The development and use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) presents risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business.
Sees AI as a riskDetail: GeneralSame as last year
Similar wording appears in 26 other banks' reports.
C & F Financial Corp
CFFI · VA · Mid-size bank ($1B to $50B)
Total assets of FDIC-insured bank subsidiaries: $2.7B at the end of 2025
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In short. In its 2025 annual report, C & F Financial Corp mentions AI in 4 passages. It says it is testing or planning AI, for customer service and operations. It lists AI as a risk, but the report does not say how AI is controlled. Compared with banks of its size, it gives more detail than most.
In the 2025 annual reportThe yearly report a listed company files with the SEC, called a 10-K. It describes the business, its risks and its results.
Mentions AI
Yes
4 passages
Highest detail levelHow specific a passage is about AI at this bank. General: could be in any bank's report. Names an area: says where AI is used or how it is controlled. Concrete example: names a tool or vendor, gives a number, a date or a result.
Names an area
What it says
Sees AI as a risk; Testing or planning AI
Kinds of AI named
AI agents, Process automation, Generative AI, Machine learning
How AI is controlled
Not described
AI in its annual reports over time
- What this shows
- How many passages about AI each annual report contains, 2022 to 2025, by what they say.
- What it means
- 0 passages in 2022, 4 passages in 2025.
- How to read it
- Each bar is a report year, split by what the passages say. Hover or tap a bar for the count.
- Where it comes from
- Banks' annual reports (10-K) filed with the SEC, up to 6 Oct 2026. How we did this
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Compared with banks of its size
- What this shows
- This bank's 2025 annual report next to all 221 banks of its size ($1B to $50B).
- What it means
- Its most specific passage is "Names an area"; for banks of its size the typical level is "General".
- How to read it
- Yes or no for this bank; the share of banks of the same size for comparison.
- Where it comes from
- Banks' annual reports (10-K) filed with the SEC, up to 6 Oct 2026. How we did this
| In the 2025 report | This bank | Banks of its size |
|---|---|---|
| Using AI now | No | 26 of 221 (12%) |
| Explains how AI is controlled | No | 55 of 221 (25%) |
| Sees AI as a risk | Yes | 184 of 221 (83%) |
| Mentions generative AI | Yes | 112 of 221 (51%) |
| Mentions AI agents | Yes | 18 of 221 (8%) |
What changed from 2024
1 passage new in the 2025 report, 1 passage from the 2024 report no longer there.
Every passage about AI
- What this shows
- All 7 passages about AI in this bank's annual reports, quarterly reports and earnings materials since 2023, newest first.
- What it means
- 0 passages say the bank is using AI now.
- How to read it
- Highlighted words are the terms that matched. Labels show what each passage says. Follow the link to read it in the filing.
- Where it comes from
- Banks' annual reports (10-K), quarterly reports (10-Q) and earnings materials (8-K) filed with the SEC. How we did this
Annual report, report year 2025 filed 3 Mar 2026
We and our third-party vendors, clients or counterparties have begun to develop and incorporate and will likely continue to develop or incorporate AI technology in certain business processes, services, or products. The development and use of AI present several potential risks and challenges to our business. The legal and regulatory environment relating to AI is uncertain and rapidly evolving in the U.S. and internationally, and includes regulatory schemes targeted specifically at AI as well as provisions in intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, employment, and other laws applicable to the use of AI. These evolving laws and regulations could require changes in our implementation of AI technology and increase our compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. AI models, particularly generative AI models, may produce output or take action that is incorrect, that reflects biases included in the data on which they are trained, that results in the release of private, confidential, or proprietary information, that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, or that is otherwise harmful. In addition, the complexity of many AI models makes it difficult to understand why they are generating particular outputs. This limited transparency increases the challenges associated with assessing the proper operation of AI models, understanding and monitoring the capabilities of the AI models, reducing erroneous output, eliminating bias, and complying with regulations that require documentation or explanation of the basis on which decisions are made. Further, we may rely on AI models developed by third parties, and, to that extent, would be dependent in part on the manner in which those third parties develop and train their models, including risks arising from the inclusion of any unauthorized material in the training data for their models and the effectiveness of the steps these third parties have taken to limit the risks associated with the output of their models, matters over which we may have limited
Sees AI as a riskDetail: GeneralGenerative AI
Similar wording appears in 35 other banks' reports.
visibility. Additionally, malicious actors are increasingly using AI, including generative AI, to create sophisticated scams, deepfakes, and phishing attacks, which may result in unauthorized account access or financial losses. Any of these risks could expose us to liability or adverse legal or regulatory consequences and harm our reputation and the public perception of our business or the effectiveness of our security measures.
