miller Welborn 
Chairman of the Board
SmartFinancial, Inc. 

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SMARTBANK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MILLER WELBORN
Chairman

BILL CARROLL
Vice-Chairman

BILLY CARROLL
President & CEO

VIC BARRETT
Co-founder and Partner of 
The Track Recreation Center

MONIQUE BERKE
Vice President of Community 
and Corporate Engagement 
for the United Way

TED MILLER 
Business Manager & Partner 
of Dolly Parton Productions

STEVE TUCKER
Principal in TriCo Resources 
and BTI Real Estate

DAVID OGLE
President and Co-founder of 
Five Oaks Development Group

DR. KEITH WHALEY
Founder of Whaley 
Family Eyecare

OTTIS PHILLIPS
Managing Partner of Phillips 
Properties Partnership and 
Eagle Properties

JOHN PRESLEY
Principal, Presley Consulting

GEOFF WOLPERT
Owner of The Park Grill and 
The Peddler Steakhouse

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SMARTBANK SENIOR LEADERSHIP

BILLY CARROLL
President 
Chief Executive Officer

BEVERLY ATCHLEY
Senior Vice President
Senior Deposit Operations 
& Administrative Officer

BECCA BOYD
Executive Vice President 
Chief People Officer

CYNTHIA CAIN
Executive Vice President 
Director of Financial 
Planning & Analysis

GREG DAVIS
Executive Vice President
Chief Lending Officer

KELLEY FOWLER
Senior Vice President
Director of Marketing 
& Public Relations

RON GORCZYNSKI
Executive Vice President 
Chief Financial Officer

MONTY HATCHER
CFP®, AAMS®
Executive Vice President
Director of SmartBank
 Investment Services

DANIEL HEREFORD
Executive Vice President
Chief Information Officer

“SMART LEADERSHIP 

is exhibited when a person becomes 

willing to put themselves last in line 

for the good of the whole and doesn’t 

personally prioritize recognition for 

accomplishing the task at hand. It is 

also demonstrated by caring more 

about others and less about the 

outcome. That’s not to say that outcome 

isn’t important, because in business it 

is! But the priority is the people.”

     - Miller Welborn
       SmartBank Chairman of the Board

RHETT JORDAN
Executive Vice President
Chief Credit Officer

TRAVIS LYTLE
Senior Vice President
Director of Community 
Development & CRA Officer

GARY PETTY
Executive Vice President
Chief Risk Officer 

NATE STRALL
Vice President
Director of Strategy 
& Corporate Development

BRYAN 
STUBBLEFIELD
Senior Vice President
Retail Sales

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THE BILL CARROLL 
LEGACY BANKER AWARD

Bill Carroll, co-founder of SmartBank and 
current Vice-Chairman of the Board, was 
honored with the inaugural Bill Carroll Legacy 
Banker Award. This lifetime achievement 
award was given to Mr. Carroll in honor of his 
integrity, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit and 
business acuity as well as many of his other 
exceptional attributes. The Bill Carroll Legacy 
Banker Award will be presented in the future 
to other exemplary recipients.

CORE
PURPOSE

CREATE
“WOW”
EXPERIENCES

SMARTBANK CULTURE

Bill Carroll with the inaugural Bill Carroll Legacy Banker Award

2021 “WOW” AWARD WINNER
MIKE WOOD
User Support Technician II, Jamestown, TN

• Creating “WOW” experiences

• Exhibiting over-the-top 
   enthusiasm & positivity

• Delivering exceptional, professional    
   & knowledgeable service

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Each month a “WOW” Award Winner is chosen based on submissions from peers.
 At the end of each year, associates vote amongst the monthly winners to select 
the overall “WOW” Award Winner for the year. Congratulations to Mike Wood 
for being named SmartBank’s 2021 “WOW” Award Winner! 

CREATING “WOW” EXPERIENCES

CORE
VALUES

Act with Integrity
Be Enthusiastic
Create Positivity
Demonstrate 
   Accountability
Embrace Change

VISION

In 2021, SmartBank was voted a Top Workplace 
by Associates for the fifth year in a row.

