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Exhibit 99.1

Section 2: EX-99.1 (PRESS RELEASE)

 

LOGO

April 25, 2012

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Susan K. Still, President and CEO, 540-278-1705

Charles W. Maness, Jr. Executive Vice President and CFO, 540-278-1702

HomeTown Bankshares Reports First Quarter Earnings Increase and Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets

Roanoke, VA

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation, the holding company of HomeTown Bank, reported another quarter of record earnings for the first quarter of 2012. Pre-tax earnings from operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 were $658,000 compared to a pre-tax profit of $262,000 for the first quarter of 2011. The recognition of deferred tax assets added a net tax benefit of $2.7 million to the pre-tax operating profit of $658,000 for net income of $3.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 vs. $262,000 in 2011. Deferred tax assets represent future potential tax deductions that result from timing differences between tax laws and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Recognition of the deferred tax assets requires positive evidence of sufficient future taxable income to realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset, according to GAAP.

After preferred dividends of $152,000, net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2012 was $3.2 million vs. $111,000 in 2011. On a per share basis, earnings from operations available to common shareholders were $0.09 per share during the first quarter of 2012 compared to $0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2011. Recognition of the deferred tax assets added $.90 per share for total earnings per share of $.99 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Steady improvement in the Company’s Net Interest Margin and credit quality enhanced the first quarter operating performance for 2012. Net Interest Income increased 13% or $344,000 to $3.1 million thru March 31, 2012 vs. $2.7 million in 2011 while the Company’s Net Interest Margin increased to 3.77% in the first quarter of 2012 from 3.29% in the first quarter of 2011. Significant growth in lower cost demand deposits and a corresponding reduction in funding costs contributed to the improved margin during the first quarter of 2012.


HomeTown Bankshares Corporation

April 25, 2012

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Non-interest income was up 44% over the prior year for the quarter ending March 31, 2012 due to a sizable increase in mortgage loan brokerage fees and increased service charge income from the growth in demand deposit accounts. This notable increase in non-interest income as well as continued control of non-interest expenses were important contributors to the Company’s year-to-date financial performance for 2012. “Our continued focus during 2012 will be to continue to grow our net interest income, further stabilize and improve loan quality, increase non-interest income and effectively control costs. We are very pleased that the positive trends that we established in 2011 have continued to be realized during the first quarter of 2012,” said Susan K. Still, President and CEO.

Balance Sheet

Total assets of the Company grew to a record level of $362 million at March 31, 2012, up from $357 million at March 31, 2011 and $361 million at December 31, 2011. Loan demand remained sluggish during the first quarter due to continued weakness in the economic recovery. Net loans at March 31, 2012 were relatively unchanged at $245 million compared to $245 million at December 31, 2011 as new loan growth was offset by routine curtailments in the loan portfolio. Loan growth is expected to increase during 2012 albeit at a slower, measured pace than in prior years as economic conditions improve. Total deposits were virtually unchanged at $306 million at March 31, 2012 and $305 million at March 31, 2011; however, a significant decrease in higher cost CD deposits were offset by a similar increase in lower cost demand deposits. The reduction in higher cost deposits continued in the first quarter of 2012 with a $2.0 million decrease in total deposits from $308 million at December 31, 2011 to $306 million at March 31, 2012. “We are very pleased with the continued, strong growth in demand deposit accounts, especially non-interest bearing accounts, and the continued improvement in our funding costs for the first quarter of 2012,” said Ms. Still. Total Equity increased $2.3 million in the first quarter due to net earnings and the recognition of deferred tax assets, and HomeTown Bank remains a well capitalized bank.


Asset Quality

Non-performing loans declined from $6.0 million or 2.26% of Total Loans at March 31, 2011 to $4.7 million or 1.75% of Total Loans at March 31, 2012. Net loan losses for the first quarter of 2012 were $-0- vs. $397,000 or 0.15% of average loans for the first quarter of 2011. The allowance for loan losses was $4.2 million or 1.67% of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 vs. $5.1 million and 1.92%, respectively, at March 31, 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company’s loan loss provision was $190,000 vs. $248,000 during the first quarter of 2011.

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation offers a full range of banking services to small and medium-size businesses, real estate investors and developers, private investors, professionals and individuals. The Bank serves the Roanoke and New River Valleys and Smith Mountain Lake through five branches and a loan production office. A high level of responsive and professionalized service coupled with local decision-making is the hallmark of its banking strategy.

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Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release may be “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results that are not statements of historical fact and that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that its expectations with regard to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from any future results implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may be materially different from past or anticipated results because of many factors, some of which may include changes in economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, new products, competition, changes in the stock and bond markets and technology. The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that it may make.

