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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
Contact:



Scott C. Harvard
   
M. Shane Bell
President and CEO
   
Executive Vice President and CFO
(540) 465-9121
   
sbell@fbvirginia.com
sharvard@fbvirginia.com
     

News Release
January 29, 2015
 
 

First National Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings

Strasburg, Virginia (January 29, 2015) --- First National Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQB: FXNC), the parent company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported annual and quarterly earnings.  Net income totaled $7.6 million and net income available to common shareholders totaled $6.5 million, or $1.32 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2014.  For the fourth quarter, net income totaled $3.7 million and net income available to common shareholders totaled $3.4 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share.

Operating Highlights for 2014

·  
Return on average assets was 1.45%
·  
Net interest margin was 3.86%
·  
Four consecutive quarters of loan growth
·  
Service charge revenue increased 17% to $2.6 million
·  
Wealth management revenue increased 13% to $1.9 million
·  
Non-performing assets decreased by 33%
·  
Expanded into Harrisonburg and Staunton with mortgage division and loan production offices
·  
Entered into an agreement to acquire six branch banking offices in Virginia
·  
Book value per common share increased from $7.96 to $9.17

“We are proud of the Company’s financial performance and expansion progress during 2014.  Our bankers generated four consecutive quarters of loan growth, improved the Bank’s net interest margin, maintained strong noninterest income and improved asset quality while entering new markets and launching a new mortgage division,” said Scott C. Harvard, President and CEO of the Company and the Bank. Harvard continued, “We look forward to further expansion and growth of the Bank with the planned acquisition of six bank offices located throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia.”

Fourth Quarter Earnings

Net income totaled $3.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to $7.4 million for the same period of 2013, which included a $4.8 million favorable impact to the income tax provision from elimination of the valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets.  The return on average assets was 2.81% for the quarter compared to 5.55% for the same quarter one year ago, and the return on average equity was 25.03% compared to 62.96%.

Net interest income increased $256 thousand to $4.8 million for the fourth quarter, compared to $4.5 million for the same period one year ago, and the net interest margin was 3.96% compared to 3.68%.  Noninterest income totaled $2.4 million for the fourth quarter, which was a $678 thousand, or 38% increase compared to the same quarter one year ago.  The increase was primarily attributable to net gains on sale of securities of $765 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2014. Revenues from wealth management, service charges on deposits, and ATM and check card fees were relatively stable when compared to the same period one year ago.

Noninterest expenses totaled $4.9 million for the fourth quarter, which was a $1.4 million, or 22% decrease compared to the same period one year ago.  The decrease in expenses was mostly attributable to salaries and employee benefit costs that decreased $185 thousand, FDIC assessments that decreased $104 thousand and expenses from other real estate owned that decreased $531 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2014.  The decrease in expenses was also attributable to non-recurring items in the fourth quarter of 2013, which included $655 thousand of costs related to a lease termination.

 
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The Bank recorded a recovery of loan losses totaling $3.2 million during the quarter, which resulted in a total allowance for loan losses of $6.7 million or 1.77% of total loans at December 31, 2014.  The recovery was primarily a result of a decrease in the general allocation from an improvement in the historical loss experience and improved asset quality.  The recovery of loan losses totaled $3.0 million and the allowance for loan losses totaled $10.6 million, or 2.98% of total loans, at December 31, 2013.

Annual Earnings

Net income totaled $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $9.9 million for the same period one year ago.  The return on average assets was 1.45% compared to 1.85% for the same period one year ago, and the return on average equity was 13.49% compared to 21.87%.

Net interest income totaled $18.6 million for the period, compared to $18.4 million for the same period one year ago, and the net interest margin was 3.86% compared to 3.72%.   Noninterest income totaled $7.4 million, which was a $513 thousand or 7% increase compared to $6.9 million for the prior year.  The increase in noninterest income was mostly attributable to revenue from service charges on deposits that was $368 thousand or 17% higher, and revenue from the wealth management division that was $219 thousand or 13% higher than the prior year.

