The following presents a summary of the cost and accumulated depreciation of premises and equipment as of the dates noted:
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)20252024
Building and building improvements$13,758 $12,207 
Leasehold improvements, including artwork14,886 14,178 
Land4,980 4,980 
Equipment and software8,845 7,572 
Gross premises and equipment42,469 38,937 
Less: accumulated depreciation(16,782)(14,808)
Premises and equipment, net$25,687 $24,129 
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About PP&E Disclosures

The PP&E disclosure details a company's physical asset base — land, buildings, machinery, and equipment — along with the depreciation methods and useful life assumptions that determine how these costs flow through the income statement. Capitalization policy thresholds reveal management's judgment on the boundary between expense and asset, directly affecting both reported earnings and asset values.

Key signals: changes in estimated useful lives or depreciation methods can materially shift reported earnings without any operational change. Compare capital expenditures against depreciation expense — when capex consistently trails depreciation, the asset base may be aging and underinvested. Watch for large asset impairments or write-downs that signal overvalued carrying amounts. Asset retirement obligations reveal future environmental or decommissioning costs that are often underappreciated. Compare PP&E intensity (PP&E-to-revenue) against industry peers to assess capital efficiency and competitive positioning.