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Business Summary

GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the "Company") operates as a bank holding company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GBank, a Nevada state-chartered bank with deposits insured by the FDIC . The Company provides a diversified suite of financial services, emphasizing small- and medium-sized businesses, high net worth individuals, professionals, and investors . GBank serves clients locally through two full-service commercial banking branches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and extends its reach nationwide through specialized government-guaranteed lending programs, Gaming FinTech and payment solutions, and the GBank Visa Signature® Card . The Company's revenue is primarily derived from interest on loans, interest on investments, various fees and service charges, loan servicing, and gains on loan sales .

The Company's core business model revolves around general commercial banking services, with a focus on delivering a premium level of service, including loan decisions within days and house calls by business bankers to open deposit accounts . While its products are competitively priced, the Company does not claim to be the lowest-cost provider, believing its service level allows for higher revenue and significantly better margins than industry averages . The business generates a mix of recurring income from interest on loans and investments, and transactional income from fees, service charges, loan servicing, and gains on loan sales . Primary customer segments include small- and medium-sized businesses, high net worth individuals, professionals, and investors .

The Company has three prominent product lines: government guaranteed lending, Gaming FinTech, and commercial banking . In government guaranteed lending, the Bank originates loans primarily through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) . The Bank achieved SBA Preferred Lender status in October 2015 . Cumulative government guaranteed loan originations reached $2.5 billion by October 2025 . For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Bank was a leading provider of SBA hotel financing and ranked #11 nationwide among SBA 7(a) loan originators . The guaranteed portions of these loans are often sold in the secondary market, generating premium income and future servicing income . The non-government guaranteed lending efforts are focused within Nevada, Arizona, California, and Utah .

The Gaming FinTech operations involve prepaid debit cards through a Sponsorship Agreement with Bankcard Services, LLC (BCS) . The Bank acts as the issuing bank for prepaid debit cards for Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Network to fund digital apps and consumer retail activities . These Prepaid Programs offer consumer protection, including Regulation E, bankruptcy, and FDIC insurance, for subledger deposit accounts opened with the Bank through an operator's app . The Sponsorship Agreement grants the Bank access to BCS's proprietary Player and Consumer Information Management System (PIMS™/CIMS™) and patented prepaid access programs, which provide substantive consumer protections for custodial accounts . The GBank Visa Signature® credit card is a niche product designed for online gaming and sports betting users, offering 1% cashback on gaming transactions and 2% on other purchases, with no annual fee . This product was launched in the second quarter of 2023 for prime and super-prime consumers .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported net income of $20.9 million , with diluted earnings per share of $1.44 . Total assets increased 21% to $1.4 billion from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2024 . Net interest income was $50.7 million , and the net interest margin was 4.33% . The provision for credit losses was $3.9 million . Noninterest income increased 56% to $25.3 million , while noninterest expense increased 24% to $45.1 million . Cash and cash equivalents increased 59% to $197.9 million from $124.1 million at December 31, 2024 . Total deposits increased 22% to $1.1 billion from $935.1 million at December 31, 2024 . The Bank's Tier 1 Capital Leverage Ratio was 13.42% as of December 31, 2025.

Comparing the year ended December 31, 2025, to the year ended December 31, 2024, net income increased from $18.6 million to $20.9 million , and diluted EPS increased from $1.39 to $1.44 . Net interest income grew by 10% from $46.2 million to $50.7 million , primarily driven by a 19% increase in average loans to $945.6 million . Noninterest income saw a significant increase of $9.1 million , or 56% , largely due to a $6.4 million increase in net interchange fees on credit cards . Noninterest expense increased by $8.8 million , or 24% , primarily due to higher salaries and benefits, increased data processing costs, and non-recurring audit and marketing expenses . Net charge-offs increased from $164 thousand in 2024 to $3.1 million in 2025.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold $52.0 million of investment securities, realizing a pre-tax gain of $426 thousand, as part of a balance sheet repositioning to address asset-liability management objectives . This included the sale of the entire portfolio of held-to-maturity securities with an aggregate amortized cost of $38.4 million . The Company also made a $15.0 million investment in Bank-owned life insurance during the third quarter of 2025 . The number of full-time equivalent employees increased to 184 as of December 31, 2025, from 169 as of December 31, 2024 .

Business Outlook

The Company's business strategy includes a continued focus on growth and enhancement of government guaranteed lending, specifically expanding its portfolio of commercial real estate loans partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration . This expansion will involve hiring and developing experienced lending personnel to increase presence nationwide, while maintaining high asset quality through conservative underwriting standards .

Another key growth area is the targeted expansion of Gaming FinTech relationships . The Bank, in partnership with BankCard Services, LLC (BCS), plans to continue identifying and developing tools and resources to scale and innovate within the payments industry .

