S&T Bancorp

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 27 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 6 Aug 2026 and 9 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• We are subject to competition from both banks and non-banking companies.

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  In addition, transactions utilizing digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and other similar assets have increased over the past few years and continue to gain wider market acceptance. Certain characteristics of digital asset transactions, including their speed and anonymity are appealing to certain consumers notwithstanding the various risks posed by such transactions. In addition, certain cryptocurrency exchanges and other market participants may pay yield on digital asset holdings in the same manner as interest-bearing deposit accounts which may result in loss of deposits. Accordingly, digital asset service providers, who currently are not subject to the same extensive regulation as banking organizations and other financial institutions, have become potential competitors for our customers' banking business.

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• As we grow, the heightened expectations of regulatory agencies may expose us to additional regulatory risk and compliance costs.

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  The regulations that we are subject to at this time are generally tailored to institutions with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets. Should our total consolidated assets exceed the $10 billion threshold, we would be subject to additional regulatory requirements and supervisory oversight applicable to larger institutions. These requirements are intended to enhance risk management, governance and compliance frameworks and may include minimum standards for the design and implementation of the risk management framework and heightened requirements relating to enterprise risk management, board oversight, data governance, compliance management systems, internal audit, vendor oversight and cybersecurity controls, as well as increased regulatory scrutiny from our primary federal and state banking regulators. In addition, institutions with $10 billion or more in total consolidated assets are subject to supervision and examination by the CFPB with respect to applicable federal consumer financial laws and, beginning July 1 of the year following the calendar year in which the threshold is exceeded, to limitations on debit card interchange fees under the Durbin Amendment (subject to applicable exemptions). Deposit insurance assessment methodologies may also differ for institutions above this asset threshold.

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• As we grow, the heightened expectations of regulatory agencies may expose us to additional regulatory risk and compliance costs.

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  The regulatory framework applicable to institutions above the $10 billion threshold is subject to ongoing rulemaking activity and supervisory calibration. Certain rules and standards applicable to larger institutions have been proposed, modified, delayed or challenged in court, and federal agencies have signaled an intent in some areas to streamline or tailor supervisory expectations. The timing, scope and ultimate impact of regulatory requirements applicable to institutions above the $10 billion threshold therefore remain subject to change. This evolving environment may create uncertainty in our compliance planning, capital allocation and operational investments and may require us to modify systems, policies and staffing as regulatory expectations develop. While we have taken steps to enhance our risk management and compliance infrastructure in anticipation of future growth, our existing enterprise risk framework and related systems may not be fully scalable to meet applicable expectations without significant additional investment. We may be required to incur substantial costs to upgrade systems, enhance internal controls and hire or train personnel with specialized expertise. Failure to effectively implement and maintain required controls could subject us to increased supervisory scrutiny, enforcement actions or civil penalties which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, reputation and ability to pursue strategic growth initiatives.

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• Financial challenges at other banking institutions; adverse developments affecting the financial services industry; concerns regarding the soundness of financial institutions; and further disruption to the economy and the U.S. banking system may adversely affect our business, results of operations, liquidity and stock price

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  Although the FDIC made deposit insurance assessment accommodations December 2025, periods of stress in the banking industry often result in increased deposit insurance assessments when banks fail, increased scrutiny by federal and state regulators, including State attorneys general, as well as potential investigations or litigation relating to liquidity management, deposit practices, disclosures or risk management. Such actions, regardless of merit, could have material adverse effects on our business, results of operations, financial condition and growth prospects.

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