First National Corporation Announces 18% Increase in Earnings


STRASBURG, Va., Oct. 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (OTC:FXNC) today reported earnings of $1.7 million and earnings per share of $0.34 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, an 18% increase compared to $1.4 million or $0.29 per share for the second quarter of 2016.  Earnings for the third quarter of 2015 were $398 thousand or $0.08 per share.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, reported earnings totaled $4.2 million or $0.86 per share, compared to $729 thousand or $0.15 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.  Year-to-date earnings for 2016 were positively impacted by higher revenues from net interest income and noninterest income, combined with lower noninterest expenses.  In addition, net income available to common shareholders was favorably impacted by the elimination of dividends on preferred stock.  Year-to-date earnings for 2015 were negatively impacted by integration expenses totaling $897 thousand related to the acquisition of six bank branches and the assumption of $186.8 million of deposit liabilities. 

Select highlights for the third quarter include:

  • Return on equity increased to 13.44%, compared to 11.90% for the second quarter of 2016, and 4.80% for the third quarter of 2015

  • Net income available to common shareholders increased $261 thousand, or 18%, to $1.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2016, and increased $1.3 million compared to the third quarter of 2015

  • The efficiency ratio improved to 68.56% for the quarter, compared to 71.62% in the prior quarter and 81.38% in the third quarter of 2015

  • Noninterest income increased $199 thousand, or 9%, compared to the prior quarter, and increased $67 thousand, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2015

  • Noninterest expense decreased for the fifth consecutive quarter, and decreased $848 thousand, or 13%, compared to the third quarter of 2015

  • Assets per employee increased to $4.3 million, compared to $3.6 million at the end of the third quarter of 2015

  • Net interest income increased $51 thousand compared to the prior quarter, and increased $421 thousand, or 8%, compared to the third quarter of 2015

  • Net loans increased $5.4 million during the quarter, and increased $64.4 million, or 16%, over the prior year 

  • Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $8.9 million, or 6%, compared to the prior quarter, and increased $19.0 million, or 13%, over the prior year

“The Company improved profitability for the fifth consecutive quarter by increasing revenue and lowering expense levels,” said Scott Harvard, president and chief executive officer of First National.  Harvard added, “We continued to reap the benefits of the 2015 branch deposit acquisition, executing on our strategy of deploying deposits into loans, while reducing expenses and improving efficiency.  Thanks to the hard work of our team of associates, productivity has improved from $3.6 million in assets per employee one year ago, to $4.3 million assets per employee at the end of the third quarter of 2016. We are also pleased that we have begun growing deposits in our expanded markets. Total deposits across our market footprint increased 4% from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2016, according to FDIC data. During that same period, First Bank’s total non-interest bearing deposits grew by 8%, as the company remained focused on retaining and growing low cost, non-maturity deposits.”

BRANCH ACQUISITION

On April 17, 2015, First Bank (the “Bank”), the Company’s banking subsidiary, completed the acquisition of six banking offices with approximately $186.8 million of deposits in the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia regions from Bank of America, N.A. (the “Acquisition” or “Branch Acquisition”).  The Company incurred integration costs related to the Acquisition, including legal and professional fees, supplies, data processing and postage expenses that totaled $897 thousand for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015.  The Company did not incur integration costs during 2016.

At September 30, 2016, deposits from the acquired branches totaled $176.3 million, which was 94% of the deposit balances assumed in the Acquisition.  The branch acquisition had a positive impact on the cost of funds for the Company.  The cost of funds for the third quarter of 2016 for acquired branches was 0.22%, compared to the total cost of funds of the Company of 0.30% for the same period.  The mix of deposits, which was comprised of a significant amount of noninterest-bearing deposits, remained consistent from the acquisition date through September 30, 2016.  The Bank assembled an experienced lending team in its south region that made a meaningful contribution to loan growth during 2015 and the first nine months of 2016.

BALANCE SHEET

Total assets of First National increased $1.3 million during the quarter to $712.7 million at September 30, 2016, and increased $23.8 million compared to one year ago.  Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased $5.4 million during the quarter to $465.2 million, and increased $64.4 million, or 16%, compared to one year ago.  While net loans increased over the prior periods, the total of securities and interest-bearing deposits in banks decreased $1.2 million during the quarter to $193.0 million, and decreased $38.8 million compared to balances one year ago. 

Total deposits increased $10.4 million during the quarter to $640.7 million, and were $26.8 million higher than one year ago.  When comparing the composition of the deposit portfolio at September 30, 2016 to one year ago, noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased from 24% to 26% of total deposits, while time deposits decreased from 24% to 21%. 

