First National Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings


STRASBURG, Va., Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company”) (OTC:FXNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $726 thousand, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 compared to $1.2 million, or $0.19 per basic and diluted share for the same period of 2014.  The current year results were impacted by higher noninterest expenses from the Bank’s recent expansion.

Operating Highlights

  • Total assets increased $169.5 million from one year ago to $688.9 million
  • Net loan growth of $15.2 million for the quarter and $35.9 million over the last twelve months
  • Deposits increased $175.0 million to $613.9 million while the cost to fund earning assets decreased to 0.21%
  • Net interest income increased $675 thousand or 14%
  • Noninterest income increased $590 thousand or 36%
  • Substandard loans cut almost in half as balances decreased by $9.6 million or 48%
  • Began an efficiency initiative to streamline processes, improve customer service and reduce expenses


“We are pleased with the progress made during the quarter as we successfully deployed deposits assumed in the recent branch acquisition,” said Scott C. Harvard, President and CEO of the Company.  Harvard continued, “Our team was able to deploy recently acquired deposits into loans and securities during the quarter, making a positive impact on margin and net interest income. The new south region lending team under the leadership of Butch Smiley was a strong contributor to our success for the period. Moving forward, we will work to build on this loan momentum while focusing on streamlining processes and improving efficiency across the Company.”

Third Quarter Earnings

Net income totaled $726 thousand for the third quarter of 2015 compared to $1.2 million for the same period of 2014.  The return on average assets was 0.42% for the quarter compared to 0.95% for the same quarter one year ago, and the return on average equity was 4.80% compared to 8.64%.  Significant increases in total revenue (net interest income plus noninterest income) were offset by higher noninterest expenses that resulted from the recent expansion of the Bank’s branch network and the addition of seasoned commercial bankers in our southern region.  The new employees hired and the acquisition and operation of six additional banking offices increased expenses mostly in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, as well as a core deposit intangible amortization expense. 

The Company experienced total revenue growth of $1.3 million or 20% compared to the same period one year ago.  Net interest income increased $675 thousand or 14% to $5.4 million for the third quarter compared to $4.8 million for the same period one year ago.  The increase in net interest income was driven primarily by net loan growth of $35.9 million, securities portfolio growth of $58.7 million, and a steady reduction in the cost to fund earning assets.  The benefit of the higher volume of earning assets outweighed the lower net interest margin of 3.40% for the quarter.  The net interest margin was 3.92% for the same quarter in 2014. The net interest margin was impacted by the second quarter branch acquisition which included the assumption of $186 million of deposits with no loans, resulting in higher balances of interest-bearing deposits in banks.

Noninterest income increased 36% or $590 thousand to $2.2 million for the period compared to $1.7 million for the same quarter one year ago. Included in the improved noninterest income categories were revenue from service charges on deposit accounts which increased $242 thousand or 37%, and ATM and check card fees which increased $162 thousand or 44%. The increases in revenue from service charges on deposit accounts and ATM and check card fees were driven by the increase in the number of transaction-based core deposit accounts assumed in the acquisition.

Noninterest expense increased to $6.7 million for the quarter compared to $4.8 million for the same period in the prior year as a result of the additional banking offices and bankers.  The new bankers and the six banking offices had a significant impact on salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, and the core deposit intangible amortization expense categories.  The Bank began an initiative in October 2015 to streamline processes, improve customer service, and reduce operating expenses with the intention of improving the efficiency ratio in future periods.  During the quarter, the Company eliminated the position of CEO of the mortgage division and began to adjust staffing based on production levels.

Asset quality continued to improve and economic indicators remained favorable in the Bank’s market area.  There was no provision for loan loss required during the quarter as the increase in the general reserve component of the allowance for loan losses was offset by the decrease in the specific reserve component.  The allowance for loan losses totaled $5.6 million, or 1.37% of total loans at September 30, 2015.  This compared to a recovery of loan losses of $100 thousand and an allowance for loan losses of $9.7 million, or 2.59% of total loans, at the end of the third quarter of 2014.

Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Compared to Second Quarter 2015

The Company experienced an improvement in several areas when comparing the third quarter to the second quarter of 2015. Net income, net interest income and the net interest margin all increased.  In addition, noninterest expense declined in the first full quarter following the branch acquisition.  Net income increased by $282 thousand to $726 thousand for the third quarter of 2015 compared to $444 thousand for the second quarter of 2015.  The return on average assets was 0.42% compared to 0.27%, and the return on average equity was 4.80% compared to 2.97%. 