Noninterest expenses decreased $2.0 million, or 9%, to $18.8 million for the year compared to $20.8 million for the prior year.  The decrease was attributable to expenses from other real estate owned, which decreased by $1.3 million and FDIC assessments that decreased by $430 thousand.  The decrease in noninterest expenses was also attributable to non-recurring items in 2013, including lease termination costs totaling $864 thousand.  These decreases in expenses were partially offset by increases in bank franchise tax, marketing, and data processing.

The Bank recorded a recovery of loan losses totaling $3.9 million for the year, compared to a recovery of loan losses totaling $425 thousand for the prior year.  The recovery was primarily a result of a decrease in the general allocation from an improvement in the historical loss experience and improved asset quality.

Balance Sheet

Assets totaled $518.2 million at December 31, 2014.  Gross loans increased by $21.3 million or 6%, to $378.4 million during the year while securities decreased $20.4 million to $84.7 million.  Growth of the loan portfolio was led by residential real estate loans with balances that increased $21.8 million during the year, followed by multi-family and commercial real estate loans with balances that increased by $6.0 million.  These increases were partially offset by a $4.6 million decrease in construction loan balances during the year. Changes in the earning asset mix had a favorable impact on the net interest margin during 2014.

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $12.1 million, while time deposits and other borrowings decreased $22.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively.  The Bank had less reliance on wholesale funding at December 31, 2014 when compared to the prior year.  Changes in the funding mix also had a favorable impact on the net interest margin during 2014.

Capital and Asset Quality

Substandard loans decreased by $7.7 million or 33%, to $15.8 million at the end of the year compared to $23.5 million at the end of the prior year.  Nonperforming assets, which includes other real estate owned, decreased 33% to $9.9 million at December 31, 2014 compared to $14.7 million one year ago.  Other real estate owned decreased to $1.9 million compared to $3.0 million at the end of the prior year.

Total shareholders’ equity increased $6.0 million to $59.6 million at December 31, 2014, compared to $53.6 million one year ago.  The book value per common share was $9.17 at the end of the year compared to $7.96 at the prior year end. Regulatory capital ratios were higher than previous periods, with the total risk-based capital ratio increasing to 19.93% compared to 18.21% at the prior year end.

Caution about Forward Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company’s future operations and are generally identified by phrases such as “the Company expects,” “the Company believes” or words of similar import. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reliable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For details on factors that could affect expectations, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


About the Company

First National Corporation, headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia, is the bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907.  The Bank offers loan, deposit, and wealth management products and services from 12 office locations located throughout the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Banking services are also accessed from the Bank’s website, www.fbvirginia.com, and from a network of ATMs located throughout its market area.  The Bank operates divisions under the names First Mortgage and First Bank Wealth Management.  First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which invests in entities that provide investment services and title insurance.


 
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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
 
Income Statement
December 31, 2014
 
September 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Interest income
                   
  Interest and fees on loans
$         4,623
 
$         4,536
 
$      4,403
 
$         4,215
 
$         4,422
 
  Interest on deposits in banks
5
 
3
 
14
 
16
 
16
 
  Interest on securities available for sale
566
 
622
 
657
 
657
 
636
 
  Dividends on restricted securities
                20
 
                20
 
             21
 
                21
 
                19
 
Total interest income
$         5,214
 
$         5,181
 
$      5,095
 
$         4,909
 
$         5,093
 
                     
Interest expense
                   
  Interest on deposits
$            327
 
$            343
 
$         372
 
$            400
 
$            458
 
  Interest on federal funds purchased
1
 
2
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
  Interest on trust preferred capital notes
55
 
55
 
54
 
54
 
56
 
  Interest on other borrowings
                26
 
                30
 
             30
 
                29
 
                30
 
Total interest expense
$            409
 
$            430
 
$         456
 
$            483
 
$            544
 
                     
Net interest income
$         4,805
 
$         4,751
 
$      4,639
 
$         4,426
 
$         4,549
 
Recovery of loan losses
         (3,150)
 
            (100)
 
        (400)
 
            (200)
 
         (2,950)
 
