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Exhibit 99.1


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 & CFO, (540) 278-1702

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation Reports Strong Earnings through the Third Quarter of 2012

Roanoke, VA (November 1, 2012) – HomeTown Bankshares Corporation, the parent company of HomeTown Bank, reported pre-tax earnings from operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 of $876,000 compared to a pre-tax profit of $637,000 for the third quarter of 2011. The recognition of deferred tax assets added a net income tax benefit of $2.4 million to the pre-tax operating profit of $1.7 million for total income of $4.0 million for the first nine months of 2012 vs. $1.5 million in 2011.  After net accumulated dividends on preferred stock of $152 thousand for the quarter and $456 thousand year-to-date, net income available to common shareholders of $3.6 million was realized for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 vs. $1.0 million during the same period last year.  The Company had net income available to common shareholders of $.13 per share for the quarter and $1.10 per share for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, compared to $.15 per share for the quarter in 2011 and $.32 per share for the first nine months of 2011

Core earnings from operations remained strong with $1.1 million realized in the third quarter of 2012 and $3.1 million realized for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  This compares to $998,000 and $2.3 million, respectively, for similar periods in 2011.  Net interest income increased to $3.2 million in the 3rd quarter of 2012 and $9.6 million year-to-date thru September 30, 2012 - a 9% and 11% increase, respectively, over the same periods of 2011.  A slight decrease in interest income from loans and investments due to a declining interest rate environment was offset by a 38% reduction in funding costs through the 3rd quarter of 2012.  Reduced funding costs also resulted in a significantly higher net interest margin of 3.80% in the 3rd quarter of 2012 vs. 3.53% for the 3rd quarter of 2011.
 
 
 

 

Non-interest income increased to $311,000 in the 3rd quarter of 2012 and $979,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 vs. $301,000 and $779,000, respectively, during the same periods of 2011. A sizable increase in mortgage loan brokerage fees were the primary contributor to the growth in non-interest income for the quarter and the first nine months of 2012.

“We are very pleased with our operating performance for the first nine months of 2012 and the continued improvement in our net interest margin in spite of a declining interest rate environment and a sluggish economy,” stated Susan Still, President and CEO.  “Our focus will remain on growing core deposits, maintaining net interest margins and enhancing credit quality while continuing to increase the level and sources of non-interest income,” she continued.

Balance Sheet

Total assets grew to $368.9 million at September 30, 2012 from $361.2 million at December 31, 2011. Loan demand improved during the first nine months of 2012, increasing 7% from $245.1 million at December 31, 2011 to $262.9 million at September 30, 2012.  Total Deposits also grew during the same period from $307.6 million at December 31, 2011 to $311.6 million at September 30, 2012.  Total non-interest bearing deposits increased significantly from $26.8 million to $34.7 million or 29% during the first nine months of 2012 while higher cost interest bearing deposits declined slightly. “Strong growth in demand deposit accounts and effective management of our funding costs have been the major contributors to our improved earnings and net interest margin for the first nine months of 2012,” said Ms. Still.   HomeTown Bankshares’ risk-based and tangible capital ratios continued to improve through September 30, 2012 with the Company remaining well above regulatory standards for well-capitalized banks.

Asset Quality

Loan quality continued to stabilize through the first nine months of 2012 with the level of nonperforming loans decreasing 39% to $1.1 million or .41% of Total Loans at September 30, 2012 vs. $1.8 million or .72% of Total Loans at September 30, 2011.  Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) increased $528,000 or 5.5% during the first nine months to $10.1 million at September 30, 2012. Net charge-offs thru September 30, 2012 amounted to $1.5 million or .56% of Total Loans vs. $1.7 million or .67% of Total Loans during a comparable period in 2011.  The Company’s Allowance for Loan Losses at September 30, 2012 totaled $3.9 million or 1.46% of Total Loans vs. $4.4 million and 1.75% of Total Loans at September 30, 2011. Total Past Due Loans also decreased at September 30, 2012 to $2.0 million or .75% of total loans compared to $2.4 million or .92% of total loans at September 30, 2011, continuing to compare favorably to peer banks.
 
 
 

 
 
“We are pleased with the continued progress that we have made in improving our asset quality through the first nine months of 2012,” stated Still.  “With continued reductions in non-performing loans, our emphasis will be on steadily reducing the level of bank owned real estate,” she continued.
 
 
HomeTown Bank 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.

 
 

 

HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
 
   
September 30,
2012
   
December 31,
2011
 
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data
 
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Cash and due from banks
 
$
11,049
   
$
12,529
 
Federal funds sold
   
1,550
     
10,363
 
Securities available for sale, at fair value
   
66,790
     
69,207
 
Restricted equity securities, at cost
   
2,418
     
2,390
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,901 in 2012 and $3,979 in 2011
   
262,863
     
245,100
 
Property and equipment, net
   
9,671
     
9,582
 
Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance of $256 in 2012 and $331 in 2011
   
10,090
     
9,562
 
Deferred tax asset, net
   
2,189
     
 
Accrued income
   
1,471
     
1,372
 
Prepaid FDIC insurance
   
121
     
473
 
Other assets
   
682
     
597
 
Total assets
 
$
368,894
   
$
361,175
 
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
34,666
   
$
26,822
 
Interest-bearing
   
276,923
     
280,814
 
Total deposits
   
311,589
     
307,636
 
Short term borrowings
   
667
     
449
 
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
   
19,000
     
19,000
 
Accrued interest payable
   
382
     
435
 
Other liabilities
   
958
     
567
 
Total liabilities
   
332,596
     
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 September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
   
10,374
     
10,374
 
Discount on preferred stock
   
(160
)
   
