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Exhibit 99.1

PIONEER BANKSHARES, INC.

ANNOUNCES 2010 EARNINGS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

For Inquiries Contact:             Thomas R. Rosazza, President/CEO    (540) 778-2294

Stanley, VA, February 28, 2011 — Pioneer Bankshares, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: PNBI.OB) parent company of Pioneer Bank, reported net earnings of $1.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2010, as compared to $1.2 million for 2009. This represents an increase of approximately 51%. Total earnings per share as of December 31, 2010 were $1.80 compared to $1.20 for the prior year.

According to Company records, net income for 2010 is the highest in the history of the institution. The increase in earnings of approximately $631,000 during 2010 is primarily the result of management’s proactive approach related to deposit and loan pricing in the current economic environment and assertive actions relating to problem loan identification and oversight.

The Company had asset growth of approximately $8.3 million during 2010, with approximately $6.1 million being attributed to increased loan volume. Investments in securities available for sale decreased by approximately $1.8 million for the period ending December 31, 2010, as compared to total securities available for sale at December 31, 2009. Investments in interest bearing deposits increased by $3.9 million for the period ending December 31, 2010, while investments in Federal Funds Sold increased by approximately $1.1 million for the same period compared to balances as of December 31, 2009. The Company’s deposit portfolio increased by approximately $3.9 million during 2010, as compared to total deposits as of December 31, 2009. The Company’s total capital was $19.4 million as of December 31, 2010 and remains above the established regulatory guidelines to be considered a well capitalized institution. The capital to asset ratio as of December 31, 2010 was 11.53% as compared to 11.20% as of December 31, 2009.

The Company’s book value as of December 31, 2010 was $18.73 per share, as compared to a book value of $17.40 per share as of December 31, 2009. This represents an increase of 7.64%. Shareholder dividend payments for 2010 totaled $0.58 per share compared to $0.57 per share for the prior year. This represents a 1.75% increase for the company’s shareholders.

Management acknowledges that prevailing economic conditions may have the potential to adversely impact the Company’s operational results, including future earnings, liquidity, and capital resources. Management continually monitors economic factors in an effort to promptly identify specific trends that could have a direct material effect on the Company.

Pioneer Bankshares, Inc. is a one-bank holding company headquartered in Page County, Virginia. It owns and operates Pioneer Bank with six banking locations. The Company’s main branch and corporate office is located in Stanley, Virginia, with other branch locations in Shenandoah, Luray, Harrisonburg, Stanardsville, and Charlottesville, Virginia.

Additional financial information for the period ending December 31, 2010 is included below.


PIONEER BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands of Dollars)

 

     December 31,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 4,373       $ 5,252   

Interest bearing deposits in banks

     10,634         6,724   

Federal funds sold

     2,550         1,500   

Securities available for sale, at fair value

     11,168         12,999   

Restricted securities

     947         788   

Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,342 and $1,945 respectively

     130,786         124,660   

Premises and equipment, net

     3,359         3,582   

Accrued interest receivable

     681         644   

Other real estate owned

     244         352   

Other assets

     3,416         3,402   
                 

Total Assets

   $ 168,158       $ 159,903   
                 

LIABILITIES

     

Deposits

     

Noninterest bearing demand

   $ 25,739       $ 27,316   

Interest bearing

     

Demand

     23,104         17,381   

Savings

     15,746         15,802   

Time deposits over $100,000

     27,545         21,934   

Other time deposits

     43,825         49,581   
                 

Total Deposits

     135,959         132,014   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     1,804         1,473   

Borrowings

     11,000         8,500   
                 

Total Liabilities

     148,763         141,987   
                 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Common stock; $.50 par value, authorized 5,000,000, 1,035,274 and 1,029,466 shares outstanding, respectively

     518         515   

Retained earnings

     18,649         17,300   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     228         101   
                 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     19,395         17,916   
                 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 168,158       $ 159,903   
                 


PIONEER BANKSHARES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands of Dollars, except share and per share data)

(UNAUDITED)

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  

Interest and Dividend Income:

    

Loans including fees

   $ 8,846      $ 8,738   

Interest on securities - taxable

     187        379   

Interest on securities - nontaxable

     138        106   

Interest on deposits and federal funds sold

     150        187   

Dividends

     56        58   
                

Total Interest and Dividend Income

     9,377        9,468   
                

Interest Expense:

    

Deposits

     1,656        2,577   

Borrowings

     108        223   
                

Total Interest Expense

     1,764        2,800   
                

Net Interest Income

     7,613        6,668   

Provision for loan losses

     806        1,260   
                

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     6,807        5,408   
                

Noninterest Income:

    

Service charges and fees

     872        974   

Other income

     322        172   

Gain (Loss) on security transactions

     (43     95   
                

Total Noninterest Income

     1,151        1,241   
                

Noninterest Expense:

    

Salaries and benefits

     2,517        2,107   

Occupancy expenses

     368        332   

Equipment expenses

     431        562   

Other expenses

     1,899        1,868   
                

Total Noninterest Expenses

     5,215        4,869   
                

Income before Income Taxes

     2,743        1,780   

Income Tax Expense

     884        552   
                

Net Income

   $ 1,859      $ 1,228   
                

Per Share Data

    

Net income, basic and diluted

   $ 1.80      $ 1.20   
                

Dividends

   $ 0.58      $ 0.57   
                

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted

     1,031,160        1,022,931