UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FORM 10-Q

    (Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

OR

Commission File Number 0-14773

NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION

112 West Market Street, Orrville, Ohio 44667
Address of principal executive offices

Registrant’s telephone number: (330) 682-1010

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X]   No [  ]

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [  ]   No[X]

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of November 8, 2004.

Common Stock, Without Par Value: 2,234,488 Shares Outstanding

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National Bancshares Corporation

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NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION

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NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION

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NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION

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National Bancshares Corporation

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Bancshares Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, First National Bank, Orrville, Ohio (the “Bank”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2004, the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

     The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q, but do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004.

     To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. The allowance for loan losses and fair values of certain securities are particularly subject to change.

     The Company provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and companies in northern Ohio. While the Company’s chief decision makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Accordingly, all the Company’s banking operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.

Note 2. Regulatory Matters

     The Company and the Bank are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. The following is a summary of the actual and required regulatory capital amounts and ratios.

(Dollars in thousands)

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Note 3. Loans

The activity in the allowance for loan losses for the first nine months of 2004 and 2003 was as follows:

Impaired loans at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 were as follows:

     A loan is impaired when full payment under the loan terms is not expected. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller balance loans of similar nature such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, and on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

     The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements contained in this report, in a report incorporated by reference to this report or made by management of the Company, involve risk and uncertainties, and are subject to change based on various important factors. When used herein, the terms “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, interest rate environment, competitive conditions in the financial services industry, changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, and rapidly changing technology affecting financial services. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise.

     FINANCIAL CONDITION

     Balance Sheets

     Total assets increased $3.7 million or 1.2% from 12/31/03 principally due to the increase in total deposits. Total securities decreased $8.3 million or 9.9% from 12/31/03 mainly to fund loan demand during the first nine months of 2004. Federal funds sold were $3.9 million at 9/30/04, representing overnight funds available for loan demand or deposit withdrawals. Net loans increased $9.3 million or 5.0% from 12/31/03. Commercial loans increased $6.0 million, commercial real estate loans increased $5.2 million, and home equity loans increased $3.4 million, while real estate mortgages decreased $4.9 million or 5.7%. Management has increased the commercial loan staff, as it has targeted commercial loan growth in our market area. A home equity promotion has resulted in an increase of 24.1% in home equity loans during the first nine months of 2004. The decrease in real estate mortgages is due to principal pay downs, refinancings and the sale of approximately $1.1 million in mortgages. During the third quarter of 2004, the Company identified approximately $1.3 million of real estate mortgages held for sale of which $1.1 million were sold.

     The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. Management estimates the allowance balance required using the following methodology. All problem, past due and non-performing loans are closely monitored and analyzed by management on a regular basis. Management assigns a classification rating to these loans based on information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values. Management determines the loss that exists on each significant problem, past due and non-performing loan. Problem loans that are not analyzed individually are assigned a provision based upon a historical migration analysis. The migration analysis identifies the percentage of problem loans that have historically been ultimately charged-off. The migration percentages are reviewed and adjusted by management to reflect various factors such as the growth and change in mix of the loan portfolio and the Comptroller of the Currency regulatory guidance. Past due loans that are not analyzed individually are pooled and evaluated by loan type. The probable loss that exists on past due loans is estimated using past loan loss experience. All other loans are pooled by loan type and evaluated based upon past loan loss experience. National and local economic conditions and other factors are also considered in determining an adequate level for the allowance for loan losses. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. Management reviews the allowance for loan losses on a regular basis to determine the adequacy of the reserve.

     The allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding was 0.89% as of September 30, 2004 compared to 0.85% for December 31, 2003. On an annualized basis, net charge-offs to total average loans were 0.01% for the first nine months of 2004 and 2003. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 0.71% ($1,407,852) for September 30, 2004 compared to 0.76% ($1,431,606) for December 31, 2003. Non-performing loans consist of loans that have been placed on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 90 days and still accruing interest.