Net interest income after recovery of loan losses
 
$         7,955
 
 
$         4,851
 
 
$      5,039
 
 
$         4,626
 
 
$         7,499
 
                     
Noninterest income
                   
  Service charges on deposit accounts
$            644
 
$            655
 
$         643
 
$            630
 
$            654
 
  ATM and check card fees
352
 
367
 
365
 
335
 
354
 
  Wealth management fees
465
 
494
 
472
 
484
 
463
 
  Fees for other customer services
90
 
94
 
126
 
87
 
89
 
  Income from bank owned life insurance
101
 
103
 
89
 
74
 
159
 
  Gains on sale of loans
23
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
22
 
  Net gains (losses) on sale of securities
765
 
(91)
 
22
 
-
 
-
 
  Other operating income
                  9
 
                32
 
             8
 
                6
 
                30
 
Total noninterest income
$         2,449
 
$         1,654
 
$      1,725
 
$         1,616
 
$         1,771
 
                     
Noninterest expense
                   
  Salaries and employee benefits
$         2,855
 
$         2,668
 
$      2,554
 
$         2,509
 
$         3,040
 
  Occupancy
315
 
303
 
278
 
315
 
302
 
  Equipment
293
 
299
 
295
 
304
 
319
 
  Marketing
77
 
114
 
126
 
109
 
41
 
  Stationery and supplies
  Legal and professional fees
75
320
 
84
250
 
94
247
 
80
202
 
66
340
 
  ATM and check card fees
168
 
167
 
163
 
163
 
166
 
  FDIC assessment
70
 
90
 
122
 
172
 
174
 
  Bank franchise tax
105
 
106
 
105
 
94
 
70
 
  Other real estate owned, net
(151)
 
(23)
 
(70)
 
31
 
380
 
  Telecommunications
81
 
75
 
73
 
71
 
71
 
  Data processing
140
 
129
 
134
 
115
 
99
 
  Net losses on disposal of premises and equipment
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
2
 
 
601
 
  Loss on lease termination
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
54
 
  Other operating expense
              523
 
              491
 
           427
 
              446
 
              509
 
Total noninterest expense
$         4,871
 
$         4,753
 
$      4,548
 
$         4,613
 
$         6,232
 
                     
Income before income taxes
$         5,533
 
$         1,752
 
$      2,216
 
$         1,629
 
$         3,038
 
Income tax provision (benefit)
           1,837
 
              505
 
           674
 
              483
 
         (4,352)
 
Net income
$         3,696
 
$         1,247
 
$      1,542
 
$         1,146
 
$         7,390
 
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock
 
              328
 
 
              329
 
 
           261
 
 
              220
 
 
              228
 
Net income available to common shareholders
 
$         3,368
 
 
$            918
 
 
$      1,281
 
 
$            926
 
 
$         7,162
 
                     
Common Share and Per Common Share Data
                 
Net income, basic and diluted
$           0.68
 
$           0.19
 
$        0.26
 
$           0.19
 
$           1.46
 
Shares outstanding at period end
4,904,577
 
4,903,612
 
4,902,582
 
4,901,464
 
4,901,464
 
Weighted average shares, basic and diluted
 
4,903,748
 
 
4,902,716
 
 
4,901,599
 
 
4,901,464
 
 
4,901,464
 
Book value at period end
$           9.17
 
$           8.77
 
$        8.58
 
$           8.24
 
$            7.96
 
Cash dividends
$         0.025
 
$         0.025
 
$      0.025
 
$                -
 
$                 -
 

 
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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
   
(unaudited)
For the Quarter Ended
   
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2014
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
   
Key Performance Ratios
                     
Return on average assets
2.81%
 
0.95%
 
1.16%
 
0.88%
 
5.55%
   
Return on average equity
25.03%
 
8.64%
 
11.05%
 
8.53%
 
62.96%
   
Net interest margin
3.96%
 
3.92%
 
3.81%
 
3.72%
 
3.68%
   
Efficiency ratio (1)
76.61%
 
72.74%
 
71.94%
 
74.87%
 
81.40%
   
                       
Average Balances
                     
Average assets
$     521,889
 
$     521,622
 
$    531,250
 
$    525,304
 
$      528,475
   
Average earning assets
487,591
 
487,541
 
496,304
 
490,521
 
496,619
   
Average shareholders’ equity
58,583
 
57,217
 
55,965
 
54,427
 
46,569
   
                       
Asset Quality
                     
Loan charge-offs
$              80
 
$            302
 
$           306
 
$           239
 
$             192
   
Loan recoveries
231
 
112
 
429
 
79
 
1,911
   
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
(151)
 