Sees AI as a riskDetail: GeneralGenerative AI
● Efficiency and technology: We are evaluating potential use cases across all subsidiaries and departments for the prudent adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) including robotic process automation, generative and agentic AI, and machine learning tools. We continue to simplify processes, modernize tools, and improve customer experience – from digital onboarding to faster, more transparent workflows.
Testing or planning AIDetail: Names an areaMachine learningGenerative AIAI agentsProcess automationOperationsCustomer serviceNew this year
Annual report, report year 2024 filed 27 Feb 2025
The development and use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) presents risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business.
Sees AI as a riskDetail: GeneralNew this year
Similar wording appears in 23 other banks' reports.
We or our third-party vendors, clients or counterparties may develop or incorporate AI technology in certain business processes, services, or products. The development and use of AI presents several potential risks and challenges to our business. The legal and regulatory environment relating to AI is uncertain and rapidly evolving in the U.S. and internationally, and includes regulatory schemes targeted specifically at AI as well as provisions in intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, employment, and other laws applicable to the use of AI. These evolving laws and regulations could require changes in our implementation of AI technology and increase our compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. AI models, particularly generative AI models, may produce output or take action that is incorrect, that reflects biases included in the data on which they are trained, that results in the release of private, confidential, or proprietary information, that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, or that is otherwise harmful. In addition, the complexity of many AI models makes it difficult to understand why they are generating particular outputs. This limited transparency increases the challenges associated with assessing the proper operation of AI models, understanding and monitoring the capabilities of the AI models, reducing erroneous output, eliminating bias, and complying with regulations that require documentation or explanation of the basis on which decisions are made. Further, we may rely on AI models developed by third parties, and, to that extent, would be dependent in part on the manner in which those third parties develop and train their models, including risks arising from the inclusion of any unauthorized material in the training data for their models and the effectiveness of the steps these third parties have taken to limit the risks associated with the output of their models, matters over which we may have limited visibility. Any of these risks could expose us to liability or adverse legal or regulatory consequences and harm our reputation and the public perception of our business or the effectiveness of our security measures.
Sees AI as a riskDetail: GeneralGenerative AINew this year
Similar wording appears in 30 other banks' reports.
● Efficiency and technology: Investments are being made in technology, such as upgraded lending systems and AI-powered tools, to enhance our customers’ experiences and our operational efficiency. We will continue to invest in systems that deliver more convenient and secure experiences for our customers.
Testing or planning AIDetail: Names an areaOperationsCustomer serviceNew this year
11 passages in legal noticesThe forward-looking statements notice at the start or end of a filing. It often lists AI among many risks. It is never counted., not counted
This report contains statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations, plans, objectives or beliefs regarding future financial performance and other statements that are not historical facts, which may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “target,” “should,” “could,” or similar expressions, are not statements of historical fact, and are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events or performance as of the date of this report, taking into account all information currently available. These statements may include, but are not limited to: statements regarding expected future operations and financial performance; expected trends in yields on loans; expected future recovery of investments in debt securities; future dividend payments and share repurchases; deposit trends; charge-offs and delinquencies; changes in cost of funds and net interest margin and items affecting net interest margin; strategic business initiatives, including our expansion into Southwest Virginia, and the anticipated effects thereof; the Portfolio Restructuring, including the anticipated benefits therefrom; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or the Bank; expected renewal of unsecured federal funds agreements; mortgage loan originations; expectations regarding the Bank’s regulatory risk-based capital requirement levels; competition; our loan portfolio; our digital services; the adoption of artificial intelligence; deposit trends; improving operational efficiencies; retention of qualified loan officers and expectations regarding new mortgage loan originations; expectations regarding the runoff of the marine and recreational vehicle portfolio; technology initiatives; our diversified business strategy; asset quality; credit quality; adequacy of allowances for credit losses and the level of future charge-offs; market interest rates and housing inventory and resulting effects on mortgage loan origination volume; sources of liquidity; adequacy of the reserve for indemnification losses related to loans sold in the secondary market; capital levels; the effect of future market and industry trends and conditions; the effects of future interest rate levels and fluctuations; cybersecurity risks; and inflation. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties due to factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation including, but not limited to, changes in:
●cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats
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Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve Board), and the effect of these policies on interest rates and business in our markets, (10) demand for financial services in the Corporation’s market areas, (11) the value of securities held in the Corporation’s investment portfolios, (12) the quality or composition of the loan portfolios and the value of the collateral securing those loans, (13) the inventory level, demand and fluctuations in the pricing of used automobiles, including sales prices of repossessed vehicles, (14) the level of automobile loan delinquencies or defaults and our ability to repossess automobiles securing delinquent automobile finance installment contracts, (15) the level of net charge-offs on loans and the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses, (16) the level of indemnification losses related to mortgage loans sold, (17) demand for loan products, (18) deposit flows, (19) the strength of the Corporation’s counterparties, (20) the availability of lines of credit from the FHLB and other counterparties, (21) competition from both banks and non-banks, including competition in the automobile finance market, (22) services provided by, or the level of the Corporation’s reliance upon third parties for key services, (23) the commercial and residential real estate markets, including changes in property values, (24) the demand for residential mortgages and conditions in the secondary residential mortgage loan markets, (25) the Corporation’s technology initiatives and other strategic initiatives, (26) the Corporation’s branch expansion, relocation and consolidation plans, (27) cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats, (28) C&F Bank’s product offerings, and (29) accounting principles, policies and guidelines, and elections by the Corporation thereunder . These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. For additional information on risk factors that could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein, see the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the SEC. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations, plans, objectives or beliefs regarding future financial performance and other statements that are not historical facts, which may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “target,” “should,” “could,” or similar expressions, are not statements of historical fact, and are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events or performance as of the date of this press release, taking into account all information currently available. These statements may include, but are not limited to: statements made in Mr. Cherry’s quotation and statements regarding expected future operations and financial performance; expected trends in yields on loans; expected future recovery of investments in debt securities; future dividend payments and share repurchases; deposit trends; charge-offs and delinquencies; changes in cost of funds and net interest margin and items affecting net interest margin; strategic business initiatives, including our expansion into Southwest Virginia, and the anticipated effects thereof; the securities Portfolio Restructuring, including the anticipated benefits therefrom; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or C&F Bank; mortgage loan originations; competition; our loan portfolio; our digital services; the adoption of artificial intelligence; improving operational efficiencies; expectations regarding the runoff of the marine and recreational vehicle portfolio; technology initiatives; our diversified business strategy; asset quality; credit quality; adequacy of allowances for credit losses and the level of future charge-offs; market interest rates and housing inventory and resulting effects on mortgage loan origination volume; sources of liquidity; adequacy of the reserve for indemnification losses related to loans sold in the secondary market; capital levels; the effect of future market and industry trends and conditions; the effects of future interest rate levels and fluctuations; cybersecurity risks; and inflation. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties due to factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation including, but not limited to, changes in:
Same as last periodNew since the annual report
● cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats
Same as last periodNew since the annual report
These statements may include, but are not limited to: statements regarding expected future operations and financial performance; expected trends in yields on loans; expected future recovery of investments in debt securities; future dividend payments and share repurchases; deposit trends; charge-offs and delinquencies; changes in cost of funds and net interest margin and items affecting net interest margin; strategic business initiatives, including our expansion into Southwest Virginia, and the anticipated effects thereof; changes in interest rates and the effects thereof on net interest income; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or the Bank; expected renewal of unsecured federal funds agreements; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or the Bank; mortgage loan originations; expectations regarding the Bank’s regulatory risk-based capital requirement levels; competition; our loan portfolio; our digital services; the adoption of artificial intelligence; deposit trends; improving operational efficiencies; retention of qualified loan officers and expectations regarding new mortgage loan originations; higher quality automobile loan contracts; expectations regarding the runoff of the marine and recreational vehicle portfolio; technology initiatives; our diversified business strategy; asset quality; credit quality; adequacy of allowances for credit losses and the level of future charge-offs; market interest rates and housing inventory and resulting effects on mortgage loan origination volume; sources of liquidity; adequacy of the reserve for indemnification losses related to loans sold in the secondary market; capital levels; the effect of future market and industry trends and conditions; the effects of future interest rate levels and fluctuations; cybersecurity risks; inflation; statements regarding the Transaction, including the Corporation’s expected gain to be recognized on the Transaction, and statements regarding the Corporation’s strategic restructuring of its securities available for sale portfolio following completion of the Transaction.