The Company also emphasizes the continued development of its Credit Card portfolio . The Bank will market its GBank Visa Signature® card throughout its local market area and nationwide through marketing referral agreements and other strategic partnerships .

Operationally, the Company aims to increase core deposits with an emphasis on non-interest bearing deposits . This strategy is designed to serve as the main source of funding for lending and investment, minimizing reliance on higher-cost certificates of deposit to facilitate margin expansion . The Company is dedicated to growing core deposits by utilizing its business development officers and fostering commercial lending and retail relationships . The Company also plans to continue recruiting, retaining, and investing in top talent and personnel, having recently appointed a General Counsel to the Executive Management Team to support and facilitate growth .

Regarding capital allocation, the Company intends to retain all future earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of its business, and its Board of Directors does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends on its Common Stock in the foreseeable future . On January 14, 2026, the Company completed a private placement of $11.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036, with net proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing indebtedness . On January 15, 2026, the Company redeemed $6.5 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes originally issued December 30, 2020, utilizing proceeds from the 2026 Notes .

The Company faces several structural headwinds and execution risks. Its business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the United States, and a weakening U.S. economy could constrain growth and profitability . The Company's substantial concentration of loans and operations in Nevada, particularly Las Vegas and Clark County, makes it vulnerable to a downturn in the local economy and real estate markets . Interest rate shifts may reduce net interest income, as different assets and liabilities react differently to market changes . An increase in interest rates could reduce demand for loans and decrease loan repayment rates, while a decrease could increase prepayments and competition for deposits . The Company's smaller size makes it more difficult to compete with larger financial institutions that can invest more in marketing and technology . The SBA lending program is dependent on the federal government, and any changes to the program or loss of SBA Preferred Lender status could materially adversely affect the business . A prolonged U.S. government shutdown or a default on government obligations would harm results of operations, particularly the gain on sale of SBA loans .

Risk Factors

The Company is exposed to significant credit risk, particularly from its commercial loan portfolio, which totaled $925.4 million or 97% of total loans at December 31, 2025 , and its multifamily and commercial real estate loans, which constituted 90% of the total gross loan portfolio at December 31, 2025 . These commercial loans carry higher risk due to dependence on business operations and less marketable collateral, with non-performing commercial real estate mortgage loans totaling $31.7 million, or 4% of the portfolio, at December 31, 2025 . The Company's substantial concentration in Nevada, with 17% of its loan portfolio in the greater Las Vegas and Clark County area and 12% in the City of Las Vegas at December 31, 2025 , makes it highly vulnerable to local economic downturns. Interest rate risk is material, as 90% of the loan portfolio consists of variable rate loans at December 31, 2025 , and increases in interest rates have resulted in net unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities of $17 thousand, net of tax, or less than 1% of Tier 1 capital, at December 31, 2025 . Operational risks include potential customer or employee fraud and data processing system failures, which could lead to financial losses or regulatory sanctions . The Company also faces intense competition from larger financial institutions and non-bank financial services providers . Regulatory risks are high due to extensive federal and state oversight, with potential for fines, enforcement actions, or restrictions on business activities for non-compliance . The SBA lending program, a meaningful source of non-interest income, is dependent on the federal government, and changes to the program or loss of Preferred Lender status could materially impact the business . Cybersecurity threats, including unauthorized access or data loss, pose a risk to confidential information and could result in financial losses, reputational damage, or regulatory penalties . The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) also presents risks, including incorrect outputs, biases, intellectual property infringement, and evolving regulatory uncertainty .

Management Priorities

Management's overall tone emphasizes a forward-thinking approach to providing tailored financial solutions, aiming to create opportunities for customers and communities while generating lasting value for stockholders . They believe their differentiation stems from personalized service, priority service, availability, and innovative solutions . Key strategic priorities include the continued growth and enhancement of government guaranteed lending, with an intent to expand the commercial real estate loan portfolio by hiring experienced personnel and maintaining conservative underwriting standards nationwide . Management is also focused on the targeted expansion of Gaming FinTech relationships, partnering with BankCard Services, LLC to scale and innovate within the payments industry . A strong emphasis is placed on the continued development of the Credit Card portfolio, marketing the GBank Visa Signature® card locally and nationwide through strategic partnerships . Furthermore, management is committed to increasing core deposits, particularly non-interest bearing deposits, to minimize reliance on higher-cost funding and facilitate margin expansion . They also prioritize recruiting, retaining, and investing in top talent and personnel to support future success . The Company intends to retain all future earnings to finance business growth and development, and the Board of Directors does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends in the foreseeable future .

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Analysis on 5/22/2026