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     Total deposits increased $3.6 million or approximately 1.5% from 12/31/03. Non-interest bearing demand accounts increased 6.5%, savings and N.O.W. accounts increased 3.2% and time deposits decreased 3.8%. Non-interest bearing demand accounts will fluctuate based upon the liquidity needs of our customers. The level of interest rates and the interest rates offered by competitors in our market area affect time deposit and savings balances. In this low interest rate environment, some customers have moved their funds into liquid interest-bearing savings products. Total shareholders’ equity increased $0.3 million or 0.9% from 12/31/03 due to an increase in retained earnings, offset by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income,

     Statements of Cash Flows

     Net cash from operating activities for the first nine months of 2004 was $2.1 million compared to $3.1 million for the first nine months of 2003. The decrease was due primarily to securities gains and changes in other liabilities. Current year’s operating activities includes originations of mortgage loans held for sale ($1.3 million) and proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans held for sale ($1.1 million). Net cash from investing activities for the first nine months of 2004 was ($1.2) million, compared to $1.9 million for the first nine months of 2003. The decrease was due to the net change (increase) in loans to customers, the proceeds from the sale of loans in 2003 and securities activity. Net cash from financing activities was $2.7 million for the first nine months of 2004 compared to $8.4 million for the first nine months of 2003. The change was primarily due to the net change in demand and savings accounts. Total cash and cash equivalents increased $3.6 million during the first nine months of 2004. With total cash and cash equivalents of $15.1 million as of September 30, 2004, the Company’s liquidity ratios continue to remain favorable.

COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003

     Interest and dividend income totaled $3.8 million or $69 thousand higher for the three-months ended 9/30/04 as compared to the same period in 2003. Interest expense was $0.9 million for the three months ended 9/30/04 or $43 thousand lower than 2003. This resulted in an increase of $112 thousand, or 3.9% in net interest income for the three-month period ended 9/30/04 as compared to 9/30/03. The improvement was due to higher volume of average interest-earning assets, as the net interest margin declined slightly during the third quarter.

     The provision for loan losses was $45 thousand for the three months ended 9/30/04 compared to $70 thousand for the same period in 2003. Each quarter, management reviews the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by reviewing the overall quality and risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio, by reviewing specific problem credits and assessing the incurred losses based on expected cash flows or collateral values, by reviewing trends in problem loan levels, by updating loss history for the Company’s loans, by analyzing the growth and change in mix of the portfolio, and by analyzing economic trends that are believed to impact the Company’s borrowers. For the third quarter of 2004, management reviewed all of these factors and determined the quarterly provision was adequate.

     Noninterest income was $395 thousand for the three months ended 9/30/04 or approximately 2.5% above the same period in 2003, due mainly to higher checking account fees, which includes service charges and deposit penalty charges. Noninterest expense was $2.5 million for the three months ended 9/30/04 or approximately 8.9% above the same period in 2003, due to higher salaries and benefits, and other expenses. Additional lending and support staff has been hired to support current growth and better position the Company for future growth. Other expenses includes increases in legal and consulting fees.

     Net income was $594 thousand for the three months ended 9/30/04 or 6.8% below the same quarter of 2003. The decrease was due primarily to higher operating expenses, partially offset by higher net interest income.

     Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale was $619 thousand for the three months ended 9/30/04 compared to ($575) thousand for the three months ended 9/30/03. The market value of securities in the available for sale portfolio increased during the third quarter of 2004 due to economic conditions and a decrease in long-term rates. Comprehensive income was $1.2 million for the three months ended 9/30/04 compared to $44 thousand for the same period in 2003.

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COMPARISON OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 AND 2003

     Interest and dividend income totaled $11.4 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04, a decrease of $269 thousand compared to 9/30/03. Interest expense was $2.5 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04, a decrease of $394 thousand. As a result, net interest income year to date increase $125 thousand or 1.4%. Year-to-date interest income decreased due to lower yields on earning assets, which declined from 5.91% to 5.62%. The volume of average-earning assets increased from $271.7 million to $278.6 million. Year-to-date interest expense decreased due to lower average costs, which declined from 1.74% to 1.48%. Net interest rate margins were 4.43% and 4.50% for the first nine months of 2004 and 2003, respectively.

