NOTE 6:

Other Intangible Assets

 

The components of core deposit intangible assets were as follows:

 

  

December 31,

 
  

2025

  

2024

 
  

(In Thousands)

 

Core deposit intangible

 $10,809  $10,809 

Accumulated amortization

  (7,495)  (6,310)

Core deposit intangible, net

 $3,314  $4,499 

 

Core deposit intangible assets are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated life of 10 years. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $1,185,000 and $1,381,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

 

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for core deposit intangible assets remaining as of December 31, 2025 was as follows:

 

Years ending December 31:

 

(In Thousands)

 

2026

 $989 

2027

  792 

2028

  596 

2029

  428 

2030

  297 

Thereafter

  212 

Total

 $3,314 

  

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 9, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 14, 2025
2023Mar 6, 2024
2022Mar 8, 2023
2021Mar 9, 2022

About Goodwill & Intangibles Disclosures

Goodwill and intangible asset disclosures reveal the premium paid in acquisitions and how management assesses whether that premium retains its value. Since goodwill is no longer amortized under US GAAP, the annual impairment test is the only mechanism that adjusts carrying values downward — making the assumptions behind that test critically important for investors.

Key signals: a history of goodwill impairments suggests management consistently overpays for acquisitions. Watch the gap between reporting unit fair value and carrying amount — when fair value exceeds carrying amount by less than 10-20%, a small decline in business performance could trigger a write-down. For finite-lived intangibles, examine useful life assumptions across customer relationships, technology, and trade names; aggressive estimates inflate near-term earnings. Compare total intangibles-to-total-assets ratios against peers to assess acquisition dependency. Rising goodwill as a percentage of equity can signal balance sheet fragility.