Total shareholders’ equity increased $1.7 million during the quarter to $51.0 million.  Tangible common equity totaled $49.2 million at September 30, 2016, compared to $47.3 million at June 30, 2016 and $43.2 million at September 30, 2015.  The Company exceeded its target regulatory capital ratios at quarter-end. 

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income increased $51 thousand to $5.8 million for the quarter, compared to the second quarter of 2016, and increased $421 thousand, or 8%, compared to $5.4 million for the third quarter of 2015. 

Total interest income increased $64 thousand during the quarter to $6.3 million, compared to the second quarter of 2016 and increased $578 thousand, or 10%, compared to the third quarter of 2015.  Interest income increased when compared to the second quarter of 2016 primarily from growth in average earning assets.  Compared to the third quarter of 2015, growth in interest income resulted from growth in average earning assets, as well as a change in the earning asset mix.  The change in asset mix resulted from an increase in average loan balances to 71% of average earning assets for the third quarter of 2016, up from 62% for the third quarter of 2015.  While loan balances increased, the average balance of interest-bearing deposits in banks and securities decreased to 29% of average earning assets, down from 38% when comparing the same periods.

Total interest expense increased $13 thousand during the quarter compared to the second quarter of 2016, and increased $157 thousand, or 46%, compared to the third quarter of 2015.  Comparing the third quarter of 2016 to the same period one year ago, the increase in interest expense resulted primarily from interest on deposits and interest on subordinated debt.  There was no subordinated debt on the Company’s balance sheet during the third quarter of 2015; therefore, there was no related interest expense during that period.
                           
NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income increased $199 thousand, or 9%, to $2.3 million, compared to $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2016, and increased $67 thousand, or 3%, compared to the third quarter of 2015.  All noninterest income categories improved during the quarter when compared to the second quarter of 2016.  Service charges on deposit accounts increased over the prior quarter and the same period one year ago.  Net gains on sale of loans were higher than the second quarter of 2016 as the Bank experienced an increase in the number of mortgage loan originations.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense decreased $30 thousand to $5.9 million for the third quarter compared to the prior period, and decreased $848 thousand, or 13%, compared to the third quarter of 2015.  The decrease in expenses when compared to the second quarter of 2016 was primarily attributable to lower salaries and employee benefit expense.  Comparing current period results to the third quarter of 2015, the 13% decrease in total noninterest expense was primarily attributable to lower salaries and employee benefit expense, other real estate owned, legal and professional, and marketing expense. 

ASSET QUALITY/LOAN LOSS PROVISION

Credit quality continued to improve during the quarter as nonperforming assets decreased $728 thousand to 0.53% of total assets, compared to 0.63% at June 30, 2016, and 1.12% at September 30, 2015.  Loans past due between 30 and 89 days and still accruing was 0.43% of total loans, compared to 0.43% at June 30, 2016 and 0.51% at September 30, 2015.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $5.6 million at September 30, 2016, $5.7 million at June 30, 2016, and $5.6 million at September 30, 2015, representing 1.19%, 1.23%, and 1.37% of total loans, respectively. 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information contained in this discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company’s future operations and are generally identified by phrases such as “the Company expects,” “the Company believes” or words of similar import. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reliable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For details on factors that could affect expectations, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ABOUT FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

First National Corporation (OTC:FXNC) is the parent company and bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907 in Strasburg, Virginia.  The Bank offers loan and deposit products and services through its website, www.fbvirginia.com, its mobile banking platform, a network of ATMs located throughout its market area, two loan production offices, a customer service center in a retirement community, and 14 bank branch office locations located throughout the Shenandoah Valley and central regions of Virginia.  In addition to providing traditional banking services, the Bank operates a wealth management division under the name First Bank Wealth Management.  First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which invests in entities that provide investment services and title insurance.