     The provision for loan losses was $178 thousand for the nine months ended 9/30/04 compared to $155 thousand for the same period in 2003. The increase was partly due to the growth in the loan portfolio and the change in the mix of the portfolio. Commercial loan volume increased during 2004, which carries higher risk than other types of loans, while real estate loan volume decreased. In addition, during 2004 as part of the analysis of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, commercial and commercial real estate loans were separated into two distinct categories for the purpose of developing historical loss ratios. This resulted in a substantially higher historical loss ratio for commercial loans, and a lower historical loss ratio for commercial real estate loans compared to 2003. As discussed earlier, loans not analyzed individually are pooled by loan type and evaluated based upon past loan loss experience. The separation of these two loan types more accurately reflects the risk associated with each category, and contributed to a higher provision in 2004. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended 9/30/04 were $14 thousand compared to $16 thousand for the same period in 2003.

     Noninterest income was $1.5 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04 or approximately 30.6% above the same period in 2003, due mainly to securities gains. Year-to-date security gains for 2004 were $433 thousand. Management capitalized on the opportunity to sell a commercial mortgage subordinated bond for a gain of $278 thousand during the first quarter of 2004. Several securities were sold during the second quarter of 2004 for a net gain of $135 thousand.

     Noninterest expense was $7.5 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04 or approximately 10.0% above the same period in 2003, due mainly to higher salary and employee benefits, data processing fees and other expenses. As noted earlier, additional lending and support staff has been hired to support current growth and better position the Company for future growth. Growth of the Company also necessitated an upgrade of data communication lines as we approached the maximum capacity of our prior operating system.

     Income tax expense was $677 thousand for the nine months ended 9/30/04 compared to $734 thousand for the nine months ended 9/30/03. The federal statutory rate for both years is 34% compared to an effective tax rate of approximately 25%, the difference due primarily to the impact of tax-exempt municipal investments.

     Net income was approximately $2.1 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04 or 7.3% below the first nine months of 2003. The decrease was due primarily to higher operating expenses, partially offset by higher noninterest income and net interest income.

     Year-to-date net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale was ($486) thousand for the nine months ended 9/30/04 compared to $307 thousand for the nine months ended 9/30/03. The market value of securities in the available for sale portfolio decreased during 2004 due to economic conditions and an increase in long-term rates. Comprehensive income was $1.3 million for the nine months ended 9/30/04 compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2003.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     There have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as of September 30, 2004 from that presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. Management uses an earnings simulation model to assess interest rate sensitivity, which estimates the effect on net income assuming various interest rate changes — or “rate shocks” — such as changes of plus 100 or 200 basis points. At year-end 2003, the model estimated the negative impact on net income of a 100 basis point increase in interest rates over a twelve-month period at 7.7%, compared to a negative impact of 8.2% on September 30, 2004. The negative impact on net income of a 200 basis point increase in interest rates was estimated at 11.8% on December 31, 2003 compared to 7.6% on September 30, 2004.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s President and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Treasurer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the date of their evaluation in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in this Quarterly Report.

     There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date the Company completed its evaluation.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings — None

Item 2. Changes in Securities and use of proceeds — None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities — None

Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders – None

Item 5. Other Information – Entry into a material definitive agreement – On September 24, 2004, the Company entered into a Special Separation Agreement with Lawrence Cardinal, Jr., V.P. and Treasurer of the Company. On October 1, 2004, the Company entered into an identical agreement with Marc Valentin, V.P. of Human Resources and Development of the Company. The Agreement provides severance benefits, as defined, for two years following termination of employment, to participants who, within two years following a change in control, are terminated without cause or who resign with good reason. Four executive officers of the company entered into identical Agreements during 2000, except the President’s and Sr. Vice President’s Agreement has a three-year term and provides severance benefits for three years.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

a. Exhibits

No other exhibits are required to be filed herewith pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

b. Reports on Form 8-K filed for the quarter ended 9/30/04 – Notice of registrant’s press release of second quarter of 2004’s earnings dated July 16, 2004, was filed with the SEC on July 16, 2004.

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Signatures

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	National Bancshares Corporation
Date: November 12, 2004	/s/ Charles J. Dolezal
	Charles J. Dolezal, President

Date: November 12, 2004	/s/ Lawrence M. Cardinal, Jr.
	Lawrence M. Cardinal, Jr., Treasurer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

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