National Bankshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and First Half Earnings


BLACKSBURG, Va., July 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NKSH) today announced its results of operations for the second quarter and first half of 2017. The Company reported net income of $7.22 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to $7.64 million at June 30, 2016. Basic earnings per share were $1.04 at June 30, 2017 compared to $1.10 for the same period in 2016. For the first half of the year, the return on average assets was 1.18% and the return on average equity was 7.98% compared to 1.28% and 8.65%, respectively, for the first six months of 2016. At June 30, 2017, the Company had total assets of close to $1.26 billion which was an increase of 3.73% when compared to $1.21 billion at the end of June 2016.

“I’m pleased to report that the second quarter of 2017 was another solid period for our Company,” said National Bankshares Chairman, President & CEO James G. Rakes. “The broader financial environment, governed by low interest rates, continues to pressure our earnings. However, by focusing on things within our control – by making quality loans, providing superior customer service, and investing in bank infrastructure and personnel – we remain a profitable bank holding company that our customers, shareholders and communities can rely on.”

National Bankshares, Inc., headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the parent company of The National Bank of Blacksburg, which does business as National Bank, and of National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc.  National Bank is a community bank operating from 26 full service offices and one loan production office throughout Southwest Virginia. National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. is an investment and insurance subsidiary in the same trade area.  The Company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “NKSH.” Additional information is available at www.nationalbankshares.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be “forward-looking statements.”  Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results that are not statements of historical fact and that involve significant risks and uncertainties.  Although the Company believes that its expectations with regard to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual Company results will not differ materially from any future results implied by the forward-looking statements.  Actual results may be materially different from past or anticipated results because of many factors, some of which may include changes in economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, new products, competition, changes in the stock and bond markets and technology.  The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that it may make.

 
National Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
($ in thousands, except for share and per share data)June 30, 2017June 30, 2016December 31, 2016
Assets   
Cash and due from banks$12,936  $14,320 $13,974 
Interest-bearing deposits 89,096   75,892  80,268 
Federal funds sold ---  ---  --- 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 308,435   303,242  304,282 
Securities held to maturity 130,712   138,424  134,957 
Restricted stock 1,200   1,170  1,170 
Total securities 440,347   442,836  440,409 
Mortgage loans held for sale 491   663  478 
Loans:   
Loans, net of unearned income and deferred fees 654,734   630,916  647,752 
Less: allowance for loan losses (8,372)  (8,195)  (8,300) 
Loans, net 646,362   622,721  639,452 
Premises and equipment, net 8,557   8,718  8,853 
Accrued interest receivable 5,139   5,259  5,260 
Other real estate owned 3,008   3,425  3,156 
Intangible assets and goodwill 5,923   6,046  5,966 
Bank-owned life insurance 33,287   22,699  22,998 
Other assets 14,208   11,500  13,128 
Total assets$1,259,354  $1,214,079 $1,233,942 
    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
Noninterest-bearing deposits$181,868  $171,350 $171,946 
Interest-bearing demand deposits 618,223   574,507  604,093 
Savings deposits 140,325   136,051  136,789 
Time deposits 121,941   139,830  130,614 
Total deposits 1,062,357   1,021,738  1,043,442 
Other borrowed funds ---  ---  --- 
Accrued interest payable 43   56  55 
Other liabilities 12,668   12,357  12,182 
Total liabilities 1,075,068   1,034,151  1,055,679 
    
Stockholders' Equity   
Preferred stock, no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding ---  ---  --- 
Common stock of $1.25 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 6,957,974 shares at June 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016. 8,698   8,698  8,698 
Retained earnings 181,546   175,169  178,224 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (5,958)  (3,939)  (8,659) 
Total stockholders' equity 184,286   179,928  178,263 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,259,354  $1,214,079 $1,233,942 
          


National Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in thousands, except for share and per share data)June 30, 2017June 30, 2016June 30, 2017June 30, 2016
Interest Income    
Interest and fees on loans$7,453 $7,289$14,906  $14,623 
Interest on federal funds --- --- ---  --- 
Interest on interest-bearing deposits 231  150 379   312 
Interest on securities - taxable 1,397  1,567 2,799   3,244 
Interest on securities - nontaxable 1,214  1,286 2,449   2,597 
Total interest income 10,295  10,292 20,533   20,776 
Interest Expense    
Interest on time deposits 135  181 280   375 
Interest on other deposits 913  882 1,796   1,756 
Interest on borrowed funds --- --- ---  --- 
Total interest expense 1,048  1,063 2,076   2,131 
Net interest income 9,247  9,229 18,457   18,645 
Provision for loan losses 464  654 523   857 
Net income after provision for loan losses 8,783  8,575 17,934   17,788 
Noninterest Income     
Service charges on deposit accounts 692  569 1,357   1,129 
Other service charges and fees 41  46 110   118 
Credit card fees 1,019  969 1,917   1,839 
Trust Income 361  354 762   677 
Bank-owned life insurance 146  151 289   298 
Other income 192  455 520   800 
Realized securities gain,  net 4  74 4   98 
Total noninterest income 2,455  2,618 4,959   4,959 
Noninterest Expense    
Salaries and employee benefits 3,438  2,907 6,981   6,475 
Occupancy and furniture and fixtures 469  448 907   925 
Data processing and ATM 541  595 1,106   1,006 
FDIC assessment 91  145 186   286 
Credit card processing 725  712 1,380   1,334 
Intangibles and goodwill amortization 12  68 43   178 
Net cost of other real estate owned 55  39 84   108 
Franchise taxes 329  322 651   653 
Other operating expenses 1,038  1,002 2,297   1,957 
Total noninterest expense 6,698  6,238 13,635   12,922 
Income before income tax expense 4,540  4,955 9,258   9,825 
Income tax expense 970  1,090 2,039   2,181 
Net Income $3,570 $3,865$7,219  $7,644 
Basic net income per share$0.51 $0.56$1.04  $1.10 
Fully diluted net income per share$0.51 $0.56$1.04  $1.10 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding    
Basic 6,957,974  6,957,974 6,957,974   6,957,974 
Diluted 6,957,974  6,957,974 6,957,974   6,957,974 
Dividends declared per share$0.56 $0.55$0.56  $0.55 
Dividend payout ratio --- --- 53.98%  50.07% 
Book value per share  $26.49  $25.86 
         


National Bankshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 
(Unaudited) 
  
   Three Months Ended
 
($ in thousands)  June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016 
Net income  $3,570   $3,865 
          
Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax         
Unrealized holding gain on available for sale securities net of tax of $874 in 2017 and $368 in 2016   1,626    684 
 Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income, net of tax of ($16) in 2016    ---   (30) 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $874 in 2017  and $352 in 2016  $1,626   $654 
Total Comprehensive Income  $5,196   $4,519 
          
     
   Six Months Ended
 
($ in thousands)  June 30, 2017   June 30, 2016 
Net Income  $7,219    $7,644 
          
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax         
Unrealized holding gain on available for sale securities net of tax of $1,454 in 2017 and $2,170 in 2016   2,701    4,032 
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income, net of tax of ($18) in 2016   ---   (34) 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $1,454 in 2017 and $2,152 in 2016  $2,701   $3,998 
Total Comprehensive Income   $9,920   $11,642 
        


Key Ratios and Other Data
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
($ in thousands)June 30, 2017June 30, 2016June 30, 2017June 30, 2016
Average Balances    
Cash and due from banks$11,579  $11,217 $11,346  $11,263 
Interest-bearing deposits 87,694   118,395  80,050   122,122 
Securities available for sale 305,058   283,280  304,833   264,217 
Securities held to maturity 132,477   140,415  133,472   144,809 
Restricted stock 1,200   1,170  1,186   1,151 
Mortgage loans held for sale 262   601  238   514 
Gross Loans 652,644   610,657  651,560   610,818 
Loans, net 643,702   601,700  642,561   601,628 
Intangible assets 5,931   6,085  5,940   6,128 
Total assets 1,242,223   1,211,217  1,233,594   1,199,839 
Total deposits 1,045,464   1,022,306  1,038,775   1,012,721 
Other borrowings ---  ---  ---  --- 
Stockholders' equity 184,108   179,452  182,319   177,722 
Interest-earning assets 1,181,413   1,152,614  1,174,273   1,142,769 
Interest-bearing liabilities 867,065   851,522  864,013   845,232 
     
Financial Ratios    
Return on average assets 1.15%  1.28%  1.18%  1.28% 
Return on average equity 7.78%  8.66%  7.98%  8.65% 
Net interest margin 3.42%  3.52%  3.46%  3.59% 
Net interest income-fully taxable equivalent$10,074  $10,089 $20,122  $20,397 
Efficiency  ratio 53.46%  49.09%  54.36%  50.96% 
Average equity to average assets 14.82%  14.82%  14.78%  14.81% 
     
Allowance for Loan Losses    
Beginning balance$8,261  $8,107 $8,300  $8,297 
Provision for losses 464   654  523   857 
Charge-offs (409)  (598)  (552)  (1,051) 
Recoveries 56   32  101   92 
Ending balance$8,372  $8,195 $8,372  $8,195 
             


Asset Quality Data
(Unaudited)
 
($ in thousands)June 30, 2017June 30, 2016
Nonperforming Assets  
Nonaccrual loans$9  $1,751 
Nonaccrual restructured loans 3,188   4,454 
Total nonperforming loans 3,197   6,205 
Other real estate owned$3,008  $3,425 
Total nonperforming assets$6,205  $9,630 
Accruing restructured loans 3,711   4,729 
Loans 90 days or more past due$259  $316 
   
Asset Quality Ratios  
Nonperforming assets to loans net of unearned income and deferred fees, plus other real estate owned 0.94%  1.52% 
Allowance for loans losses to total loans 1.28%  1.30% 
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans 261.87%  132.07% 
Loans past due 90 days or more to loans net of unearned income and deferred fees 0.04%  0.05% 

 


            

Coordonnées