Net interest income increased $358 thousand or 7% to $5.4 million for the third quarter 2015 compared to $5.1 million for the second quarter of 2015, which was driven by $15.2 million of net loan growth during the quarter.  The net interest margin improved to 3.40% from 3.29% as the Bank continued to deploy interest-bearing deposits in banks into loans and securities.

Total noninterest income was $2.2 million for the period compared to $2.3 million last quarter.  Revenue from service charges on deposits increased by $145 thousand, or 19%, due to increased checking account activity. Other operating income decreased by $227 thousand, which was attributable to a $201 thousand gain recorded during the second quarter from the branch acquisition.  Noninterest expense decreased to $6.7 million for the quarter compared to $6.9 million for the prior quarter. 

Year-to-Date Earnings

Net income totaled $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to $3.9 million for the same period of 2014. The return on average assets was 0.37% for the period compared to 1.00% for the same period one year ago, and the return on average equity was 3.82% compared to 9.41% for the same period in 2014.

Net interest income increased $1.3 million, or 9%, to $15.1 million for the period, compared to $13.8 million for the same period one year ago. The increase was primarily attributable to higher loan balances and higher securities balances during the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014.  The net interest margin was 3.52% compared to 3.82% for the same period of 2014. The lower net interest margin resulted from the significant increase in interest-bearing deposits in banks from cash received from the recent branch acquisition.

Noninterest income increased by $1.1 million, or 23% when comparing the periods. The increase resulted primarily from the recent branch acquisition which included the assumption of a significant amount of transaction-based core deposit accounts. Service charges on deposits increased by $268 thousand, or 14%, ATM and check card fees increased $308 thousand, or 29%, and fees for other customer services increased $156 thousand, or 51%. In addition, net gains on sale of loans increased $158 thousand, and other operating income increased by $209 thousand mostly from a $201 thousand gain recorded from the branch acquisition.

Noninterest expense increased $5.1 million, or 37%, to $19.0 million for the period compared to $13.9 million for the same period in the prior year. Branch acquisition expenses totaled $897 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.  Salaries and employee benefit costs increased by $2.6 million to $10.4 million, occupancy expense increased by $156 thousand to $1.1 million, and equipment expense increased by $205 thousand to $1.1 million for the period in order to accommodate the larger organization. Amortization expense increased $414 thousand related to the core deposit intangible recorded from the branch acquisition, and expenses from other real estate owned increased $322 thousand compared to the same period one year ago.

The Bank recorded a recovery of loan losses totaling $100 thousand for the period compared to a recovery of loan losses of $700 thousand for the same period one year ago. The recovery of loan losses for the first nine months of 2015 was primarily attributable to lower required general and specific reserves comprising the allowance for loan losses.

Balance Sheet

Total assets increased $169.5 million, or 33%, to $688.9 million at September 30, 2015 compared to one year ago and net loans increased $35.9 million, or 10%, to $400.8 million.  Loan growth occurred primarily in real estate loans secured by 1-4 family residential real estate and commercial real estate in both the legacy market and the new southern region.   Total deposits increased $175.0 million, or 40%, to $613.9 million, with noninterest-bearing demand deposits representing 26%, or $46.1 million of the increase, savings and interest-bearing demand deposits comprising 54%, or $93.9 million, and time deposits representing 20%, or $35.0 million of the increase.  The balance sheet growth contributed to a $1.3 million, or 9% increase in net interest income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 when compared to the same period of 2014.

Capital and Asset Quality

Asset quality continued to improve as substandard loans decreased by $9.6 million or 48%, to $10.5 million at the end of the third quarter compared to $20.1 million for the same quarter one year ago.  Nonperforming assets, which includes other real estate owned, decreased 27% to $7.7 million at September 30, 2015 compared to $10.5 million one year ago. 

Total shareholders’ equity increased $2.8 million to $60.4 million at September 30, 2015, compared to $57.6 million one year ago.  The book value per common share totaled $9.32 at the end of the third quarter. All regulatory capital ratios of the Bank met internal target levels and exceeded regulatory requirements to be considered well-capitalized.

About the Company

First National Corporation, headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia, is the bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907.  The Bank offers loan, deposit, and wealth management products and services from 17 office locations located throughout the Shenandoah Valley and central regions of Virginia. Banking services are also accessed from the Bank’s website, www.fbvirginia.com, and from a network of ATMs located throughout its market area.  The Bank operates a mortgage division and 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.