 
FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 (unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
Income StatementSeptember 30,
 2016
 June 30,
 2016
 March 31,
 2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
Interest income         
  Interest and fees on loans$  5,500  $  5,370  $  5,236  $  5,05   $  4,854 
  Interest on deposits in banks 73   62   48   63   61 
  Interest on securities 749   825   888   884   829 
  Dividends on restricted securities 20   21   19     18     20 
Total interest income $6,342  $6,278  $  6,191  $  6,021  $  5,764 
Interest expense         
  Interest on deposits$  338  $  329  $   333  $  302  $  282 
  Interest on federal funds purchased -   -   3   -   - 
  Interest on subordinated debt 91   89   90   62   - 
  Interest on junior subordinated debt 65   64   61   59   56 
  Interest on other borrowings   1     -     5     -     - 
Total interest expense$  495  $  482  $  492  $  423  $  338 
Net interest income$5,847  $ 5,796  $  5,699  $  5,598  $  5,426 
Provision for loan losses   -     -     -     -     - 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses$ 5,847  $ 5,796  $5,699  $5,598  $ 5,426 
Noninterest income         
  Service charges on deposit accounts$  941  $  914  $  780  $  846  $  897 
  ATM and check card fees 529   515   488   520   529 
  Wealth management fees 339   334   336   496   477 
  Fees for other customer services 143   137   147   143   172 
  Income from bank owned life insurance 123   107   86   103   106 
  Net gains (losses) on sales of securities 4   -   6   (3)  - 
  Net gains on sale of loans 50   31   21   43   53 
  Other operating income   182     74     79     50     10 
Total noninterest income$  2,311  $  2,112  $  1,943  $  2,198  $  2,244 
Noninterest expense         
  Salaries and employee benefits$  3,183  $  3,415  $  3,444  $  3,491  $  3,637 
  Occupancy 380   365   424   400   396 
  Equipment  406   394   432   398   400 
  Marketing 125   120   107   94   176 
  Supplies 108   103   101   93   116 
  Legal and professional fees 179   156   311   450   243 
  ATM and check card fees 229   221   205   200   236 
  FDIC assessment 106   126   122   119   134 
  Bank franchise tax 89   90   103   130   131 
  Telecommunications expense 110   115   114   120   131 
  Data processing expense 160   146   128   157   130 
  Postage expense 56   57   69   71   73 
  Amortization expense 188   198   207   216   226 
  Other real estate owned expense (income), net 1   (49)  (72)  92   144 
  Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment 8   -   -   -   - 
  Other operating expense   525     426     422     481     528 
Total noninterest expense$5,853  $  5,883  $  6,117  $  6,512  $  6,701 
Income before income taxes$  2,305  $  2,025  $  1,525  $  1,284  $  969 
Income tax expense   611     592     426     343     243 
Net income$  1,694  $  1,433  $  1,099  $  941  $  726 
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock   -   -    -   128   328 
Net income available to common shareholders$1,694  $1,433  $1,099  $813  $398 
Common Share and Per Common Share Data         
Net income, basic$   0.34  $  0.29  $  0.22  $  0.17  $  0.08 
Weighted average shares, basic 4,925,753   4,924,702   4,920,315   4,913,985   4,911,604 
Net income, diluted$   0.34  $  0.29  $  0.22  $  0.17  $  0.08 
Weighted average shares, diluted 4,929,922   4,926,859   4,923,117   4,916,804   4,913,461 
Shares outstanding at period end 4,926,546   4,925,599   4,924,539   4,916,130   4,912,662 
Tangible book value at period end$   9.99  $   9.61  $  9.25  $  8.87  $  8.80 
Cash dividends$  0.03  $  0.03  $   0.03  $  0.025  $  0.025 


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   (unaudited)
  For the Quarter Ended
 September 30,
 2016
 June 30,
 2016
 March 31,
 2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
Key Performance Ratios         
Return on average assets 0.95%  0.82%  0.64%  0.54%  0.42%
Return on average equity 13.44%  11.90%  9.39%  7.01%  4.80%
Net interest margin 3.57%  3.62%  3.63%  3.53%  3.40%
Efficiency ratio (1) 68.56%  71.62%  77.32%  78.42%  81.38%
          
Average Balances         
Average assets$  710,006  $  705,707  $  693,783  $  692,263  $  691,121 
Average earning assets 661,624   654,535   643,358   640,880   642,234 
Average shareholders’ equity 50,160   48,443   47,066   53,264   60,043 
          
Asset Quality         
Loan charge-offs$  195  $  136  $  120  $  418  $  637 
Loan recoveries 71   350   116   367   83 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) 124   (214)  4   51   554 
Non-accrual loans 3,521   4,057   4,258   3,854   4,930 
Other real estate owned, net 250   442   2,112   2,679   2,760 
Nonperforming assets 3,771   4,499   6,370   6,533   7,690 
Loans 30 to 89 days past due, accruing 2,036   1,979   1,743   1,418   2,084 
Loans over 90 days past due, accruing 59   11   124   92   147 
Troubled debt restructurings, accruing 88   -   -   317   321 
Special mention loans 14,238   13,392   13,796   16,372   15,706 
Substandard loans, accruing 8,273   9,610   10,068   10,265   10,496 
          
