NOTE 6 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES

Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill resulting from whole bank and branch acquisitions is tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter of each year, and more frequently, if events or circumstances indicate the value of goodwill may be impaired. We completed our most recent evaluation of goodwill as of October 1, 2025 and determined that no goodwill impairment existed. Goodwill totaled $71.5 million at both June 30, 2026 and  December 31, 2025 and is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our consolidated balance sheets. There were no triggering events during the first half of 2026 that caused management to evaluate goodwill for impairment as of June 30, 2026. 

Other intangible assets also include core deposit intangible (“CDI”) assets which arise from acquiring deposit bases through whole bank and branch acquisitions. CDI assets are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful life of 8 to 10 years. The unamortized balance (included in “Accrued interest and other assets” in the consolidated balance sheets) at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $1.1 million and $1.3 million. CDI amortization expense was $127,000, $134,000, and $172,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025, and $261,000 and $344,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

Estimated CDI amortization expense for future years is as follows: