American National Bankshares Inc. Reports First Quarter

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American National Bankshares Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Earnings

DANVILLE, VA --(Marketwired - April 20, 2017) -

  • Q1 2017 net income of $4.1 million
  • Diluted EPS $0.47 for Q1 2017
  • Net interest margin of 3.44% for Q1 2017
  • Average shareholders' equity for Q1 of $203.5 million is 11.97% of average assets
  • Loan growth for Q1 2017 of $55.1 million or 4.7%

American National Bankshares Inc. ("American National") ( NASDAQ : AMNB ), parent company of American National Bank and Trust Company, today announced net income for the first quarter of 2017 of $4,063,000 compared to $4,128,000 for the first quarter of 2016, a $65,000 or 1.6% decrease. Basic and diluted net income per common share was $0.47 for the first quarter of 2017 compared to $0.48 for the 2016 quarter. Net income for the first quarter of 2017 produced a return on average assets of 0.96%, a return on average equity of 7.99%, and a return on average tangible equity of 10.56%.

Financial Performance and Overview

Jeffrey V. Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer, reported, "This past year, from March 2016 to March 2017, our loan portfolio had growth of $185.4 million (17.9%). During the first quarter of 2017, our loan portfolio grew $55.1 million (4.7%).

"Our primary funding source for loans is deposits, especially core deposits. During the past year, from March 2016 to March 2017, our deposits grew $123.7 million (9.6%). During the first quarter of 2017, our deposits grew $45.5 million (3.3%).

"We're very encouraged by the increasing level of business activity in the bank. In September 2016, we announced our plans to enter two new markets - Roanoke, Virginia, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Our strategy was hiring top-notch bankers within those communities. These efforts have paid large dividends, while increasing expenses for the quarter, and have provided significant balance sheet growth, loans and deposits, for American National.

"On the earnings side, our net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $4,063,000, down slightly from $4,128,000 in the first quarter of 2016, a decrease of $65,000 or 1.6%.

"Net interest income was up by $550,000 (4.4%) in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter of 2016, driven primarily by growth in earning assets.

"Provision for loan losses was up $250,000 in the first quarter of 2017, compared to the first quarter of 2016. The need for additional provision expense was directly related to strong loan growth.

"Noninterest income was down slightly from the prior year quarter, mainly related to lower levels of securities gains and Small Business Investment Corporation ("SBIC") income, which was offset by an increase in mortgage banking income.

"Noninterest expense increased in the 2017 quarter by $523,000 (5.3%). The higher level of expense related mostly to our entry into two new markets in the fourth quarter of 2016."

Haley concluded, "2017 is off to an outstanding start. We are pleased with our balance sheet growth on both the asset and liability side. We acknowledge that rising interest rates and market forces together will likely put continued pressure on our net interest margin going forward. Since the election last year, stock prices for banks, ours included, have been remarkably buoyant. In the near term, preliminary indications are there may be an easing of the regulatory overload that has impaired our industry's ability to grow and generate optimum returns for our shareholders. American National is optimistic about the future of community banking."

Capital

American National's capital ratios remain strong and exceed all regulatory requirements.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2017, average shareholders' equity was 11.97% of average assets, compared to 12.86% for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Book value per common share was $23.64 at March 31, 2017, compared to $23.27 at March 31, 2016.

Tangible book value per common share was $18.38 at March 31, 2017, compared to $17.90 at March 31, 2016.

Credit Quality Measurements

Non-performing assets ($1,061,000 of 90 day past due loans, $2,428,000 of non-accrual loans and $1,664,000 of other real estate owned) represented 0.30% of total assets at March 31, 2017, compared to 0.43% at March 31, 2016.

Annualized net charge offs to average loans were zero basis points (0.00%) for the 2017 first quarter, compared to a one basis point (0.01%) net recovery for the same quarter in 2016.

Other real estate owned was $1,664,000 at March 31, 2017, compared to $1,493,000 at March 31, 2016, an increase of $171,000 or 11.4%.

Acquisition related financial impact

The purchase accounting adjustments related to our two most recent acquisitions have had and continue to have a positive impact on net interest income and income before income tax for American National. The impact of the adjustments for the quarters reported is summarized below (dollars in thousands):

         
Increases to:   March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016
             
Net Interest Income   $ 434   $ 1,001
Income Before Income Taxes   $ 268   $ 713
             

Net Interest Income

Net interest income before the provision for loan losses increased to $13,134,000 in the first quarter of 2017 from $12,584,000 in the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $550,000 or 4.4%.

For the 2017 quarter, the net interest margin was 3.44% compared to 3.67% for the same quarter in 2016, a decrease of 23 basis points or 6.3%. The decline was mostly driven by lower yield levels on earning assets and reduced accretion income.

For the 2017 quarter, the net interest margin was 3.44% compared to 3.45% for the fourth quarter of 2016, a decrease of one basis point.

Provision for Loan Losses and Allowance for Loan Losses

Provision expense for the first quarter of 2017 was $300,000 compared to $50,000 for the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $250,000.

There was significant growth in the loans outstanding in the first quarter 2017, a net of $55.1 million or 4.7%. The additional provision resulted principally from increased loan volume. It was somewhat mitigated by continued strong asset quality metrics.

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.07% at March 31, 2017 compared to 1.23% at March 31, 2016.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income totaled $3,271,000 in the first quarter of 2017, compared with $3,297,000 in the first quarter of 2016, a decrease of $26,000 or 0.8%.

Mortgage banking income increased $237,000 (81.2%) over the first quarter of 2016, driven by volume.