Caution about 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, 2014, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 (unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
Income StatementSeptember 30,
2015
 June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 September 30,
2014
Interest income         
Interest and fees on loans$4,854  $4,688  $4,540  $4,623  $4,536 
Interest on deposits in banks 61   68   5   5   3 
Interest on securities 829   618   422   566   622 
Dividends on restricted securities   20     18     21     20      20 
Total interest income$5,764  $5,392  $4,988  $5,214  $5,181 
                    
Interest expense                   
Interest on deposits$282  $266  $300  $327  $343 
Interest on federal funds purchased -   1   1   1   2 
Interest on trust preferred capital notes 56   55   54   55   55 
Interest on other borrowings   -      2      1      26      30 
Total interest expense$  338  $   324  $   356  $   409  $   430 
                    
Net interest income$5,426  $5,068  $4,632  $4,805  $4,751 
Recovery of loan losses    -      (100)     -      (3,150)     (100)
Net interest income after recovery of loan losses$5,426  $5,168  $4,632  $7,955  $4,851 
                    
Noninterest income                   
Service charges on deposit accounts$897  $752  $547  $644  $655 
ATM and check card fees 529   497   349   352   367 
Wealth management fees 477   499   503   465   494 
Fees for other customer services 172   184   107   90   94 
Income from bank owned life insurance 106   90   74   101   103 
Net gains (losses) on sale of securities -   -   (52)  765   (91)
Net gains on sale of loans 53   50   55   23   - 
Other operating income   10      237      8      9      32  
Total noninterest income$  2,244  $   2,309  $   1,591  $   2,449  $   1,654 
                    
Noninterest expense                   
Salaries and employee benefits$3,637  $3,597  $3,125  $2,855  $2,668 
Occupancy 396   339   317   315   303 
Equipment 400   422   281   293   299 
Marketing 176   163   97   77   114 
Stationery and supplies 116   229   345   75   84 
Legal and professional fees 243   431   212   320   250 
ATM and check card fees 236   190   155   168   167 
FDIC assessment 134   64   67   70   90 
Bank franchise tax 131   130   122   105   106 
Telecommunications expense 131   100   85   81   75 
Data processing expense 130   226   187   140   129 
Postage expense 73   80   117   51   50 
Amortization expense 226   196   4   4   4 
Other real estate owned, net 144   152   (36)  (151)  (23)
Other operating expense   528     536     409     468     437 
Total noninterest expense$  6,701  $   6,855  $   5,487  $   4,871  $   4,753 
                    
Income before income taxes$969  $622  $736  $5,533  $1,752 
Income tax expense   243      178      192      1,837      505 
Net income$  726  $   444  $   544  $   3,696  $   1,247 
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock 328   328   329    328   329 
Net income available to common shareholders$398  $116  $215  $3,368  $918 
                    
Common Share and Per Common Share Data                    
Net income, basic$0.08  $0.02  $0.04  $0.68  $0.19 
Weighted average shares, basic 4,911,604   4,909,775   4,906,981   4,903,748   4,902,716 
Net income, diluted$0.08  $0.02  $0.04  $0.68  $0.19 
Weighted average shares, diluted 4,913,461   4,911,298   4,911,044   4,903,748   4,902,716 
Shares outstanding at period end 4,912,662   4,910,826   4,909,714   4,904,577   4,903,612 
Book value at period end$9.32  $9.13  $9.31  $9.17  $8.77 
Cash dividends$0.025  $0.025  $0.025  $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,
2015
 June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 September 30,
2014
Key Performance Ratios         
Return on average assets 0.42%  0.27%  0.43%  2.81%  0.95%
Return on average equity 4.80%  2.97%  3.67%  25.03%  8.64%
Net interest margin 3.40%  3.29%  3.96%  3.96%  3.92%
Efficiency ratio (1) 84.55%  92.54%  87.20%  76.61%  72.74%
                    
Average Balances                   
Average assets$691,121  $671,199  $516,259  $521,889  $521,622 
Average earning assets 642,234   625,197   480,490   487,591   487,541 
Average shareholders’ equity 60,043   59,957   60,040   58,583   57,217 
              