Capital Ratios (2)         
Total capital$  65,759  $  64,375  $  62,440  $  61,513  $  60,232 
Tier 1 capital 60,149   58,641   56,920   55,989   55,066 
Common equity tier 1 capital 60,149   58,641   56,920   55,989   55,066 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 13.90%  13.66%  13.50%  13.86%  14.59%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 12.72%  12.45%  12.30%  12.62%  13.34%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 12.72%  12.45%  12.30%  12.62%  13.34%
Leverage ratio 8.48%  8.33%  8.22%  8.12%  7.99%
          
Balance Sheet         
Cash and due from banks$  8,955  $  10,518  $  10,250  $  8,247  $  9,890 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 47,902   40,225   29,077   31,087   66,956 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 88,323   94,566   99,019   105,559   109,166 
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value 55,263   57,401   64,963   66,519   54,276 
Restricted securities, at cost 1,548   2,058   1,548   1,391   1,391 
Loans held for sale 1,053   1,819   523   323   471 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 465,224   459,812   448,556   433,475   400,838 
Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance 250   442   2,112   2,679   2,760 
Premises and equipment, net 20,852   21,126   21,366   21,389   21,493 
Accrued interest receivable 1,631   1,612   1,741   1,661   1,543 
Bank owned life insurance 13,808   13,935   13,828   11,742   11,627 
Core deposit intangibles, net 1,730   1,917   2,115   2,322   2,539 
Other assets   6,133     5,917     5,945     5,927     5,945 
  Total assets$  712,672  $  711,348  $  701,043  $  692,321  $  688,895 
          
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$  168,204  $  159,278  $  161,783  $  157,070  $  149,178 
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits 340,884   337,589   334,599   328,945   318,510 
Time deposits   131,654     133,479     136,736     141,101     146,219 
  Total deposits$  640,742  $  630,346  $  633,118  $  627,116  $  613,907 
Other borrowings -   12,000   -   -   7 
Subordinated debt 4,926   4,921   4,917   4,913   - 
Junior subordinated debt 9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   6,742     5,544     6,029     5,060     5,303 
Total liabilities$  661,689  $  662,090  $  653,343  $  646,368  $  628,496 


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
   (unaudited)
 For the Quarter Ended
 September 30,
 2016
 June 30,
 2016
 March 31,
 2016
 December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
          
Balance Sheet (continued)         
Preferred stock$  -  $  -  $  -  $  -  $  14,595 
Common stock 6,158   6,157   6,156   6,145   6,141 
Surplus 7,046   7,021   6,996   6,956   6,922 
Retained earnings 38,223   36,676   35,391   34,440   33,917 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net   (444)    (596)    (843)    (1,588)    (1,176)
Total shareholders’ equity$  50,983  $  49,258  $  47,700  $  45,953  $  60,399 
  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$  712,672  $  711,348  $  701,043  $  692,321  $  688,895 
          
Loan Data         
Mortgage loans on real estate:         
  Construction and land development$  34,518  $  33,232  $  31,505  $  33,135  $  29,935 
  Secured by farm land 695   706   931   964   984 
  Secured by 1-4 family residential 196,492   196,295   196,165   189,286   179,419 
  Other real estate loans 202,148   199,456   190,375   180,483   164,677 
Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate) 737   492   473   3,056   3,014 
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate) 25,114   24,229   23,742   20,992   16,936 
Consumer installment loans 4,283   4,083   3,854   4,055   4,165 
Deposit overdrafts 260   334   312   257   421 
All other loans   6,587     6,719     6,719     6,771     6,862 
  Total loans$  470,834  $  465,546  $  454,076  $  438,999  $  406,413 
Allowance for loan losses   (5,610)    (5,734)    (5,520)    (5,524)    (5,575)
Loans, net$  465,224  $  459,812  $  448,556  $  433,475  $  400,838 
          
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income        
GAAP measures:                   
  Interest income – loans$   5,500  $  5,370  $  5,236  $  5,056  $  4,854 
  Interest income – investments and other 842   908   955   965   910 
  Interest expense – deposits (338)  (329)  (333)  (302)  (282)
  Interest expense – other borrowings (1)  -   (5)  -   - 
  Interest expense – subordinated debt (91)  (89)  (90)  (62)  - 
  Interest expense – junior subordinated debt (65)  (64)  (61)  (59)  (56)
  Interest expense – federal funds purchased   -      -      (3)    -      -  
Total net interest income$   5,847  $  5,796   $  5,699  $  5,598  $  5,426 
Non-GAAP measures:                   
  Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans$  26   $  25   $   25   $  26   $  26  
  Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities   70      73       76      71      60  
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income$  96   $  98   $  101   $  97   $  86  
Total tax-equivalent net interest income$  5,943   $  5,894   $  5,800   $  5,695   $  5,512  

