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Leases
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Peoples has elected certain practical expedients, in accordance with ASC 842 - Leases ("ASC 842"). As a lessor, Peoples has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the consideration in the contract, and from variable payments not included in the consideration in the contract, all sales and other similar taxes assessed. Peoples has also made an accounting policy election to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases subject to ASC 842.
Lessor Arrangements
Peoples began originating leases with the acquisition of NSL in 2021 and grew its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage in 2022. The leases for NSL are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the leases are structured with a dollar buyout, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the payment structure and term triggered that accounting treatment, whereby either (i) the lease is structured as a fair market value buyout, whereby the lessee has the option to purchase the leased equipment at its fair market value at maturity of the lease, or (ii) the lessee purchases the leased equipment for one dollar at maturity of the lease. Vantage also originates operating leases, which are generally structured over a shorter term and do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. These leases do not typically contain residual value guarantees; however, Peoples reduces its residual asset risk by obtaining a security deposit from the lessee. As a lessor, Peoples originates commercial equipment leases either directly to the customer or indirectly through vendor programs. Equipment leases relate to healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology, general warehousing, storage equipment, vocational trucks and trailers, and other equipment. Leases structured with a fair market value buyout include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Certain leases contain renewal options, which are not included in the lease term or lease receivable, as they are not considered by Peoples to be reasonable certain as they are at the discretion of the lessee. When Peoples originates an operating lease, it records an operating lease asset recognized in “Other assets” which is depreciated over its useful life. Operating leases assets are assessed for impairment consistent with Peoples’ fixed assets.
Sales-type leases originated by Peoples, that Peoples has the positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity or payoff, are reported at the net investment of the lease, net of initial direct costs, charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses. Peoples considers leases past due if any required payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the lease agreement. Upon detection of the reduced ability of a lessee to meet cash flow obligations, leases are typically charged down to the net realizable value, with the residual balance placed on nonaccrual status. Leases deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for credit losses, while recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Lease income noted in the table below includes (i) operating lease income, (ii) gains on the early termination of leases, net of any associated purchase accounting adjustments, (iii) month-to-month lease payments in excess of net investment in the lease, (iv) fees received for referrals, (v) gains and losses recognized on the sales of residual assets and (vi) syndication income. Additional information regarding Peoples' leases can be found in "Note 4 Loans and Leases."

The table below details Peoples' lease income:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Interest and fees on leases (a)$8,578 $10,198 
Lease income4,581 3,468 
Total lease income$13,159 $13,666 
(a)Included in "Interest and fees on loans and leases" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. For additional information, see "Note 4 Loans and Leases" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the net investment in leases, which is included in "Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 $393,089 
Estimated residual values31,088 33,125 
Initial direct costs5,028 5,535 
Deferred revenue(60,448)(66,100)
Net investment in leases350,226 365,649 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(15,304)(16,475)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$334,922 $349,174 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$77,584 
Year ending December 31, 202775,556 
Year ending December 31, 202886,635 
Year ending December 31, 202959,616 
Year ending December 31, 203055,349 
Thereafter19,818 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 
Lessee Arrangements
Peoples leases certain banking facilities and equipment under various agreements with original terms providing for fixed monthly payments over periods generally ranging from two to 30 years. Certain leases may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Only those renewal and termination options which Peoples is reasonably certain of exercising are included in the calculation of the lease liability. Certain leases contain rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease, which are included in the calculation of the lease liability. At March 31, 2026, Peoples did not have any leases that met the criteria for finance leases. Right of Use ("ROU") assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement or the remeasurement date of a lease based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term. Operating lease ROU assets include lease payments made at or before the commencement date and initial indirect costs. Operating lease ROU assets are presented net of any lease incentives. Short-term leases of certain facilities and equipment, with lease terms of 12 months or less, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not have an ROU asset or lease liability.
The table below details Peoples' lease expense which is included in "Net occupancy and equipment expense" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Operating lease expense$623 $713 
Short-term lease expense385 363 
Variable lease expense10 
Total lease expense$1,018 $1,085 

Lease payments are discounted using Peoples’ incremental borrowing rate, consistent with what Peoples would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a term similar to each lease.
The following table details the ROU assets, the lease liabilities and other information related to Peoples' operating leases at the dates shown:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ROU assets:
Other assets$8,815 $9,340 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$9,387 $9,912 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years8.7 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.17 %4.16 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$— $1,333 
During both the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Peoples paid cash of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for operating leases, respectively.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$1,789 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Year ending December 31, 2030671 
Thereafter3,937 
Total undiscounted lease payments$11,341 
Imputed interest$(1,954)
Total lease liabilities$9,387 
Leases Leases
Peoples has elected certain practical expedients, in accordance with ASC 842 - Leases ("ASC 842"). As a lessor, Peoples has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the consideration in the contract, and from variable payments not included in the consideration in the contract, all sales and other similar taxes assessed. Peoples has also made an accounting policy election to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases subject to ASC 842.
Lessor Arrangements
Peoples began originating leases with the acquisition of NSL in 2021 and grew its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage in 2022. The leases for NSL are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the leases are structured with a dollar buyout, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the payment structure and term triggered that accounting treatment, whereby either (i) the lease is structured as a fair market value buyout, whereby the lessee has the option to purchase the leased equipment at its fair market value at maturity of the lease, or (ii) the lessee purchases the leased equipment for one dollar at maturity of the lease. Vantage also originates operating leases, which are generally structured over a shorter term and do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. These leases do not typically contain residual value guarantees; however, Peoples reduces its residual asset risk by obtaining a security deposit from the lessee. As a lessor, Peoples originates commercial equipment leases either directly to the customer or indirectly through vendor programs. Equipment leases relate to healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology, general warehousing, storage equipment, vocational trucks and trailers, and other equipment. Leases structured with a fair market value buyout include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Certain leases contain renewal options, which are not included in the lease term or lease receivable, as they are not considered by Peoples to be reasonable certain as they are at the discretion of the lessee. When Peoples originates an operating lease, it records an operating lease asset recognized in “Other assets” which is depreciated over its useful life. Operating leases assets are assessed for impairment consistent with Peoples’ fixed assets.
Sales-type leases originated by Peoples, that Peoples has the positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity or payoff, are reported at the net investment of the lease, net of initial direct costs, charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses. Peoples considers leases past due if any required payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the lease agreement. Upon detection of the reduced ability of a lessee to meet cash flow obligations, leases are typically charged down to the net realizable value, with the residual balance placed on nonaccrual status. Leases deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for credit losses, while recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Lease income noted in the table below includes (i) operating lease income, (ii) gains on the early termination of leases, net of any associated purchase accounting adjustments, (iii) month-to-month lease payments in excess of net investment in the lease, (iv) fees received for referrals, (v) gains and losses recognized on the sales of residual assets and (vi) syndication income. Additional information regarding Peoples' leases can be found in "Note 4 Loans and Leases."

The table below details Peoples' lease income:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Interest and fees on leases (a)$8,578 $10,198 
Lease income4,581 3,468 
Total lease income$13,159 $13,666 
(a)Included in "Interest and fees on loans and leases" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. For additional information, see "Note 4 Loans and Leases" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the net investment in leases, which is included in "Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 $393,089 
Estimated residual values31,088 33,125 
Initial direct costs5,028 5,535 
Deferred revenue(60,448)(66,100)
Net investment in leases350,226 365,649 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(15,304)(16,475)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$334,922 $349,174 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$77,584 
Year ending December 31, 202775,556 
Year ending December 31, 202886,635 
Year ending December 31, 202959,616 
Year ending December 31, 203055,349 
Thereafter19,818 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 
Lessee Arrangements
Peoples leases certain banking facilities and equipment under various agreements with original terms providing for fixed monthly payments over periods generally ranging from two to 30 years. Certain leases may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Only those renewal and termination options which Peoples is reasonably certain of exercising are included in the calculation of the lease liability. Certain leases contain rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease, which are included in the calculation of the lease liability. At March 31, 2026, Peoples did not have any leases that met the criteria for finance leases. Right of Use ("ROU") assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement or the remeasurement date of a lease based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term. Operating lease ROU assets include lease payments made at or before the commencement date and initial indirect costs. Operating lease ROU assets are presented net of any lease incentives. Short-term leases of certain facilities and equipment, with lease terms of 12 months or less, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not have an ROU asset or lease liability.
The table below details Peoples' lease expense which is included in "Net occupancy and equipment expense" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Operating lease expense$623 $713 
Short-term lease expense385 363 
Variable lease expense10 
Total lease expense$1,018 $1,085 

