WABASH, Ind., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FFW Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTCID: FFWC) (01/27/2026 Close: $47.65), parent corporation of Crossroads Bank (the “Bank”), announced earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Corporation reported net income of $1,617,000 or $1.48 per common share compared to $1,440,000 or $1.29 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $4,664,000,000 compared to $3,994,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Credit loss expense was $100,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and $75,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Total noninterest income was $1,161,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to $1,259,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Noninterest expense was $3,909,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and $3,578,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

For the six months ended December 31, 2025, the Corporation reported net income of $3,135,000 or $2.88 per common share compared to $2,682,000 or $2.38 per common share for the six months ended December 31, 2024. Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2025 was $9,179,000 compared to $7,776,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The Company recognized a provision for credit losses of $175,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and $75,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. Total noninterest income was $2,429,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2025 compared to $2,540,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. Noninterest expense was $7,911,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and $7,273,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2024.

The three and six months ended December 31, 2025 represented a return on average common equity of 11.77% and 11.83% compared to 11.36% and 10.67% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024. The three and six months ended December 31, 2025 represented a return on average assets of 1.11% and 1.09% compared to 0.99% and 0.93% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2024.

The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.33% at December 31, 2025 compared to 1.35% at June 30, 2025. Nonperforming assets were $6,908,000 at December 31, 2025 compared to $8,147,000 at June 30, 2025.

As of December 31, 2025, FFWC’s equity-to-assets ratio was 9.44% compared to 8.76% at June 30, 2025. Total assets at December 31, 2025 were $584,760,000 compared to $570,108,000 at June 30, 2025. Shareholders’ equity was $55,209,000 at December 31, 2025 compared to $49,944,000 at June 30, 2025. Crossroads Bank exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements to be considered “well capitalized.”

The Corporation has an active share repurchase program. During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Corporation repurchased 1,408 shares at an average price of $44.87. Year to date the Corporation repurchased 2,137 shares at an average price of $43.21. For more information regarding the share repurchase program, please contact Roger Cromer, President, at (260) 563-3185. The Corporation may suspend or discontinue repurchases at any time.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include expressions such as “expects,” “intends,” “believes,” and “should,” which are necessarily statements of belief as to the expected outcomes of future events. Actual results could materially differ from those presented. The Corporation’s ability to predict future results involves a number of risks and uncertainties. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office in Wabash and six Indiana banking centers located in Columbia City, North Manchester, Peru, South Whitley, Syracuse and Warsaw. The Bank also provides leasing services at each of its banking centers. Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc. The Corporation’s stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol “FFWC.” Our website address is www.crossroadsbanking.com. Crossroads Bank, Member FDIC.

FFW Corporation
Selected Financial Information
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet
  December 31 June 30
    2025     2025  
  Unaudited  
Assets    
Cash and due from financial institutions $ 6,816,789   $ 7,166,023  
Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions   3,921,097     3,649,597  
Cash and cash equivalents   10,737,886     10,815,620  
     
Securities available for sale   105,061,355     103,067,093  
Loans held for sale   640,500     314,800  
Loans receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $5,886,040    
at December 31, 2025 and $5,703,128 at June 30, 2025   435,325,539     422,829,649  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   1,748,800     1,739,500  
Accrued interest receivable   3,180,451     3,055,402  
Premises and equipment, net   7,595,174     7,602,679  
Mortgage servicing rights   1,019,308     1,072,056  
Cash surrender value of life insurance   13,399,137     13,165,670  
Goodwill   1,213,898     1,213,898  
Repossessed Assets       38,560  
Other assets   4,837,735     5,192,615  
Total assets $ 584,759,783   $ 570,107,542  
     
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity    
Deposits    
Noninterest-bearing $ 50,270,376   $ 52,521,124  
Interest-bearing   459,865,042     453,607,241  
Total deposits   510,135,418     506,128,365  
     
Borrowings   14,900,000     10,000,000  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   4,515,714     4,035,448  
Total liabilities   529,551,132     520,163,813  
     
Shareholders’ equity    
Common stock, $.01 par; 2,000,000 shares authorized;    
Issued: 1,836,328; outstanding: 1,085,842 at December 31, 2025 and 1,082,978 at June 30, 2025   18,363     18,363  
Additional paid-in capital   10,239,477     10,233,608  
Retained earnings   68,373,991     65,911,649  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (8,747,938 )   (11,560,272 )
Treasury stock, at cost:750,486 at December 31, 2025 and    
753,350 at June 30, 2025   (14,675,242 )   (14,659,619 )
Total shareholders’ equity   55,208,651     49,943,729  
     
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 584,759,783   $ 570,107,542