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Here are two brief analogies to describe Shore Bancshares (SHBI):

• Think of it as a regional bank akin to PNC Bank or Truist Financial, but exclusively serving the Delmarva Peninsula (Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia).

• It's like a community-focused version of a larger institution such as Bank of America or Wells Fargo, deeply embedded in its local market on the Eastern Shore.

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• Deposit Accounts: Providing various checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts for individuals and businesses.
• Lending Services: Offering a range of loans including commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential mortgage, and consumer loans.
• Wealth Management: Providing investment management, financial planning, and trust services to individuals and businesses.
• Insurance Services: Delivering property, casualty, life, and health insurance products to individuals and businesses.

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Shore Bancshares (SHBI)

• Individuals and Households (Consumer Banking): This category includes individual consumers and families who utilize a range of personal banking services such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), residential mortgages, home equity loans, and various personal loan products.
• Small to Medium-Sized Businesses (Commercial Banking): This segment comprises local and regional businesses of varying sizes. They are served with business checking and savings accounts, commercial loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, equipment financing, treasury management services, and other business-specific financial solutions.
• High-Net-Worth Individuals and Institutional Clients (Wealth Management & Trust Services): This category focuses on clients seeking more specialized financial services, including investment management, trust and estate planning, retirement planning, and other wealth advisory services, often catering to individuals with significant assets and certain institutional clients.

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• Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
• KPMG LLP

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James M. Burke, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank, N.A. on July 1, 2023, following the merger between Shore Bancshares and The Community Financial Corporation (TCFC). Prior to the merger, Mr. Burke served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of TCFC. He has over 30 years of banking experience. He is a Maryland Bankers School graduate, holds a Bachelor of Arts from High Point University, is a graduate of the East Carolina Advanced School of Commercial Lending, and attended the Harvard Business School Program on Negotiation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

Charles S. Cullum, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank, N.A., effective April 21, 2025. Mr. Cullum brings more than 20 years of financial experience. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Sandy Spring Bancorp since May 2024. Prior to that, he held various roles at Sandy Spring, including Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Division Executive, and Treasurer. He has experience in financial planning and analysis, controllership, and corporate strategy. Mr. Cullum has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Donna J. Stevens, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Appointed Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer of Shore Bancshares, Inc. in July 2015 and Shore United Bank, N.A. since July 2016. She served as the Company's Chief Operations Officer from July 2013 to July 2015. She has been employed by the Company in various officer capacities since 1997, including Senior Vice President, Senior Operations and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for CNB, a former wholly-owned commercial bank subsidiary of the Company, from February 2010 to June 2013.

Lacey Amanda Pierce, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Project Officer

Serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Project Officer. She has more than 15 years of banking experience. Ms. Pierce serves on the Board of Directors of The Arc of Southern Maryland and Farming 4 Hunger. She completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking program, is a Maryland Banking School graduate, and holds a bachelor's degree from Towson University.

Christy M. Lombardi, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company and Bank. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the College of Southern Maryland, the Maryland Bankers Association Board of Directors, the Advisory Board of the Maryland Banker's Association Council of Professional Women in Banking and Finance, and on the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board. Ms. Lombardi served on the Board of Directors of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce from 2012-2018. She completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking program, is a Maryland Bankers School graduate, and holds a Master's in Management from University of Maryland University College as well as a Master's in Business Administration.

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The key risks to Shore Bancshares' (SHBI) business primarily revolve around its loan portfolio and the macroeconomic environment:

1. High Concentration in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and Associated Asset Quality Deterioration: Shore Bancshares has a significant concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate (CRE) loans, which has been cited as exceeding 350% of its Tier 1 capital plus allowance for credit losses. This high exposure is a significant regulatory risk factor and presents tangible near-term challenges if CRE markets deteriorate. The company has already experienced headwinds in asset quality, including rising nonperforming assets partly due to CRE risks, and increased provisions for credit losses.
2. Overall Credit Risk and Negative Asset Quality Trends: Beyond CRE, Shore Bancshares faces broader credit risks. Recent reports indicate an increase in non-performing assets, higher provisions for credit losses, and increased charge-offs, including a notable marine loan write-off. These trends suggest a general deterioration in the health of the loan portfolio, which could impact future financial performance.
3. Interest Rate Risk: The company is exposed to interest rate risks, where mismatches in the repricing of its assets and liabilities could adversely affect its earnings. Fluctuations in interest rates, especially in a volatile economic environment, can impact net interest income and the value of its investment portfolio.

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The increasing prominence and growth of digital-first neobanks and challenger banks represent a clear emerging threat. These entities leverage technology to offer banking services with often lower fees, higher interest rates on deposits, and superior user experiences. By operating without a traditional branch network, they attract customers who prioritize convenience and digital access, directly threatening to erode Shore Bancshares' market share in retail banking and deposit gathering, particularly among younger and tech-savvy demographics. This model challenges the established local, relationship-based banking model, much like Netflix disrupted Blockbuster's physical distribution.

The ongoing expansion of large technology companies ("Big Tech") into financial services also poses a significant threat. Companies such as Apple (e.g., Apple Card, Apple High-Yield Savings Account with Goldman Sachs) and Google (e.g., Google Wallet functionalities, potential deeper banking integrations) are leveraging their massive user bases, trusted brands, and technological capabilities to offer banking products. Their ability to integrate financial services seamlessly into existing ecosystems and offer competitive rates threatens to siphon away deposits and transaction volumes from traditional banks like Shore Bancshares by offering highly convenient and integrated financial solutions, similar to how YouTube challenged traditional cable television's content delivery model.

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Shore Bancshares, Inc. (SHBI) operates primarily through its subsidiary, Shore United Bank, N.A., providing a comprehensive range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The company's main offerings include community banking services, various lending products such as mortgage and commercial real estate loans, and wealth management and trust services.

For its main products and services, the addressable markets are as follows within the U.S. region:

• Community Banking: The U.S. community banking market was valued at approximately $17.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to about $19.39 billion in 2025. North America held a dominant position in the global community banking market in 2024, capturing over 40% of the total market share. Another estimate places the U.S. community banking market at USD 6.35 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 3.8%.
• Mortgage Lending (Residential): The U.S. home mortgage market was valued at around $180.91 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow to approximately $501.67 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 12.00% between 2024 and 2032. Another report indicates the U.S. home loan market reached $2.29 trillion in 2025 and is forecasted to grow to $3.02 trillion by 2030. The broader mortgage lender market in North America was the largest regional market in 2024, with the overall market size projected to reach $2.04 trillion by 2029.
• Commercial Real Estate Lending: Total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage borrowing and lending in the U.S. is estimated to have totaled $498 billion in 2024. The U.S. Real Estate Loan Market, which encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial property developments, was valued at $3.5 trillion in 2024.

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Share Repurchases

• On July 6, 2022, Shore Bancshares announced a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $5.0 million of its common stock, expiring on March 31, 2023.
• A prior stock repurchase program, approved in April 2019, authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million of common stock, under which the company purchased 772,971 shares for approximately $9.9 million before it concluded in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Share Issuance

• Total stockholders' equity increased by $146.9 million, or 40.3%, in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to a $153.1 million increase in paid-in capital from a merger.

Outbound Investments

• The increase in Shore Bancshares' total assets in 2023, rising by $2.5 billion (72.9%) to $6.0 billion, was primarily due to a merger, which led to significant increases in loans held for investment by $2.1 billion.

Capital Expenditures

• In the first quarter of 2024, Shore Bancshares announced plans to reduce professional office space in Easton, MD, with a newly renovated office building expected to be in service by the end of the third quarter, eliminating the need for two currently occupied buildings.