Lease payments are discounted using Peoples’ incremental borrowing rate, consistent with what Peoples would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a term similar to each lease.
The following table details the ROU assets, the lease liabilities and other information related to Peoples' operating leases at the dates shown:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ROU assets:
Other assets$8,815 $9,340 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$9,387 $9,912 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years8.7 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.17 %4.16 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$— $1,333 
During both the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Peoples paid cash of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for operating leases, respectively.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$1,789 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Year ending December 31, 2030671 
Thereafter3,937 
Total undiscounted lease payments$11,341 
Imputed interest$(1,954)
Total lease liabilities$9,387 
Leases Leases
Peoples has elected certain practical expedients, in accordance with ASC 842 - Leases ("ASC 842"). As a lessor, Peoples has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the consideration in the contract, and from variable payments not included in the consideration in the contract, all sales and other similar taxes assessed. Peoples has also made an accounting policy election to account for each separate lease component of a contract and its associated non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases subject to ASC 842.
Lessor Arrangements
Peoples began originating leases with the acquisition of NSL in 2021 and grew its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage in 2022. The leases for NSL are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the leases are structured with a dollar buyout, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage are generally classified as sales-type leases, as the payment structure and term triggered that accounting treatment, whereby either (i) the lease is structured as a fair market value buyout, whereby the lessee has the option to purchase the leased equipment at its fair market value at maturity of the lease, or (ii) the lessee purchases the leased equipment for one dollar at maturity of the lease. Vantage also originates operating leases, which are generally structured over a shorter term and do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. These leases do not typically contain residual value guarantees; however, Peoples reduces its residual asset risk by obtaining a security deposit from the lessee. As a lessor, Peoples originates commercial equipment leases either directly to the customer or indirectly through vendor programs. Equipment leases relate to healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology, general warehousing, storage equipment, vocational trucks and trailers, and other equipment. Leases structured with a fair market value buyout include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Certain leases contain renewal options, which are not included in the lease term or lease receivable, as they are not considered by Peoples to be reasonable certain as they are at the discretion of the lessee. When Peoples originates an operating lease, it records an operating lease asset recognized in “Other assets” which is depreciated over its useful life. Operating leases assets are assessed for impairment consistent with Peoples’ fixed assets.
Sales-type leases originated by Peoples, that Peoples has the positive intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity or payoff, are reported at the net investment of the lease, net of initial direct costs, charge-offs and an allowance for credit losses. Peoples considers leases past due if any required payments have not been received as of the date such payments were required to be made under the terms of the lease agreement. Upon detection of the reduced ability of a lessee to meet cash flow obligations, leases are typically charged down to the net realizable value, with the residual balance placed on nonaccrual status. Leases deemed to be uncollectable are charged against the allowance for credit losses, while recoveries of previously charged-off amounts are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Lease income noted in the table below includes (i) operating lease income, (ii) gains on the early termination of leases, net of any associated purchase accounting adjustments, (iii) month-to-month lease payments in excess of net investment in the lease, (iv) fees received for referrals, (v) gains and losses recognized on the sales of residual assets and (vi) syndication income. Additional information regarding Peoples' leases can be found in "Note 4 Loans and Leases."

The table below details Peoples' lease income:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Interest and fees on leases (a)$8,578 $10,198 
Lease income4,581 3,468 
Total lease income$13,159 $13,666 
(a)Included in "Interest and fees on loans and leases" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. For additional information, see "Note 4 Loans and Leases" of the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table summarizes the net investment in leases, which is included in "Loans and leases, net of deferred fees and costs" on the Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 $393,089 
Estimated residual values31,088 33,125 
Initial direct costs5,028 5,535 
Deferred revenue(60,448)(66,100)
Net investment in leases350,226 365,649 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(15,304)(16,475)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$334,922 $349,174 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$77,584 
Year ending December 31, 202775,556 
Year ending December 31, 202886,635 
Year ending December 31, 202959,616 
Year ending December 31, 203055,349 
Thereafter19,818 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$374,558 
Lessee Arrangements
Peoples leases certain banking facilities and equipment under various agreements with original terms providing for fixed monthly payments over periods generally ranging from two to 30 years. Certain leases may include options to extend or terminate the lease. Only those renewal and termination options which Peoples is reasonably certain of exercising are included in the calculation of the lease liability. Certain leases contain rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease, which are included in the calculation of the lease liability. At March 31, 2026, Peoples did not have any leases that met the criteria for finance leases. Right of Use ("ROU") assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent an obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement or the remeasurement date of a lease based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term. Operating lease ROU assets include lease payments made at or before the commencement date and initial indirect costs. Operating lease ROU assets are presented net of any lease incentives. Short-term leases of certain facilities and equipment, with lease terms of 12 months or less, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not have an ROU asset or lease liability.
The table below details Peoples' lease expense which is included in "Net occupancy and equipment expense" in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026March 31, 2025
Operating lease expense$623 $713 
Short-term lease expense385 363 
Variable lease expense10 
Total lease expense$1,018 $1,085 

Lease payments are discounted using Peoples’ incremental borrowing rate, consistent with what Peoples would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a term similar to each lease.
The following table details the ROU assets, the lease liabilities and other information related to Peoples' operating leases at the dates shown:
(Dollars in thousands)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ROU assets:
Other assets$8,815 $9,340 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$9,387 $9,912 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years8.7 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.17 %4.16 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$— $1,333 
During both the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Peoples paid cash of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for operating leases, respectively.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining nine months ending December 31, 2026$1,789 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Year ending December 31, 2030671 
Thereafter3,937 
Total undiscounted lease payments$11,341 
Imputed interest$(1,954)
Total lease liabilities$9,387