First National Corporation Announces 18% Increase in Earnings

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 Statement September 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 Statement September 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.

CONTACTS Scott C. Harvard  President and CEO    (540) 465-9121 [email protected]  M. Shane Bell Executive Vice President and CFO (540) 465-9121  [email protected]