FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: James G. Rakes, President & CEO (540) 951-6236
J. Robert Buchanan, Treasurer (276) 979-0341
NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC.
ANNOUNCES HIGHER FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
BLACKSBURG, VA, APRIL 19, 2007: National Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital
Market: NKSH) today announced first quarter net income of nearly $3.12 million,
which is 3.76% higher than the $3 million earned in the first quarter of 2006.
This translates to basic net income per share of $0.45, as compared with $0.43
for the same period last year. At March 31, National Bankshares, Inc. had total
assets of nearly $881.92 million, up by 4% over the total on March 31, 2006.
In announcing first quarter earnings, Chairman, President & CEO James G.
Rakes said, "It is nice to have a positive start to the year. We have been able
to offset pressure on net interest income by keeping controllable costs in check
and with a healthy increase in noninterest income. In historical terms and with
reference to our peers, the quality of the loan portfolio is sound, and the
allowance for loan losses remains at a good level." Mr. Rakes continued, "At
National Bankshares, we are committed to community banking. We focus on what we
can do best, that is to offer a full range of financial products and services
with a personal approach."
National Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company with
headquarters in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is the parent company of National Bank,
a community bank that operates from 26 offices throughout Southwest Virginia.
The company also has a non-bank subsidiary, National Bankshares Financial
Services, Inc., which does business as National Bankshares Investment Services
and National Bankshares Insurance Services. National Bankshares, Inc. stock
trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "NKSH". Additional
information is available on the company's web site at
www.nationalbankshares.com.
(unaudited tables follow)
National Bankshares, Inc. And Subsidiaries
(000's), except ratios and percent data
Three months ending March 31, 2007 March 31, 2006 Change
Selected Consolidated Data :
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Interest income $12,530 $11,583 8.18%
Interest expense 5,416 4,238 27.80%
Net interest income 7,114 7,345 -3.14%
Provision for loan losses -3 17 -117.65%
Trust income 373 380 -1.84%
Other noninterest income 1,806 1,679 7.56%
Salary and benefits 2,841 2,911 -2.40%
Occupancy expense 485 533 -9.01%
Amortization of intangibles 284 284 0.00%
Other noninterest expense 1,647 1,771 -7.00%
Income taxes -923 -885 4.29%
Net income $3,116 $3,003 3.76%
Basic net income per share $0.45 $0.43 $0.02
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Daily averages:
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Gross loans $503,040 $491,410 2.37%
Loans,net 496,839 485,031 2.43%
Total securities 284,789 272,644 4.45%
Total deposits 762,817 741,941 2.81%
Other borrowings 73 146 -50.00%
Stockholders' equity 97,927 93,417 4.83%
Cash and due from banks 14,684 17,149 -14.37%
Interest-earning assets 807,632 777,400 3.89%
Interest-bearing liabilities 659,908 630,151 4.72%
Intangible assets 15,860 16,988 -6.64%
Total assets 867,945 839,478 3.39%
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Financial ratios: Note (1)
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Return on average assets 1.46% 1.45% 0.01
Return on average equity 12.90% 13.04% -0.14
Net interest margin 3.96% 4.22% -0.26
Average equity to average assets 11.28% 11.13% 0.15
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Note (1) Ratio change measured in bp
Allowance for loan losses:
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Beginning balance $5,157 $5,449 -5.36%
Provision for losses -3 17 -117.65%
Charge-offs -136 -87 56.32%
Recoveries 27 39 -30.77%
Ending balance $5,045 $5,418 -6.88%
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Year to Date March 31, 2007 March 31, 2006 Change
Selected Consolidated Data :
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Interest income $12,530 $11,583 8.18%
Interest expense 5,416 4,238 27.80%
Net interest income 7,114 7,345 -3.14%
Provision for loan losses -3 17 -117.65%
Trust income 373 380 -1.84%
Other noninterest income 1,806 1,679 7.56%
Salary and benefits 2,841 2,911 -2.40%
Occupancy expense 485 533 -9.01%
Amortization of intangibles 284 284 0.00%
Other noninterest expense 1,647 1,771 -7.00%
Income taxes -923 -885 4.29%
Net income $3,116 $3,003 3.76%
Basic net income per share $0.45 $0.43 $0.02
Fully diluted net income per share $0.45 $0.43 $0.02
Dividends per share 0 0 $0.00
Dividend payout ratio 0.00 0.00 $0.00
Book value per share $14.30 13.44 $0.86
Balance sheet at period-end:
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Gross loans $504,278 $490,757 2.76%
Loans, net $498,129 $484,391 2.84%
Total securities 288,005 275,828 4.41%
Cash and due From 13,626 18,270 -25.42%
Total deposits 774,264 749,222 3.34%
Other borrowings 71 83 -14.46%
Stockholders' equity 99,823 94,260 5.90%
Intangible assets 15,692 16,829 -6.76%
Total assets 881,915 847,956 4.00%
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Daily averages:
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Gross loans $503,040 $491,410 2.37%
Loans,net 496,839 485,031 2.43%
Total securities 284,789 272,644 4.45%
Total deposits 762,817 741,941 2.81%
Other borrowings 73 146 -50.00%
Stockholders' equity 97,927 93,417 4.83%
Cash and due from 14,684 17,149 -14.37%
Interest-earning assets 807,632 777,400 3.89%
Interest-bearing liabilities 659,908 630,151 4.72%
Intangible assets 15,860 16,988 -6.64%
Total assets 867,945 839,478 3.39%
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Financial ratios: Note (1)
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Return on average assets 1.46% 1.45% 0.01
Return on average equity 12.90% 13.04% -0.14
Net interest margin 3.96% 4.22% -0.26
Efficiency ratio 52.12% 54.17% -2.05
Average equity to average assets 11.28% 11.13% 0.15
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Note (1) Ratio change measured in bp
Allowance for loan losses:
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Beginning balance $5,157 $5,449 -5.36%
Provision for losses -3 17 -117.65%
Charge-offs -136 -87 56.32%
Recoveries 27 39 -30.77%
Ending balance $5,045 $5,418 -6.88%
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Nonperforming assets:
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Nonaccrual loans 1,132 $92 ---
Restructured loans --- --- ---
Total nonperforming loans Note (2) 1,132 92 ---
Other real estate owned 251 390 -35.64%
Total nonperforming assets $1,383 $482 186.93%
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Asset quality ratios: Note (3)
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Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.225% 0.02% 1084.50%
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.00% 1.11% -10.72%
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Allowance for loan losses
to nonperforming loans 445.76% 5889.13% -92.43%
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Note (2) Loans 90 days past due or more not included
Note (3) Ratio change measured in bp