Asset Quality             
Loan charge-offs$637  $671  $112  $80  $302 
Loan recoveries 83   129   165   231   112 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) 554   542   (53)  (151)  190 
Non-accrual loans 4,930   6,666   7,170   8,000   8,673 
Other real estate owned, net 2,760   2,407   1,949   1,888   1,807 
Nonperforming assets 7,690   9,073   9,119   9,888   10,480 
Loans over 90 days past due, still accruing 147   600   71   -   2,148 
Troubled debt restructurings, accruing 321   324   782   790   796 
Special mention loans 15,706   21,278   22,550   23,259   18,411 
Substandard loans, accruing 10,496   10,927   15,741   15,792   20,088 
Doubtful loans -   -   -   -   - 
                    
Capital Ratios (2)                   
Total capital$60,232  $72,362  $72,764  $71,941  $66,445 
Tier 1 capital 55,066   67,400   67,918   67,217   61,693 
Common equity tier 1 capital 55,066   67,400   67,918   67,217   61,693 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 14.59%  18.28%  18.86%  19.14%  17.71%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.34%  17.03%  17.61%  17.88%  16.44%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.34%  17.03%  17.61%  17.88%  16.44%
Leverage ratio 7.99%  10.06%  13.17%  12.90%  11.85%
                   
Balance Sheet                  
Cash and due from banks$9,890  $11,870  $7,529  $6,043  $6,862 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 66,956   99,274   1,645   18,802   3,885 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 109,166   112,468   90,855   83,292   104,710 
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value 54,276   37,343   -   -   - 
Restricted securities, at cost 1,391   1,391   1,999   1,366   1,636 
Loans held for sale 471   1,978   -   328   181 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses 400,838   385,592   391,746   371,692   364,974 
Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance 2,760   2,407   1,949   1,888   1,807 
Premises and equipment, net 21,493   21,277   16,298   16,126   16,175 
Accrued interest receivable 1,543   1,423   1,256   1,261   1,327 
Bank owned life insurance 11,627   11,521   11,431   11,357   11,244 
Core deposit intangibles, net 2,539   2,765   51   55   59 
Other assets    5,945      6,518     5,650     5,955      6,550 
Total assets$   688,895  $   695,827  $   530,409  $   518,165  $   519,410 
                    
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits$149,178  $147,790  $109,927  $104,986  $103,019 
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits 318,510   322,239   231,885   237,618   224,655 
Time deposits    146,219      150,853      96,974      101,734      111,245 
Total deposits$613,907  $620,882  $438,786  $444,338  $438,919 
Federal funds purchased -   -   1,955   52   5,325 
Other borrowings 7   13   15,020   26   6,033 
Trust preferred capital notes 9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities    5,303      6,214      5,057      4,906      2,232 
Total liabilities$   628,496  $   636,388  $   470,097  $   458,601  $   461,788 
                              

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                  
          
   (unaudited)
 For the Quarter Ended
 September 30,
2015
 June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
 September 30,
2014
          
Balance Sheet (continued)         
Preferred stock$   14,595  $ 14,595  $   14,595  $   14,595  $   14,595 
Common stock 6,141   6,139   6,137   6,131   6,130 
Surplus 6,922   6,899   6,881   6,835   6,828 
Retained earnings 33,917   33,642   33,649   33,557   30,312 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net    (1,176)     (1,836)     (950)     (1,554)     (243)
Total shareholders’ equity$   60,399  $   59,439  $   60,312  $   59,564  $   57,622 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$  688,895   $  695,827   $  530,409  $  518,165  $  519,410 
          
Loan Data         
Mortgage loans on real estate:         
Construction and land development$   29,935  $ 32,009  $  33,344  $   29,475  $  29,862 
Secured by farm land 984   1,025   1,067   1,129   1,193 
Secured by 1-4 family residential 179,419   173,265   172,874   163,727   155,298 
Other real estate loans 164,677   154,371   157,829   150,673   153,576 
Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate) 3,014   2,645   2,760   2,975   2,905 
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate) 16,936   16,674   18,660   18,191   20,038 
Consumer installment loans 4,165   4,341   4,713   4,785   4,881 
Deposit overdrafts 421   419   194   285   248 
All other loans    6,862      6,972     7,076     7,170     6,689 
Total loans$   406,413  $ 391,721  $   398,517  $   378,410  $   374,690 
Allowance for loan losses    (5,575)     (6,129)     (6,771)     (6,718)     (9,716)
Loans, net$  400,838  $  385,592  $  391,746  $  371,692  $  364,974 
          