Our vision is to build exceptional value for our brand and for our 
Shareholders, Associates, Clients, and Communities 
by delivering more than they think possible.

MISSION

We build exceptional value for our Shareholders by managing 
growth and maximizing profitability, return on investment, stock value, 
dividends, and liquidity.

We build exceptional value for our Associates by fostering a more 
fulfilling environment that respects individual needs, establishes high 
expectations and recognizes achievement.

We build exceptional value for our Clients by demonstrating 
incomparable care for their needs and increasing their financial wealth.

We build exceptional value in our Communities by providing lasting 
solutions to their problems and protecting their greatest assets.

We’ve achieved this through the integrity and innovation of our 
Associates and Directors – it’s the SmartBank Way.

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15 YEARS OF SMARTBANK

A SMART START

In 2007, SmartBank opened its doors to its first branch 
and corporate office in Pigeon Forge, TN. Within the next 
year, SmartBank also opened branches in Sevierville 
and Gatlinburg, TN. In 2009, SmartBank expanded 
into Knoxville, TN with its fourth branch. The next year 
Smartfinancial Inc. was formed as SmartBank’s parent 
company. By 2011, and only 5 years into this journey, 
SmartBank was able to organically grow its assets to over 
$325 million. 

Pigeon Forge, TN

Chattanooga, TN

FL Panhandle

LET’S GROW

In 2012, SmartBank completed its first acquisition 
(GulfSouth Private Bank) and expanded its footprint 
by adding branches in the Florida Panhandle. While 
continuing to scale markets in Knoxville, TN and Panama 
City, FL, SmartBank expanded into the Chattanooga, TN 
area through its 2014 announcement to merge with 

Chattanooga-based Cornerstone Community Bank and to 
operate under SmartFinancial, Inc. The combined company 
was fully integrated in 2016. In 2015, SmartFinancial Inc. 
announced trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under 
ticker symbol: SMBK. By 2016, SmartBank reached a 
tremendous milestone and became a $1 billion company.

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2007200820092010201120122013201420152016Tuscaloosa, AL

Cookeville, TN

HERE WE GROW AGAIN

In 2017, SmartBank expanded into Cleveland, TN through the 
acquisition of an FSG bank branch. Next, SmartBank went on 
to acquire Tuscaloosa, AL-based Capstone Bank, Tullahoma, 
TN-based Southern Community Bank and Maryville, TN-
based Foothills Bank and Trust within two and a half years. 
The growth didn’t slow there - in 2019, SmartBank was 
named to Fortune’s annual 100 Fastest-Growing Companies 
List. In 2020, SmartBank continued its growth into Middle 

Tennessee with the acquisition of Progressive Savings Bank. 
2021 was a year unlike any other. SmartBank opened new 
branches in Montgomery, Dothan, and Auburn, AL and added 
a new dynamic Wealth Management team to our Mobile, 
AL market. Additionally, SmartBank acquired Sevier County 
Bank, further scaling presence in one of its strongest markets, 
and also added an equipment financing division through the 
acquisition of Fountain Equipment Finance. During this time 
period, SmartBank was consecutively named a Top Workplace 
five years in a row.

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201720182019202020212021 SNAPSHOT OF SMARTBANK

Successfully completed the acquisition 
and integration of Sevier County Bank, 
adding scale to one of our strongest 
markets in East Tennessee.

Strategically scaled presence in the Nashville, TN 
MSA. Hired several Senior Relationship Managers 
and opened a new location in Murfreesboro.

Heavy emphasis placed on growth in our Alabama 
market. Opened new branches in Auburn, Dothan, 
Montgomery and Mobile, AL as well as a loan 
production office in Birmingham, AL.

Strengthened our coastal market’s presence, particularly 
in Mobile, AL with the expansion of our lending team 
and the addition of a wealth management division.

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Successfully completed the acquisition 
of Fountain Equipment Finance.

Awarded a Top Workplace designation 
for the fifth year in a row.

