TOANO, Va., July  22, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C&amp;F Financial Corporation (the Corporation) (NASDAQ:CFFI), the holding company for C&amp;F Bank, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Lynchburg market and

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C&F Announces Expansion into Lynchburg Market

CFFI expands Lynchburg footprint with seasoned Market Executive appointment

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    <p>TOANO, Va., July  22, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C&amp;amp;F Financial Corporation (the Corporation) (NASDAQ:CFFI), the holding company for C&amp;amp;F Bank, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Lynchburg market and</p>
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    <p>C&amp;F Financial Corporation announced a Lynchburg expansion, naming Ryan White as Market Executive. White brings over two decades of local commercial banking experience and deep community ties, reinforcing CFFI&#039;s Virginia footprint that includes Roanoke. The move supports relationship-based banking and positions the bank for deposits and loan growth ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027.</p>
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    <ul><li>CFFI expands into Lynchburg; hires Ryan White as Market Executive.</li><li>White brings 20+ years of local banking and community ties.</li><li>Expansion boosts Virginia footprint; complements Roanoke presence.</li><li>No financial metrics released; signals growth through relationships.</li><li>Aligned with 100th anniversary plans for 2027.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>C&amp;F Financial Corporation (CFFI)</strong>: Announced Lynchburg expansion and appoints Market Executive Ryan White; signals regional growth.</li><li><strong>C&amp;F Bank (N/A)</strong>: Subsidiary of CFFI; expansion aligns with parent strategy and may influence deposits/loans.</li></ul>
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    <p>Corporate Developments; reflects strategic regional expansion and leadership appointment within Virginia footprint.</p>
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    <ul><li>Expansion into Lynchburg could boost local deposits and cross-sell opportunities.</li><li>Hiring a trusted local leader signals intensified regional focus.</li><li>Roanoke presence expansion complements the new market entry.</li><li>Longer-term revenue impact depends on loan growth in the region.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date of announcement: July 22, 2026.</li><li>Ticker: CFFI on NASDAQ.</li><li>CFFI operates 32 banking offices and six commercial loan offices in Virginia.</li><li>Expansion aligns with CFFI&#039;s near-100th anniversary in 2027.</li></ul>
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    <p>Positive regional expansion could boost CFFI&#039;s deposits and loan production within 6–12 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>TOANO, Va., July  22, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C&amp;F Financial Corporation (the Corporation) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CFFI">CFFI</a>), the holding company for C&amp;F Bank, is pleased to announce its expansion into the Lynchburg market and welcomes <strong>Ryan White</strong> as its new <strong>Market Executive</strong>. This addition underscores C&amp;F’s commitment to providing outstanding service and building strong relationships with businesses and communities throughout the Commonwealth.</p>  <p>A highly respected banker with more than two decades of experience, Ryan brings deep local market knowledge, extensive commercial banking expertise, and strong relationships across the communities in and around Lynchburg, Virginia. A longtime resident of Lynchburg, he has built a strong reputation for partnering with the businesses, organizations, and families that contribute to the region’s success and growth.</p>  <p>"We are excited to welcome Ryan to the C&amp;F family," said Tom Cherry, President and CEO of C&amp;F Bank. "Ryan is widely known throughout the Lynchburg market for his leadership, integrity, and dedication to helping businesses succeed. His extensive experience and strong community relationships make him the ideal person to help lead our growth in Lynchburg and the surrounding region."