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income        
GAAP measures:         
Interest income – loans$ 4,854   $   4,688  $  4,540  $  4,623  $  4,536 
Interest income – investments and other 910   704   448   591   645 
Interest expense – deposits (282)  (266)  (300)  (327)  (343)
Interest expense – other borrowings -   (2)  (1)  (26)  (30)
Interest expense – trust preferred capital notes (56 )    (55)    (54)    (55)    (55)
Interest expense – other   -      (1)     (1)     (1)    (2)
Total net interest income$  5,426    $   5,068  $  4,632  $  4,805  $  4,751 
Non-GAAP measures:         
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans$  26  $   27  $  26  $  24  $  27 
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities   60      40     33      42     44 
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income$  86  $   67  $  59  $  66  $  71 
Total tax-equivalent net interest income$  5,512  $  5,135  $  4,691  $  4,871  $  4,822 
        

 

 
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, 2015 September 30, 2014
Interest income   
Interest and fees on loans$   14,082  $   13,154 
Interest on deposits in banks 134   33 
Interest on securities 1,869   1,936 
Dividends on restricted securities    59      62 
Total interest income $  16,144  $  15,185 
    
Interest expense   
Interest on deposits$   848  $   1,115 
Interest on federal funds purchased 2   2 
Interest on trust preferred capital notes 165   163 
Interest on other borrowings    3      89 
Total interest expense$  1,018  $   1,369 
    
Net interest income$   15,126  $   13,816 
Recovery of loan losses    (100)     (700)
Net interest income after recovery of loan losses$  15,226  $  14,516 
    
Noninterest income   
Service charges on deposit accounts$   2,196  $   1,928 
ATM and check card fees 1,375   1,067 
Wealth management fees 1,479   1,450 
Fees for other customer services 463   307 
Income from bank owned life insurance 270   266 
Net gains (losses) on sale of securities (52)  (69)
Net gains on sale of loans 158   - 
Other operating income   255      46 
Total noninterest income$   6,144  $   4,995 
    
Noninterest expense   
Salaries and employee benefits$   10,359  $   7,731 
Occupancy 1,052   896 
Equipment  1,103   898 
Marketing 436   349 
Stationery and supplies
 690
   258
 
Legal and professional fees 886   699 
ATM and check card fees 581   493 
FDIC assessment 265   384 
Bank franchise tax 383   305 
Telecommunications expense 316   219 
Data processing expense 543   378 
Postage expense 270   138 
Amortization expense 426   12 
Other real estate owned, net 260   (62)
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment -   2 
Other operating expense    1,473     1,214 
Total noninterest expense$   19,043  $   13,914 
    
Income before income taxes$   2,327  $   5,597 
Income tax expense    613      1,662 
Net income$   1,714  $   3,935 
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock    985      810 
Net income available to common shareholders$   729  $   3,125 
    
Common Share and Per Common Share Data   
Net income, basic$   0.15  $   0.64 
Weighted average shares, basic 4,909,470   4,901,931 
Net income, diluted$   0.15  $   0.64 
Weighted average shares, diluted 4,911,951   4,901,931 
Shares outstanding at period end 4,912,662   4,903,612 
Book value at period end$   9.32   $   8.77 
Cash dividends$   0.075  $   0.05 

 

 
FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Year-to-Date Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 (unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2015
 September 30,
2014
Key Performance Ratios   
Return on average assets 0.37%  1.00%
Return on average equity 3.82%  9.41%
Net interest margin 3.52%  3.82%
Efficiency ratio (1) 88.05%  73.15%
    
Average Balances   
Average assets$ 626,909  $ 526,048 
Average earning assets 583,233   491,443 
Average shareholders’ equity 60,041   55,881 
    
Asset Quality   
Loan charge-offs$   1,420  $   847 
Loan recoveries 377   619 
Net charge-offs (recoveries) 1,043   228 

 

   
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income  
GAAP measures:   
Interest income – loans$   14,082  $  13,154 
Interest income – investments and other 2,062   2,031 
Interest expense – deposits (848)  (1,115)
Interest expense – other borrowings (3)  (89)
Interest expense – trust preferred capital notes   (165)    (163)
Interest expense – other    (2)     (2)
Total net interest income$   15,126  $  13,816 
Non-GAAP measures:   
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans$   79  $   83 
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities   133     142 
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income$   212  $   225 
Total tax-equivalent net interest income$   15,338  $  14,041 

 

(1) The efficiency ratio is computed by dividing noninterest expense excluding other real estate owned income/expense and net loss 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 table above for the quarterly tax-equivalent net interest income and a reconciliation 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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