Received a Bauer 5-Star Rating and Kroll Bond 
Rating of BBB+ Stable Outlook.

Named to Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing 
Companies list for the second time in the 
last three years.

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SMARTBANK MARKETS

FENTRESS

PUTNAM

MORGAN

KNOX

RUTHERFORD

BLOUNT

CUMBERLAND

SEVIER

COFFEE

HAMILTON

BRADLEY

MIKE HONEYCUTT
Regional President
Northeast Tennessee

MADISON

TUSCALOOSA

JEFFERSON

DAVID SCOTT
Regional President 
Middle Tennessee

CLARK

LEE

MONTGOMERY

BARRY WATSON
Regional President
Southeast Tennessee

HOUSTON

WASHINGTON

MOBILE

BALDWIN

OKALOOSA

ESCAMBIA

LEON

BAY

ROBERT KUHN
Regional President
Alabama

NATE SOMMER
Regional President
Coastal Market

LEE SMITH
Alabama Chairman

JEFF WILLIAMS
Regional President
South Alabama

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TENNESSEE

SmartBank opened its first office in January 2007 in Pigeon Forge and has 
since expanded its footprint across several of the Southeast’s strongest 
and most desired markets. The Middle and East Tennessee regions are 
home to 24 of SmartBank’s 40 branches, with the company headquartered 
in Knoxville. Key commerce-attracting cities Chattanooga, Knoxville and 
Murfreesboro continue to thrive. In Chattanooga alone, Erlanger Health 
System, the Hamilton County Board of Education, and Blue Cross Blue 
Shield of Tennessee employ a combined 16,500+ TN residents. According 
to SmartAsset, Murfreesboro ranks as the #1 Boomtown for growth in the 
US (Dec 2021). Knoxville is home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Denso 
Manufacturing, Discovery Communications, and many others.

BLOUNT COUNTY
Alcoa
Maryville

BRADLEY COUNTY
Cleveland

COFFEE COUNTY
Tullahoma

CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Crossville (2)

FENTRESS COUNTY
Jamestown 

HAMILTON COUNTY
Chattanooga (2)
East Ridge
Hixson
Ooltewah

KNOX COUNTY
Knoxville (3)

MORGAN COUNTY
Wartburg

PUTNAM COUNTY
Cookeville

RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Murfreesboro

SEVIER COUNTY
Sevierville (3)
Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg
Seymour

SmartBank completed the integration of Tuscaloosa-based Capstone Bank 
in early 2018, adding eight branches spanning from Tuscaloosa through 
Southwest, AL and to the coast. In late 2018, SmartBank acquired Southern 
Community Bank, and added a branch in Huntsville. Alabama brings great 
banking opportunities with tremendous growth in several of the Southeast’s 
most desirable markets. Huntsville’s growth exceeds a population boom, 
with the area attracting several high-profile developments including Mazda 
Toyota Manufacturing, the MidCity District, Facebook’s Data Center and the 
newly built FBI campus on Redstone Arsenal. Tuscaloosa continues to prove 
its economic value with the successes of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International 
and top employer, The University of Alabama. Fairhope, a vibrant coastal town 
in Baldwin County, has long been known for its lovely parks and sweeping 
panoramic views of Mobile Bay, but is now also the fourth fastest-growing city 
in Alabama (Aug 2021).

ALABAMA

BALDWIN COUNTY
Fairhope

CLARKE COUNTY
Jackson
Thomasville

HOUSTON COUNTY
Dothan

JEFFERSON COUNTY
Birmingham (LPO)

LEE COUNTY
Auburn

MADISON COUNTY
Huntsville

MOBILE COUNTY
Mobile

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Montgomery 

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
Tuscaloosa (2)
Northport

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Chatom
McIntosh

FLORIDA

OKALOOSA COUNTY
Destin

BAY COUNTY
Panama City

ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Pensacola

LEON COUNTY
Tallahassee (LPO)

SmartBank’s expansion into the Florida Panhandle by way of its first 
acquisition of GulfSouth Private Bank in 2012 has proven that growth in this 
thriving market continues to be strong with lots of opportunities for continued 
success. SmartBank operates full services branches in Pensacola, Destin and 
Panama City, and a Loan Production Office in Tallahassee. Northwest Florida 
is home to six major military installations, all with aviation/aerospace-related 
missions which have huge impact on the industries, R&D and talent pool in 
the region. The Panhandle also includes strong tourism markets which account 
for one of the state’s biggest economic drivers.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At SmartBank, we take great pride in our commitment to giving back to our community. This value defines SmartBank and acts 
as a driving force behind serving beyond financial needs.

