LEASES (Dollars In Thousands)

At December 31, 2018, Arrow was obligated under a number of noncancellable operating leases for buildings and equipment. Certain of these leases provide for escalation clauses and contain renewal options calling for increased rentals if the lease is renewed.

Net rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
Net Rental Expense	$	844	$	746	$	822

Future minimum lease payments on operating leases at December 31, 2018 were as follows:



	Operating Leases
2019	$	857
2020	626
2021	497
2022	357
2023	286
2024 and beyond	2,776
Total Minimum Lease Payments	$	5,399

Arrow leases five of its branch offices, at market rates, from Stewart’s Shops Corp. Mr. Gary C. Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops Corp., serves on both the boards of Arrow and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.