         

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION 
Year-to-Date Performance Summary 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
  
 (unaudited)
 For the Nine Months Ended
Income StatementSeptember 30,
 2016
 September 30,
 2015
Interest income   
  Interest and fees on loans$   16,106  $  14,082 
  Interest on deposits in banks 183   134 
  Interest on securities 2,462   1,869 
  Dividends on restricted securities 60   59 
Total interest income $  18,811  $  16,144 
Interest expense   
  Interest on deposits$  1,000  $   848  
  Interest on federal funds purchased 3   2 
  Interest on subordinated debt 270   - 
  Interest on junior subordinated debt 190   165 
  Interest on other borrowings    6      3 
Total interest expense$  1,469  $  1,018 
Net interest income$  17,342  $  15,126 
Recovery of loan losses    -     (100)
Net interest income after recovery of loan losses$   17,342  $  15,226 
Noninterest income   
  Service charges on deposit accounts$  2,635  $  2,196 
  ATM and check card fees 1,532   1,375 
  Wealth management fees 1,009   1,479 
  Fees for other customer services 427   463 
  Income from bank owned life insurance 316   270 
  Net gains (losses) on sales of securities 10   (52)
  Net gains on sale of loans 102   158 
  Other operating income   335   255 
Total noninterest income$   6,366  $   6,144 
Noninterest expense   
  Salaries and employee benefits$  10,042  $  10,359 
  Occupancy 1,169   1,052 
  Equipment  1,232   1,103 
  Marketing 352   436 
  Supplies 312   690 
  Legal and professional fees 646   886 
  ATM and check card fees 655   581 
  FDIC assessment 354   265 
  Bank franchise tax 282   383 
  Telecommunications expense 339   316 
  Data processing expense 434   543 
  Postage expense 182   270 
  Amortization expense 593   426 
  Other real estate owned (income) expense, net (120)  260 
  Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment 8   - 
  Other operating expense   1,373     1,473 
Total noninterest expense$17,853  $  19,043 
    
Income before income taxes$   5,855  $2,327 
Income tax expense   1,629     613 
Net income$   4,226  $  1,714 
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock -   985 
Net income available to common shareholders$   4,226  $   729 
Common Share and Per Common Share Data
Net income, basic$0.86  $  0.15 
Weighted average shares, basic 4,923,598   4,909,470 
Net income, diluted$0.86  $   0.15 
Weighted average shares, diluted 4,926,380   4,911,951 
Shares outstanding at period end 4,926,546   4,912,662 
Tangible book value at period end$9.99  $  8.80 
Cash dividends$0.09  $   0.075 


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION 
Year-to-Date Performance Summary 
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 
 (unaudited)
 For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2016
 September 30,
 2015
Key Performance Ratios   
Return on average assets 0.80%  0.37%
Return on average equity 11.62%  3.82%
Net interest margin 3.61%  3.52%
Efficiency ratio (1) 72.41%  81.85%
    
Average Balances   
Average assets$ 703,173  $  626,909 
Average earning assets 653,203   583,233 
Average shareholders’ equity 48,572   60,041 
    
Asset Quality   
Loan charge-offs$ 451  $   1,420 
Loan recoveries 537   377 
Net (recoveries) charge-offs (86)  1,043 
    
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income  
GAAP measures:   
  Interest income – loans$   16,106  $   14,082 
  Interest income – investments and other  2,705   2,062 
  Interest expense – deposits (1,000)  (848)
  Interest expense – other borrowings (6)  (3)
  Interest expense – subordinated debt (270)  - 
  Interest expense – junior subordinated debt (190)  (165)
  Interest expense – federal funds purchased (3)     (2)
Total net interest income$ 17,342  $15,126 
    
Non-GAAP measures:   
  Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans$   76  $   79 
  Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities   219      133 
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income$   295  $   212 
Total tax-equivalent net interest income$   17,637  $  15,338 
 

(1) The efficiency ratio is computed by dividing noninterest expense excluding other real estate owned income/expense, amortization of intangibles, acquisition and integration related expenses, and gains and losses on disposal of premises and equipment by the sum of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis and noninterest income, excluding gains and losses on sales of securities and bargain purchase gain.  Tax-equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit realized from interest income that is nontaxable to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit is 34%. See the tables above for tax-equivalent net interest income and reconciliations of net interest income to tax-equivalent net interest income.  The efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency.  Such information is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as such.  Management believes, however, such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operational performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP.

(2) All capital ratios reported are for the Bank.


            

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