COMMUNITY
PARTNERS

SmartBank supports numerous charitable 
causes in all of our markets with a primary 
focus on these three areas: financial 
literacy, environmental stewardship and 
affordable housing.

PARK PARTNERS DONATIONS

SmartBank is committed to building exceptional value in our communities by 
providing lasting solutions to their problems and by protecting their greatest 
assets. Since 2009, SmartBank has donated nearly $200,000 to organizations 
who support local National Parks.

PAYCHECK PROTECTION
PROGRAM

In 2021, SmartBank continued with Round 2 in the Paycheck 
Protection Program (“PPP”) and originated 1,801 loans 
totaling $138.4 million.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

$4.6B

Record high total assets of $4.6 billion, net loans of $2.7 billion, and deposits of $4.0 billion

$34.8M

Net income of $34.8 million

13.06%

Annual loan growth of $311.2 million, or 13.06%

$25.56

Book value of common stock, up 8.12% in 2021

0.11%

Asset quality was outstanding with nonperforming assets to total assets of just 0.11%

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 2021 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION   The following selected historical consolidated financial data as 
of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the company. 
(Amounts are in thousands, except ratios, per share data.)

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

2021 

2020

$125,232 
11,838 

133,394 
1,633 

 111,761 

 23,949 
 91,391  

 44,319 
 9,529 

$117,613
16,747

100,866    
8,683 

92,183 

15,426  
76,719

30,890
6,558

$   34,790 

 $  24,332

 $      2.23  
2.22 

25.56 
19.26 
0.24  

 16,803 
 15,573  
 15,699 

$      1.63            
1.62   

23.64   
17.92  
0.20  

15,107 
14,955  
15,019

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
Total interest income 
Total interest expense 

Net interest income 
Provision for loan losses  

Net interest income after 
provision for loan losses 

Non-interest income 
Non-interest expense 

Income before income taxes 
Income tax expense 

Consolidated net income 

SHARE AND PER COMMON 
SHARE DATA:
Basic earnings per share  
Diluted earnings per share 
Common equity per 
   common share outstanding 
Tangible book value per share 
Dividends per common share 

Actual common shares outstanding 
Weighted average common shares outstanding 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 

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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

2021 

2020

BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Average total assets 
Average gross loans, net of deferred loan fees 
Average interest-earning assets 
Average deposits 
Average interest-bearing deposits 
Average interest-bearing liabilities 
Average total shareholders’ equity 

SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS:
Return on average assets 
Return on average equity 
Average equity to average total assets 
Efficiency ratio 
Net interest margin1 
Net interest spread2 

CAPITAL RATIOS:3
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) 
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets) 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 
(to Risk-Weighted Assets) 
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets) 

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:
Net charge-offs to average loans 
Allowance to period end loans 
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 
Non-performing assets to total assets  

OTHER DATA:
Branches 
Loan production offices  
Operation centers 
Total associates 

$ 3,839,110 
 2,535,006 
 3,521,653 
 3,304,907 
 2,463,161 
 2,586,487 
 387,688 

0.91% 
8.97%  
10.10% 
66.54% 
3.24% 
3.12% 

12.29%  
11.66% 

11.66% 
8.23% 

0.02%  
0.72%  
607.03% 
0.11%  

40  
3  
1  
551 

$3,063,435 
2,289,612 
2,812,480 
2,481,985  
1,910,703  
2,127,208  
341,170 

0.79% 
7.13% 
11.14% 
65.97% 
3.61% 
3.41% 

13.57% 
12.78% 

12.78% 
9.58% 

0.03% 
0.77%  
315.16% 
0.31% 

35 
1  
1 
475 

Table Assumptions
1 Net interest margin is the result of net interest income calculated on a tax-equivalent basis divided by average interest earning assets for the period. 
2 Net interest spread is calculated as the yields realized on interest-bearing assets less the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities.
3 For SmartBank

