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Leases
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
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 leases from NSL and increased its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage. The leases for NSL were determined to be sales-type leases, as the premise for the leases is dollar buy-out, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage were determined to be primarily 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. Originated leases are primarily classified as sales-type leases, and to a lesser extent, operating leases. 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 automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology and other equipment. These leases include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Operating leases are leases that do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Interest and fees on leases (a)$10,287 $11,982 $20,485 $24,049 
Lease income4,211 2,168 7,679 4,189 
Total lease income$14,498 $14,150 $28,164 $28,238 
(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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 $448,027 
Estimated residual values33,831 33,129 
Initial direct costs6,002 7,148 
Deferred revenue(69,979)(81,706)
Net investment in leases400,052 406,598 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(19,633)(12,893)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$380,419 $393,705 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$96,864 
Year ending December 31, 202691,899 
Year ending December 31, 202786,456 
Year ending December 31, 202880,572 
Year ending December 31, 202949,719 
Thereafter24,688 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 
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 June 30, 2025, 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Operating lease expense$637 $733 $1,318 $1,468 
Short-term lease expense683 327 1,078 633 
Variable lease expense9 5 18 5 
Total lease expense$1,329 $1,065 $2,414 $2,106 
Peoples utilizes an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments for each lease, as the lease agreements do not provide an implicit rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate reflects a secured rate and is based on the term of the 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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
ROU assets:
Other assets$10,404 $10,419 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$10,968 $10,968 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years9.0 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.15 %4.11 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$481 $1,660 
During both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $0.7 million for operating leases. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for operating leases.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$1,269 
Year ending December 31, 20262,413 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Thereafter4,608 
Total undiscounted lease payments$13,234 
Imputed interest$(2,266)
Total lease liabilities$10,968 
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 leases from NSL and increased its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage. The leases for NSL were determined to be sales-type leases, as the premise for the leases is dollar buy-out, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage were determined to be primarily 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. Originated leases are primarily classified as sales-type leases, and to a lesser extent, operating leases. 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 automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology and other equipment. These leases include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Operating leases are leases that do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Interest and fees on leases (a)$10,287 $11,982 $20,485 $24,049 
Lease income4,211 2,168 7,679 4,189 
Total lease income$14,498 $14,150 $28,164 $28,238 
(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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 $448,027 
Estimated residual values33,831 33,129 
Initial direct costs6,002 7,148 
Deferred revenue(69,979)(81,706)
Net investment in leases400,052 406,598 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(19,633)(12,893)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$380,419 $393,705 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$96,864 
Year ending December 31, 202691,899 
Year ending December 31, 202786,456 
Year ending December 31, 202880,572 
Year ending December 31, 202949,719 
Thereafter24,688 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 
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 June 30, 2025, 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Operating lease expense$637 $733 $1,318 $1,468 
Short-term lease expense683 327 1,078 633 
Variable lease expense9 5 18 5 
Total lease expense$1,329 $1,065 $2,414 $2,106 
Peoples utilizes an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments for each lease, as the lease agreements do not provide an implicit rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate reflects a secured rate and is based on the term of the 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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
ROU assets:
Other assets$10,404 $10,419 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$10,968 $10,968 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years9.0 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.15 %4.11 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$481 $1,660 
During both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $0.7 million for operating leases. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for operating leases.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$1,269 
Year ending December 31, 20262,413 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Thereafter4,608 
Total undiscounted lease payments$13,234 
Imputed interest$(2,266)
Total lease liabilities$10,968 
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 leases from NSL and increased its portfolio with the acquisition of Vantage. The leases for NSL were determined to be sales-type leases, as the premise for the leases is dollar buy-out, whereby the lessee pays one dollar at maturity of the lease to purchase the equipment. The leases for Vantage were determined to be primarily 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. Originated leases are primarily classified as sales-type leases, and to a lesser extent, operating leases. 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 automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, office, restaurant, information technology and other equipment. These leases include an estimated residual value, which is assessed for impairment as part of the allowance for credit losses. Operating leases are leases that do not meet the criteria of a sales-type lease. 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Interest and fees on leases (a)$10,287 $11,982 $20,485 $24,049 
Lease income4,211 2,168 7,679 4,189 
Total lease income$14,498 $14,150 $28,164 $28,238 
(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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 $448,027 
Estimated residual values33,831 33,129 
Initial direct costs6,002 7,148 
Deferred revenue(69,979)(81,706)
Net investment in leases400,052 406,598 
Allowance for credit losses - leases(19,633)(12,893)
Net investment in leases, after allowance for credit losses$380,419 $393,705 
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of leases:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$96,864 
Year ending December 31, 202691,899 
Year ending December 31, 202786,456 
Year ending December 31, 202880,572 
Year ending December 31, 202949,719 
Thereafter24,688 
Lease payments receivable, at amortized cost$430,198 
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 June 30, 2025, 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2025June 30, 2024June 30, 2025June 30, 2024
Operating lease expense$637 $733 $1,318 $1,468 
Short-term lease expense683 327 1,078 633 
Variable lease expense9 5 18 5 
Total lease expense$1,329 $1,065 $2,414 $2,106 
Peoples utilizes an incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments for each lease, as the lease agreements do not provide an implicit rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate reflects a secured rate and is based on the term of the 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)June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
ROU assets:
Other assets$10,404 $10,419 
Lease liabilities:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities$10,968 $10,968 
Other information:
     Weighted-average remaining lease term8.7 years9.0 years
     Weighted-average discount rate4.15 %4.11 %
     Additions for ROU assets obtained during the year$481 $1,660 
During both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $0.7 million for operating leases. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, Peoples paid cash of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for operating leases.
The following table summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities:
(Dollars in thousands)Balance
Remaining six months ending December 31, 2025$1,269 
Year ending December 31, 20262,413 
Year ending December 31, 20272,146 
Year ending December 31, 20281,625 
Year ending December 31, 20291,173 
Thereafter4,608 
Total undiscounted lease payments$13,234 
Imputed interest$(2,266)
Total lease liabilities$10,968