- First Community Corporation reported **net income of $5.192 million** and **diluted EPS of $0.67** for the third quarter of 2025, representing a **34.5%** and **34.0%** increase year-over-year, respectively.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]**  Excluding merger expenses, net income was **$5.630 million** and diluted EPS was **$0.72**.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]** 
- The company declared a **cash dividend of $0.16 per common share** for the third quarter of 2025, marking the **95th consecutive quarter** of cash dividends paid.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]** **[932781_20251022CH03847:2]** 
- Total loans increased by **$19.3 million** (6.1% annualized growth rate) and total deposits increased by **$17.1 million** (3.9% annualized growth rate) during the third quarter of 2025.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]**  Assets under management reached a record **$1.103 billion** at September 30, 2025.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]** 
- FCCO maintained strong asset quality with a non-performing assets ratio of **0.04%** and a past due ratio of **0.07%** at September 30, 2025, while all regulatory capital ratios exceeded well-capitalized minimums.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:0]** **[932781_20251022CH03847:2]** 
- The company's Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to **$7.5 million** of its common stock, expiring on May 8, 2026, and is progressing with the acquisition of Signature Bank of Georgia, with financial closing anticipated early in the first quarter of 2026.  **[932781_20251022CH03847:2]** **[932781_20251022CH03847:5]**

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