190
 
(123)
 
160
 
(1,719)
   
Non-accrual loans
8,000
 
8,673
 
11,221
 
11,696
 
11,678
   
Other real estate owned, net
1,888
 
1,807
 
2,221
 
2,992
 
3,030
   
Nonperforming assets
9,888
 
10,480
 
13,443
 
14,688
 
14,708
   
Loans over 90 days past due, still accruing
-
 
2,148
 
325
 
111
 
49
   
Troubled debt restructurings, accruing
932
 
796
 
978
 
986
 
829
   
Special mention loans
23,259
 
18,411
 
19,807
 
20,606
 
19,660
   
Substandard loans, accruing
15,792
 
20,088
 
20,315
 
21,917
 
23,470
   
Doubtful loans
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
                       
Capital Ratios
                     
Tier 1 capital
$           70,312
 
$           66,325
 
$         64,732
 
$       63,041
 
$        61,800
   
Total capital
75,045
 
71,084
 
69,455
 
67,687
 
66,437
   
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
19.93%
 
18.92%
 
18.64%
 
18.49%
 
18.21%
   
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
18.67%
 
17.65%
 
17.38%
 
17.22%
 
16.94%
   
Leverage ratio
13.47%
 
12.74%
 
12.22%
 
12.05%
 
11.75%
   
                       
Balance Sheet
                     
Cash and due from banks
$             6,043
 
$             6,862
 
$           6,587
 
$       7,106
 
$          5,767
   
Interest-bearing deposits in banks
18,802
 
3,885
 
12,735
 
27,017
 
25,741
   
Securities available for sale, at fair value
83,292
 
104,710
 
108,884
 
110,561
 
103,301
   
Restricted securities, at cost
1,366
 
1,636
 
1,636
 
1,636
 
1,804
   
Loans held for sale
328
 
181
 
-
 
-
 
-
   
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses
371,692
 
364,974
 
357,484
 
349,250
 
346,449
   
Other real estate owned, net of valuation allowance
1,888
 
1,807
 
2,221
 
2,992
 
3,030
   
Premises and equipment, net
16,126
 
16,175
 
16,305
 
16,470
 
16,642
   
Accrued interest receivable
1,261
 
1,327
 
1,258
 
1,305
 
1,302
   
Bank owned life insurance
11,357
 
11,244
 
11,141
 
11,052
 
10,978
   
Other assets
               6,010
 
               6,609
 
             7,072
 
         7,206
 
            7,876
   
  Total assets
$         518,165
 
$         519,410
 
$       525,323
 
$   534,595
 
$       522,890
   
                       
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$         104,986
 
$         103,019
 
$         99,396
 
$   101,813
 
$        92,901
   
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits
 
237,618
 
 
224,655
 
 
235,929
 
 
239,725
 
 
234,054
   
Time deposits
          101,734
 
          111,245
 
        115,873
 
     120,151
 
        123,756
   
  Total deposits
$         444,338
 
$         438,919
 
$       451,198
 
$   461,689
 
$      450,711
   
Federal funds purchased
52
 
5,325
 
-
 
-
 
-
 
Other borrowings
26
 
6,033
 
6,039
 
6,046
 
6,052
 
Trust preferred capital notes
9,279
 
9,279
 
9,279
 
9,279
 
9,279
 
Other liabilities
               4,906
 
               2,232
 
             2,151
 
         2,614
 
            3,288
 
Total liabilities
$         458,601
 
$         461,788
 
$       468,667
 
$   479,628
 
$      469,330
 
                     
                     
                     
                     


 
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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Quarterly Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
                     
                         
 
  (unaudited)
     
 
For the Quarter Ended
     
 
December 31,
2014
 
September 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
     
                         
Balance Sheet (continued)
                       