(See Attached Financial Statements for quarter ending March 31, 2012)

 


HomeTown Bankshares Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

     Unaudited        
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data    3/31/2012     12/31/2011  

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 12,526      $ 12,529   

Federal funds sold

     6,604        10,363   

Securities available for sale, at fair value

     72,108        69,207   

Restricted equity securities, at cost

     2,403        2,390   

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $4,169 in 2012 and $3,979 in 2011

     244,797        245,100   

Property and equipment, net

     9,483        9,582   

Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance

     9,207        9,562   

Deferred tax asset, net

     2,464        —     

Accrued income

     1,296        1,372   

Prepaid FDIC insurance

     357        473   

Other assets

     554        597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 361,799      $ 361,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Deposits:

    

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 28,520      $ 26,822   

Interest-bearing

     277,239        280,814   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     305,759        307,636   

Short term borrowings

     404        449   

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings

     19,000        19,000   

Accrued interest payable

     438        435   

Other liabilities

     834        567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     326,435        328,087   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     —          —     

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Preferred stock, $1,000 par value; 10,000 shares of series A and 374 shares of series B authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     10,374        10,374   

Discount on preferred stock

     (197     (217

Common stock, $5 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 3,262,518 at March 31, 2012 and 3,241,547 at December 31, 2011 (includes 29,178 and 8,207 restricted shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively)

     16,167        16,167   

Surplus

     15,465        15,458   

Retained deficit

     (7,367     (9,773

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     922        1,079   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     35,364        33,088   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 361,799      $ 361,175   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


HomeTown Bankshares Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data    2012      2011  
     (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)  

Interest income:

     

Loans and fees on loans

   $ 3,378       $ 3,513   

Taxable investment securities

     478         429   

Nontaxable investment securities

     3         —     

Federal funds sold

     4         8   

Dividends on restricted stock

     18         17   

Other interest income

     5         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest income

     3,886         3,967   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense:

     

Deposits

     640         1,085   

Other borrowed funds

     153         133   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     793         1,218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income

     3,093         2,749   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

     190         248   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     2,903         2,501   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest income:

     

Service charges on deposit accounts

     74         62   

Mortgage loan brokerage fees

     74         24   

Rental income

     37         34   

Gain on sale of investment securities

     —           4   

Other income

     77         58   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

     262         182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noninterest expense:

     

Salaries and employee benefits

     1,227         1,216   

Occupancy and equipment expense

     325         332   

Data processing expense

     167         137   

Advertising and marketing expense

     120         75   

Professional fees

     86         103   

Bank franchise taxes

     36         56   

FDIC insurance expense

     121         189   

Loss on sales and writedowns of other real estate

     3         18   

Other real estate owned expense

     105         73   

Other expense

     317         222   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     2,507         2,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income before income taxes

     658         262   

Income tax benefit

     2,702         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     3,360         262   

Dividends accumulated on preferred stock

     133         133   

Accretion of discount on preferred stock

     19         18   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 3,208       $ 111   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.99       $ 0.03   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

     3,250,074         3,241,547   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION

Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

 

     Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2012
    Twelve
Months
Ended
December 31,
2011
    Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2011
 

PER COMMON SHARE

      

Earnings per share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.99      $ 0.41      $ 0.03   

Book value

   $ 7.72      $ 7.07      $ 6.22   

FINANCIAL RATIOS

      

Return on average assets

     3.69     0.54     0.30

Return on average shareholders’ equity

     39.40     6.57     3.54

Loans to deposits

     81.43     80.97     86.62

Net interest margin

     3.77     3.48     3.29

Efficiency

     71.50     71.91     79.62

Net charge-off to average loans (annualized)

     0.00     0.96     0.60

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

      

(in thousands)

      

Beginning balance

   $ 3,979      $ 5,228      $ 5,228   

Provision for loan losses

     190        1,222        248   

Charge-offs

     —          3        1   

Recoveries

     —          (2,474     (398
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 4,169      $ 3,979      $ 5,079   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS

      

Nonperforming loans to total loans

     1.75     0.82     2.26

Nonperforming assets to total assets

     3.75     3.21     2.82

Allowance for loan losses to total loans

     1.67     1.60     1.92

Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans

     212.8     195.8     85.1

COMPOSITION OF RISK ASSETS

      

(in thousands)

      

Nonperforming assets:

      

90 days past due and accruing

   $ 463      $ —        $ —     

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 1,959      $ 2,032      $ 5,965   

Restructured loans not performing

     1,943        —          —     

Other real estate owned

     9,207        9,562        4,116   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 13,572      $ 11,594      $ 10,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Performing Restructured Loans

   $ 6,406      $ 8,368      $ 1,947