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West Milton State Bank uses biometrics for employees to log in to workstations, saying it is quicker and more secure than passwords.

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The regional bank recorded $130 million of legal charges during the fourth quarter in connection with the resolution of a legal battle involving overdraft fees. Its earnings also took a hit from $63 million in employee severance costs.

George Gleason of Bank OZK stands in an office building, wearing a suit and tie and smiling.

Though fourth-quarter net charge-offs reached a level not seen since the financial crisis, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based regional bank is forecasting better results in 2026 and an even stronger recovery in 2027.