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INVESTOR RELATIONS

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC. ANNUAL 
SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 3:00 pm

SmartBank - Bearden
5401 Kingston Pike, #600  |  Knoxville, TN  37919

Meeting contact: 
Frank Hughes (frank.hughes@smartbank.com)

STOCK SYMBOL
Nasdaq Capital Market:
SMBK

ELECTRONIC VOTING

To vote electronically, please go to www.smartfinancialinc.com.
You may also download a copy of the 2021 SmartFinancial, Inc. 
Annual Report.

STOCK TRANSFER AGENT INFO

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue  |  Brooklyn, NY  11219
800.937.5449

ANALYST COVERAGE

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc
Raymond James & Associates
Hovde Group
Stephens Inc.

Piper Sandler Companies
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
D.A. Davidson & Co.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

Ron Gorczynski
EVP, Chief Financial Officer

5401 Kingston Pike, Suite 600
Knoxville, TN 37919

865.437.5724
ron.gorczynski@smartbank.com

MARKET MAKERS

Virtu Financial
Raymond James & Associates
Credit Suisse
Jonestrading
Wells Fargo Securities

JP Morgan
UBS Investment Bank
Merrill Lynch
Morgan Stanley
Citigroup Global Markets

SMARTFINANCIAL, INC.

5401 Kingston Pike, #600
Knoxville, TN  37919
866.290.2554

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www.smartbank.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report may contain statements that are based on management’s current estimates or expectations of future events or future results, and that may be deemed to constitute forward-looking 
statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements, including statements regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants on the 
Company’s business and financial results and conditions, are not historical in nature and can generally be identified by such words as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “may,” 
“estimate,” and similar expressions. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results of SmartFinancial to differ materially from future 
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others, (1) risks associated with our growth strategy, including a failure 
to implement our growth plans or an inability to manage our growth effectively; (2) claims and litigation arising from our business activities and from the companies we acquire, which may relate to 
contractual issues, environmental laws, fiduciary responsibility, and other matters; (3) the risk that cost savings and revenue synergies from recently completed acquisitions may not be realized or may 
take longer than anticipated to realize; (4) disruption from recently completed acquisitions with customer, supplier, employee, or other business relationships; (5) our ability to successfully integrate the 
businesses acquired as part of previous acquisitions with the business of SmartBank; (6) risks related to the acquisition of Sevier County Bancshares, Inc. (“SCB”); (7) the risk that the anticipated benefits 
from the acquisition of SCB may not be realized in the time frame anticipated; (8) changes in management’s plans for the future; (9) prevailing, or changes in, economic or political conditions, particularly 
in our market areas; (10) credit risk associated with our lending activities; (11) changes in interest rates, loan demand, real estate values, or competition; (12) changes in accounting principles, policies, 
or guidelines; (13) changes in applicable laws, rules, or regulations, including changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies or practices as a result of, or in response to COVID-19 and related 
variants; (14) adverse results from current or future litigation, regulatory examinations or other legal and/or regulatory actions, including as a result of the Company’s participation in and execution of 
government programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants; (15) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants on the Company’s assets, business, cash flows, financial 
condition, liquidity, prospects and results of operations; (16) potential increases in the provision for loan losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and related variants; and (17) other general 
competitive, economic, political, and market factors, including those affecting our business, operations, pricing, products, or services. These and other factors that could cause results to differ materially 
from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in SmartFinancial’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, in each 
case filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.  
SmartFinancial disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future 
events, or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our results in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP performance measures used in managing 
the business may provide meaningful information about underlying trends in its business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results 
prepared in accordance with GAAP.