Preferred stock
$       14,595
 
$      14,595
 
$     14,595
 
$    14,595
 
$        14,564
     
Common stock
6,131
 
6,130
 
6,128
 
6,127
 
6,127
     
Surplus
6,835
 
6,828
 
6,821
 
6,813
 
6,813
     
Retained earnings
33,557
 
30,312
 
29,516
 
28,286
 
27,360
     
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
         (1,554)
 
          (243)
 
          (404)
 
        (854)
 
         (1,304)
             
Total shareholders’ equity
$       59,564
 
$      57,622
 
$     56,656
 
$    54,967
 
$        53,560
             
  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$     518,165
 
$    519,410
 
$   525,323
 
$  534,595
 
$      522,890
             
                                 
Loan Data
                               
Mortgage loans on real estate:
                               
  Construction and land development
$       29,475
 
$      29,862
 
$     32,795
 
$    33,876
 
$        34,060
             
  Secured by farm land
1,129
 
1,193
 
1,234
 
1,257
 
1,264
             
  Secured by 1-4 family residential
163,727
 
155,298
 
151,043
 
147,541
 
141,961
             
  Other real estate loans
150,673
 
153,576
 
145,249
 
141,462
 
144,704
             
Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate)
2,975
 
2,905
 
3,067
 
 
3,060
 
 
3,418
             
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate)
18,191
 
20,038
 
21,730
 
 
20,321
 
 
19,385
             
Consumer installment loans
4,785
 
4,881
 
4,859
 
4,816
 
4,935
             
Deposit overdrafts
285
 
248
 
229
 
213
 
279
             
All other loans
           7,170
 
          6,689
 
         7,284
 
        6,987
 
            7,087
             
  Total loans
$     378,410
 
$    374,690
 
$   367,490
 
$  359,533
 
$      357,093
             
Allowance for loan losses
         (6,718)
 
       (9,716)
 
     (10,006)
 
   (10,283)
 
       (10,644)
             
Loans, net
$     371,692
 
$    364,974
 
$   357,484
 
$  349,250
 
$      346,449
             
                                 
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income
                       
GAAP measures:
                               
  Interest income – loans
$        4,623
 
$        4,536
 
$      4,403
 
$      4,215
 
$          4,422
             
  Interest income – investments and other
591
 
645
 
692
 
694
 
671
             
  Interest expense – deposits
327
 
343
 
372
 
400
 
458
             
  Interest expense – other borrowings
26
 
30
 
30
 
29
 
30
             
Interest expense – trust preferred capital notes
             55
 
             55
 
             54
 
 
             54
 
 
                 56
             
Interest expense – other
                 1
 
                 2
 
                -
 
                -
 
                   -
             
Total net interest income
$        4,805
 
$        4,751
 
$      4,639
 
$      4,426
 
$          4,549
             
Non-GAAP measures:
                               
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans
$             24
 
$             27
 
$           28
 
 
$           29
 
 
$               22
             
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities
               42
 
               44
 
             49
 
 
             49
 
 
                 41
             
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income
$             66
 
$             71
 
$           77
 
 
$           78
 
 
$               63
             
Total tax-equivalent net interest income
$        4,871
 
$        4,822
 
$      4,716
 
$      4,504
 
$          4,612
             
 
                 
 
                 
                             
         


 
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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Year-to-Date Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
       
 
(unaudited)
For the Year Ended
   
Income Statement
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
       
Interest and dividend income
             
  Interest and fees on loans
$    17,777
 
$    18,844
       
  Interest on federal funds sold
-
 
-
       
  Interest on deposits in banks
38
 
61
       
  Interest and dividends on securities available for sale:
             
    Taxable interest
2,144
 
1,870
       
    Tax-exempt interest
358
 
307
       
    Dividends
             82
 
             75
       
Total interest and dividend income
$    20,399
 
$    21,157
       
               
Interest expense
             
  Interest on deposits
$      1,442
 
$      2,368
       
  Interest on federal funds purchased
3
 
-
       
  Interest on trust preferred capital notes
218
 
222
       
  Interest on other borrowings
           115
 
           119
       
Total interest expense
$      1,778
 
$      2,709
       
               
Net interest income
$    18,621
 
$    18,448
       
Recovery of loan losses
      (3,850)
 
