PEBO

Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, serving communities primarily across Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The company conducts banking operations through Peoples Bank, which provides commercial and retail banking services including deposit products, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, and wealth management services. With approximately $7.8 billion in total assets, Peoples Bancorp operates more than 130 full-service banking locations throughout its market footprint. The company's business model centers on relationship-based community banking, combining local decision-making with sophisticated financial products typically associated with larger institutions. Peoples Bancorp employs around 1,000 team members and maintains specialized divisions for commercial banking, mortgage banking, and insurance services through its Peoples Insurance Agency subsidiary. The bank serves diverse customer segments ranging from individuals and small businesses to larger commercial enterprises and municipal entities. Recent strategic initiatives include targeted branch expansion in high-growth markets, digital banking enhancements to improve customer experience, and selective acquisitions to strengthen market presence. The company has demonstrated consistent focus on organic growth while maintaining disciplined credit standards and strong capital ratios. Peoples Bancorp's shares trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol PEBO, and the company maintains a history of regular dividend payments to shareholders, reflecting its commitment to consistent performance and shareholder returns.