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●cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats
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Department of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve Board), and the effect of these policies on interest rates and business in our markets, (10) demand for financial services in the Corporation’s market areas, (11) the value of securities held in the Corporation’s investment portfolios, (12) the quality or composition of the loan portfolios and the value of the collateral securing those loans, (13) the inventory level, demand and fluctuations in the pricing of used automobiles, including sales prices of repossessed vehicles, (14) the level of automobile loan delinquencies or defaults and our ability to repossess automobiles securing delinquent automobile finance installment contracts, (15) the level of net charge-offs on loans and the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses, (16) the level of indemnification losses related to mortgage loans sold, (17) demand for loan products, (18) deposit flows, (19) the strength of the Corporation’s counterparties, (20) the availability of lines of credit from the FHLB and other counterparties, (21) competition from both banks and non-banks, including competition in the automobile finance market, (22) services provided by, or the level of the Corporation’s reliance upon third parties for key services, (23) the commercial and residential real estate markets, including changes in property values, (24) the demand for residential mortgages and conditions in the secondary residential mortgage loan markets, (25) the Corporation’s technology initiatives and other strategic initiatives, (26) the Corporation’s branch expansion, relocation and consolidation plans, (27) cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats, (28) C&F Bank’s product offerings, and (29) accounting principles, policies and guidelines, and elections by the Corporation thereunder . These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. For additional information on risk factors that could affect the forward-looking statements contained herein, see the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the SEC. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations, plans, objectives or beliefs regarding future financial performance and other statements that are not historical facts, which may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “target,” “should,” “could,” or similar expressions, are not statements of historical fact, and are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events or performance as of the date of this press release, taking into account all information currently available. These statements may include, but are not limited to: statements made in Mr. Cherry’s quotation and statements regarding expected future operations and financial performance; expected trends in yields on loans; expected future recovery of investments in debt securities; future dividend payments and share repurchases; deposit trends; charge-offs and delinquencies; changes in cost of funds and net interest margin and items affecting net interest margin; strategic business initiatives, including our expansion into Southwest Virginia, and the anticipated effects thereof; changes in interest rates and the effects thereof on net interest income; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or C&F Bank; expected renewal of unsecured federal funds agreements; mortgage loan originations; expectations regarding C&F Bank’s regulatory risk-based capital requirement levels; competition; our loan portfolio; our digital services; the adoption of artificial intelligence; deposit trends; improving operational efficiencies; retention of qualified loan officers and expectations regarding new mortgage loan originations; higher quality automobile loan contracts; expectations regarding the runoff of the marine and recreational vehicle portfolio; technology initiatives; our diversified business strategy; asset quality; credit quality; adequacy of allowances for credit losses and the level of future charge-offs; market interest rates and housing inventory and resulting effects on mortgage loan origination volume; sources of liquidity; adequacy of the reserve for indemnification losses related to loans sold in the secondary market; capital levels; the effect of future market and industry trends and conditions; the effects of future interest rate levels and fluctuations; cybersecurity risks; and inflation. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties due to factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation including, but not limited to, changes in:
New this period
● cyber threats, attacks or events, including emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence that could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increase cybersecurity threats
New this periodNew since the annual report
This report contains statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations, plans, objectives or beliefs regarding future financial performance and other statements that are not historical facts, which may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “target,” “should,” “could,” or similar expressions, are not statements of historical fact, and are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events or performance as of the date of this report, taking into account all information currently available. These statements may include, but are not limited to: statements regarding expected future operations and financial performance; expected trends in yields on loans; expected future recovery of investments in debt securities; future dividend payments and share repurchases; deposit trends; charge-offs and delinquencies; changes in cost of funds and net interest margin and items affecting net interest margin; strategic business initiatives, including our expansion into Southwest Virginia, and the anticipated effects thereof; changes in interest rates and the effects thereof on net interest income; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or the Bank; expected renewal of unsecured federal funds agreements; expected impact of unrealized losses on earnings and regulatory capital of the Corporation or the Bank; mortgage loan originations; expectations regarding the Bank’s regulatory risk-based capital requirement levels; competition; our loan portfolio; our digital services; the adoption of artificial intelligence; deposit trends; improving operational efficiencies; retention of qualified loan officers and expectations regarding new mortgage loan originations; higher quality automobile loan contracts; expectations regarding the runoff of the marine and recreational vehicle portfolio; technology initiatives; our diversified business strategy; asset quality; credit quality; adequacy of allowances for credit losses and the level of future charge-offs; market interest rates and housing inventory and resulting effects on mortgage loan origination volume; sources of liquidity; adequacy of the reserve for indemnification losses related to loans sold in the secondary market; capital levels; the effect of future market and industry trends and conditions, including those discussed under “2026 Outlook”; the effects of future interest rate levels and fluctuations; cybersecurity risks and inflation. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties due to factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Corporation including, but not limited to, changes in:
New this year