</p>  <p>"I am honored to join C&amp;F Bank and be part of an organization that shares my passion for relationship-based banking," said Ryan White. "Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving clients and businesses across the Lynchburg community. What attracted me to C&amp;F is its commitment to local decision-making, personalized service, long-term community investment, and a genuine dedication to the communities it serves. I look forward to continuing to support the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make this region such a great place to live and work."</p>  <p>Ryan’s addition reinforces C&amp;F Bank&#39;s strategy of investing in experienced local leaders who understand the unique needs of the communities they serve. It also complements C&amp;F’s recent success in establishing a presence in Roanoke, Virginia and further strengthens the commercial banking team serving this region of Virginia. With Ryan&#39;s leadership and deep roots in the region, C&amp;F is well-positioned to continue expanding its commercial banking relationships and supporting economic growth throughout Lynchburg and the surrounding communities.</p>  <p>As C&amp;F approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, this expansion further strengthens the bank’s position as a premier financial institution serving communities across Virginia.</p>  <p align="center"><img alt="C&amp;F Announces Expansion into Lynchburg Market" height="503" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/88623f10-4681-4f55-a2f7-1cbd4d68cd49/image1.jpeg" width="359" data-dpi="220" data-caption="Leading this expansion is Ryan White, who joins as Market Leader" data-filename="image1.jpeg"></img><br></br></p>  <p><u>About C&amp;F</u></p>  <p>C&amp;F Bank operates 32 banking offices and six commercial loan offices located throughout Virginia and offers full wealth management services through its subsidiary C&amp;F Wealth Management, Inc. C&amp;F Mortgage Corporation and its subsidiary C&amp;F Select LLC provide mortgage loan origination services through offices located in Virginia and the surrounding states. C&amp;F Finance Company provides automobile loans through indirect lending programs offered primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southern United States from its headquarters in Henrico, Virginia.</p>  <p>Additional information regarding the Corporation’s products and services, as well as access to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are available on the Corporation’s website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6W7nHIo9i12UxQ8ls-rPYRzIkJfVomkv8Ubki3os25T0OYWOfeLBibHfOlXxUtLMQjasciK3pwU3GXmSWyzns1P70spcLCfQ-QTnOtnJWpnvEwj_TOtMKNqWw4uzijR9byfskOwLSFoEewTHyrYdSwzI5ukEJyt9I15I9H6PZZRYUSaGUgel8PdwsigZLegncMzWwh0bdVwwoS8J-9S3LCM12CqBq9H06gsyy71gucxeHOBMU40falM2qGX7ifaD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>http://www.cffc.com</u></a>.</p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse ;"><tr><td style="max-width:10%; width:10%; min-width:10%;;vertical-align: top ; "><strong>Contact:</strong></td><td style="max-width:90%; width:90%; min-width:90%;;vertical-align: top ; "><strong>Jason Long, CFO</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top ; "> </td><td style="vertical-align: top ; "><strong>(804) 843-2360</strong></td></tr></table> <p><br></br>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ZF-eDh8bqFuL51DRr-xgyNMCB1GMo_-PROzPaoCuPHudLMkoKcj9CdP8knqxZpfQUTm8sFb3-_p3804suWMRt1WejSKeVzS_WvcnJBQi3AX7Hn4V2zojuEL-5h242kb5PobEyWuyRpHTFSAO04-F9_se_PLS90PWCIewi6SL6lu8corB5nXIjl4KBVG0J5QUipwlVlXFdIO04GvoiBuQrxY85hfmHTagonvGhdHT6iaF38EfxfV5SpLb3Q4amg52iiJ14-iMBs1Lp2h8VJhmPg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88623f10-4681-4f55-a2f7-1cbd4d68cd49</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc2NjM3NiM3NzE3ODUzIzIwMjM1MDg="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ODk2OGQ1MzAtZTkwMC00YjVjLTg0OWMtMzIzODQ0Y2UzOTFmLTEwMzUwNzctMjAyNi0wNy0yMi1lbg==/tiny/C-F-Financial-Corporation.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c345e8d-a5ac-4f57-a26d-928a64ed2726"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/3c345e8d-a5ac-4f57-a26d-928a64ed2726/small/cffc-logo-icon-green-parchment-background-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="150" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

C&F Financial Corporation announced a Lynchburg expansion, naming Ryan White as Market Executive. White brings over two decades of local commercial banking experience and deep community ties, reinforcing CFFI's Virginia footprint that includes Roanoke. The move supports relationship-based banking and positions the bank for deposits and loan growth ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027.

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