         (425)
       
Net interest income after recovery of loan losses
$    22,471
 
$    18,873
       
               
Noninterest income
             
  Service charges on deposit accounts
$      2,572
 
$      2,204
       
  ATM and check card fees
1,419
 
1,425
       
  Wealth management fees
1,915
 
1,696
       
  Fees for other customer services
397
 
391
       
  Income from bank owned life insurance
367
 
358
       
  Gains on sale of loans
23
 
193
       
  Net gains on sale of securities available for sale
696
 
-
       
  Other operating income
             55
 
           664
       
Total noninterest income
$      7,444
 
$      6,931
       
               
Noninterest expense
             
  Salaries and employee benefits
$    10,586
 
$    10,528
       
  Occupancy
1,211
 
1,282
       
  Equipment
1,191
 
1,208
       
  Marketing
426
 
345
       
  Stationery and supplies
  Legal and professional fees
333
1,019
 
288
975
       
  ATM and check card fees
661
 
668
       
  FDIC assessment
454
 
884
       
  Bank franchise tax
410
 
279
       
  Other real estate owned, net
(213)
 
1,115
       
  Telecommunications
300
 
283
       
  Data processing
518
 
376
       
  Net losses on disposal of premises and equipment
2
 
601
       
  Loss on lease termination
  Other operating expense
             -
        1,887
 
          263
        1,655
       
Total noninterest expense
$    18,785
 
$    20,750
       
               
Income before income taxes
$    11,130
 
$      5,054
       
Income tax provision (benefit)
        3,499
 
      (4,820)
       
Net income
$      7,631
 
$      9,874
       
Effective dividend and accretion on preferred stock
        1,138
 
           913
       
Net income available to common shareholders
$      6,493
 
$      8,961
       
               
Common Share and Per Common Share Data
             
Net income, basic and diluted
$        1.32
 
$        1.83
       
Shares outstanding at period end
4,904,577
 
4,901,464
       
Weighted average shares, basic and diluted
4,902,389
 
4,901,464
       
Book value at period end
$        9.17
 
$        7.96
       
Cash dividends
$      0.075
 
$              -
       


 
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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Year-to-Date Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
       
 
(unaudited)
For the Year Ended
   
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
       
Key Performance Ratios
             
Return on average assets
1.45%
 
1.85%
       
Return on average equity
13.49%
 
21.87%
       
Net interest margin
3.86%
 
3.72%
       
Efficiency ratio
74.03%
 
74.86%
       
               
Average Balances
             
Average assets
$       525,028
 
$       533,724
       
Average earning assets
490,472
 
502,736
       
Average shareholders’ equity
56,579
 
45,139
       
               
Asset Quality
             
Loan charge-offs
$              927
 
$           4,492
       
Loan recoveries
851
 
2,486
       
Net charge-offs
76
 
2,006
       
               
Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income
           
GAAP measures:
             
  Interest income – loans
$         17,777
 
$         18,844
       
  Interest income – investments and other
2,622
 
2,313
       
  Interest expense – deposits
1,442
 
2,368
       
  Interest expense – other borrowings
115
 
119
       
Interest expense – trust preferred capital notes
                218
 
              222
       
Interest expense – other
                    3
 
                     -
       
Total net interest income
$         18,621
 
$         18,448
       
Non-GAAP measures:
             
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans
$              108
 
 
$                82
       
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities
                184
 
 
                158
       
Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income
$              292
 
 
$              240
       
Total tax-equivalent net interest income
$         18,913
 
$         18,688
       




(1) The efficiency ratio is computed by dividing noninterest expense excluding other real estate owned income/expense, net losses on disposal of premises and equipment, and loss on land lease termination by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and noninterest income excluding gains and losses on sales of securities and gain on termination of postretirement benefit obligation.  Tax equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit realized from interest income that is nontaxable to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit is 34%. See the table above for the quarterly and yearly tax-equivalent net interest income and a reconciliation of net interest income to tax-equivalent net interest income.  The efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure that management believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency.  Such information is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as such.  Management believes, however, such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operational performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP.


 
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