First Keystone Corporation (OTCID: FKYS) (“First Keystone” or the “Company”), the holding company for First Keystone Community Bank, announced today that it has completed the private placement of $32.5 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036. The notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines. The Company intends that proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used to redeem the Company’s $25.0 million subordinated notes due December 31, 2030 and for general corporate purposes. The Company is entitled to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, on any interest payment date on or after September 30, 2031, and to redeem the notes at any time in whole upon meeting certain other specified requirements.

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as the sole placement agent and was advised by Luse Gorman, PC. First Keystone Corporation was advised by Bybel Rutledge LLP.

The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Act”), or under the securities laws of any state, and were offered and sold pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration requirements under such Act. The notes are not deposits and are not insured by the FDIC. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security.

About First Keystone Corporation

First Keystone Corporation (OTCID: FKYS) is the parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, a community bank headquartered in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1864, the Bank has total assets of $1.57 billion and serves customers through 19 full-service offices in Columbia, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour and Northampton counties. First Keystone Community Bank offers personal and business banking, mortgage and lending, trust and estate planning, and online and mobile banking services under the motto "Yesterday's Traditions. Tomorrow's Vision." Learn more at www.fkc.bank.

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