(217
)
Common stock, $5 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 3,262,518 (includes 29,178 restricted shares) at September 30, 2012 and 3,241,547(includes 8,207 restricted shares) at December 31, 2011
   
16,167
     
16,167
 
Surplus
   
15,479
     
15,458
 
Retained deficit
   
(6,991
)
   
(9,773
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
1,429
     
1,079
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
36,298
     
33,088
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
368,894
   
$
361,175
 
 
 
 

 

HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Interest income:
                       
Loans and fees on loans
 
$
3,471
   
$
3,518
   
$
10,280
   
$
10,583
 
Taxable investment securities
   
371
     
480
     
1,282
     
1,416
 
Nontaxable investment securities
   
18
     
     
30
     
 
Federal funds sold
   
2
     
7
     
8
     
23
 
Dividends on restricted stock
   
25
     
15
     
64
     
47
 
Other interest income
   
9
     
3
     
30
     
7
 
Total interest income
   
3,896
     
4,023
     
11,694
     
12,076
 
                                 
Interest expense:
                               
Deposits
   
558
     
929
     
1,779
     
3,048
 
Preferred stock dividends
   
     
     
38
     
 
Other borrowed funds
   
94
     
122
     
306
     
387
 
Total interest expense
   
652
     
1,051
     
2,123
     
3,435
 
Net interest income
   
3,244
     
2,972
     
9,571
     
8,641
 
                                 
Provision for loan losses
   
130
     
349
     
1,408
     
863
 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
   
3,114
     
2,623
     
8,163
     
7,778
 
                                 
Noninterest income:
                               
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
68
     
60
     
206
     
185
 
ATM and interchange income
   
55
     
50
     
165
     
129
 
Mortgage loan brokerage fees
   
110
     
35
     
262
     
70
 
Gain on sales of investment securities
   
     
67
     
127
     
196
 
Other income
   
78
     
89
     
219
     
199
 
Total noninterest income
   
311
     
301
     
979
     
779
 
                                 
Noninterest expense:
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
1,264
     
1,116
     
3,629
     
3,587
 
Occupancy and equipment expense
   
307
     
323
     
942
     
978
 
Data processing expense
   
171
     
168
     
506
     
451
 
Advertising and marketing expense
   
100
     
53
     
297
     
189
 
Professional fees
   
77
     
95
     
271
     
264
 
Bank franchise taxes
   
34
     
48
     
103
     
150
 
FDIC insurance expense
   
126
     
99
     
369
     
451
 
Loss on sales and writedowns of other real estate owned
   
111
     
79
     
146
     
114
 
Other real estate owned expense
   
72
     
59
     
249
     
170
 
Directors’ fees
   
51
     
     
168
     
 
Other expense
   
236
     
247
     
789
     
717
 
Total noninterest expense
   
2,549
     
2,287
     
7,469
     
7,068
 
Net income before income taxes
   
876
     
637
     
1,673
     
1,489
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
292
     
     
(2,366
)
   
 
Net income
   
584
     
637
     
4,039
     
1,489
 
Dividends accumulated on preferred stock
   
133
     
134
     
400
     
400
 
Accretion of discount on preferred stock
   
19
     
18
     
56
     
53
 
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$
432
   
$
485
   
$
3,583
   
$
1,036
 
Earnings per common share, basic and diluted
 
$
0.13
   
$
0.15
   
$
1.10
   
$
0.32
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted
   
3,262,518
     
3,241,547
     
3,258,385
     
3,241,547
 
 
 
 

 
 
HOMETOWN BANKSHARES CORPORATION
                   
Financial Highlights
                       
(Unaudited)
 
 
   
 
         
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
Three
Months
Ended
September 30
   
Three
Months
Ended
September 30
   
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30
   
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
PER COMMON SHARE
                       
Earnings per share, basic and diluted
  $ 0.13     $ 0.15     $ 1.10     $ 0.32  
Book value
                  $ 8.00     $ 6.95  
                                 
FINANCIAL RATIOS
                               
Return on average assets
    0.63 %     0.70 %     1.47 %     0.56 %
Return on average shareholders' equity
    6.64 %     8.45 %     15.60 %     6.92 %
Net interest margin, tax equivalent
    3.80 %     3.53 %     3.81 %     3.43 %
Efficiency
    66.59 %     67.04 %     67.88 %     73.56 %
Net charge-off to average loans (annualized)
    0.37 %     0.43 %     0.77 %     0.87 %
Loans to deposits
                    85.61 %     82.24 %
                                 
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
                               
(in thousands)
                               
Beginning balance
  $ 4,019     $ 4,320     $ 3,979     $ 5,228  
Provision for loan losses
    130       349       1,408       863  
Charge-offs
    (248 )     (276 )     (1,487 )     (1,701 )
Recoveries
    -       -       1       3  
Ending balance
  $ 3,901     $ 4,393     $ 3,901     $ 4,393  
                                 
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
                               
Nonperforming assets to total assets
                    3.03 %     2.53 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans
                    0.41 %     0.72 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
                    1.46 %     1.75 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans
                    356.4 %     243.8 %
                                 
COMPOSITION OF RISK ASSETS
                               
(in thousands)
                               
Nonperforming assets:
                               
90 days past due and accruing
                  $ -     $ -  
Nonaccrual loans
                    1,094       1,802  
Other real estate owned
                    10,090       7,295  
Total nonperforming assets
                  $ 11,184     $ 9,097  
                                 
Performing restructured loans
                  $ 6,362     $ 4,688  
Restructured loans included in non-accrual loans above
                    202       -  
Total restructured loans
                  $ 6,564     $ 4,688