Securities gains decreased $107,000. Securities sales are used as needed for liquidity purposes

SBIC income decreased $140,000. This is a volatile revenue source.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $10,441,000 in the first quarter of 2017, compared to $9,918,000 in the first quarter of 2016, an increase of $523,000 or 5.3%. The major factor affecting expense was salaries, which increased $584,000 (13.9%), largely related to the new hires in Roanoke and Winston Salem. Total bank wide full-time equivalent employees were 326 for the first quarter of 2017, compared to 301 for the first quarter of 2016.

Income taxes for the first quarter of 2017 were favorably impacted by a change in accounting for employee stock compensation. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 28%, compared to 30% for the same quarter of 2016.

About American National

American National is a multi-state bank holding company with total assets of approximately $1.7 billion. Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, American National is the parent company of American National Bank and Trust Company. American National Bank is a community bank serving Virginia and North Carolina with 27 banking offices and two loan production offices. American National Bank also manages an additional $812 million of trust, investment and brokerage assets in its Trust and Investment Services Division. Additional information about the company and the bank is available on the bank's website at www.amnb.com .

Shares of American National are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AMNB."

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Certain of the statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. The statements herein are based on certain assumptions and analyses by American National and are factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such statements for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: changes in interest rates; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; significant changes in the economic scenario; significant changes in regulatory requirements; significant changes in securities markets; changes in technology and information security; and changes regarding acquisitions and dispositions. Consequently, all forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and the cautionary language in American National's most recent Form 10-K report and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. American National does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

   
American National Bankshares Inc.  
Consolidated Balance Sheets  
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)  
Unaudited  
             
    March 31  
ASSETS   2017     2016  
                 
Cash and due from banks   $ 27,418     $ 26,345  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks     67,372       61,186  
                 
Securities available for sale, at fair value     292,567       356,998  
Restricted stock, at cost     5,492       5,355  
Loans held for sale     1,872       785  
                 
Loans     1,219,958       1,034,564  
  Less allowance for loan losses     (13,108 )     (12,675 )
    Net Loans     1,206,850       1,021,889  
                 
Premises and equipment, net     25,658       23,241  
Other real estate owned, net     1,664       1,493  
Goodwill     43,872       43,872  
Core deposit intangibles, net     1,554       2,395  
Bank owned life insurance     18,270       17,773  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets     23,216       21,222  
                 
    Total assets   $ 1,715,805     $ 1,582,554  
                 
                 
Liabilities                
  Demand deposits -- noninterest-bearing   $ 381,247     $ 321,599  
  Demand deposits -- interest-bearing     222,356       231,970  
  Money market deposits     314,495       218,543  
  Savings deposits     126,774       119,286  
  Time deposits     371,232       401,033  
    Total deposits     1,416,104       1,292,431  
                 
                 
  Customer repurchase agreements     47,776       42,184  
  Long-term borrowings     9,985       9,963  
  Junior subordinated debt     27,749       27,648  
  Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     9,950       9,885  
    Total liabilities     1,511,564       1,382,111  
                 
Shareholders' equity                
  Preferred stock, $5 par, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding     -       -  
  Common stock, $1 par, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 8,638,744 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 8,612,658 shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 and     8,591       8,575  
  Capital in excess of par value     75,445       74,744  
  Retained earnings     121,590       113,628  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net     (1,385 )     3,496  
    Total shareholders' equity     204,241       200,443  
                     
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 1,715,805     $ 1,582,554  
                 
                 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Unaudited
         
    Three Months Ended
    March 31
    2017   2016
Interest and Dividend Income:            
  Interest and fees on loans   $ 12,704   $ 12,115
  Interest and dividends on securities:            
    Taxable     1,154     1,084
    Tax-exempt     635     823
    Dividends     79     91
  Other interest income     109     58
    Total interest and dividend income     14,681     14,171
             
Interest Expense:            
  Interest on deposits     1,200     1,297
  Interest on short-term borrowings     28     1
  Interest on long-term borrowings     80     81
  Interest on junior subordinated debt     239     208
    Total interest expense     1,547     1,587
             
Net Interest Income     13,134     12,584
  Provision for loan losses     300     50
             
Net Interest Income After Provision  for Loan Losses     12,834     12,534
             
Noninterest Income:            
  Trust fees     912     930
  Service charges on deposit accounts     484     492
  Other fees and commissions     712     672
  Mortgage banking income     529     292
  Securities gains, net     259     366
  Brokerage fees     192     204
  Income from Small Business Investment Companies     26     166
  Other     157     175
    Total noninterest income     3,271     3,297
             
Noninterest Expense:            
  Salaries     4,799     4,215
  Employee benefits     1,183     1,114
  Occupancy and equipment     1,068     1,099
  FDIC assessment     129     188
  Bank franchise tax     256     256
  Core deposit intangible amortization     165     288
  Data processing     487     444
  Software     279     297
  Other real estate owned, net     43     104
  Other     2,032     1,913
    Total noninterest expense     10,441     9,918
             
Income Before Income Taxes     5,664     5,913
Income Taxes     1,601     1,785
Net Income   $ 4,063   $ 4,128
             
Net Income Per Common Share:            
  Basic   $ 0.47   $ 0.48
  Diluted   $ 0.47   $ 0.48
Average Common Shares Outstanding:            
  Basic     8,633,219     8,611,840
  Diluted     8,651,139     8,617,008
               
                               
American National Bankshares Inc.                              
Financial Highlights                              
                               
  (In thousands, except share, ratio and                             
  nonfinancial data, unaudited)  1st Qtr     4th Qtr     1st Qtr     YTD     YTD  
    2017     2016     2016     2017     2016  
EARNINGS                                        
  Interest income   $ 14,681     $ 14,167     $ 14,171     $ 14,681     $ 14,171  
  Interest expense     1,547       1,521       1,587       1,547       1,587  
  Net interest income     13,134       12,646       12,584       13,134       12,584  
  Provision for loan losses     300       50       50       300       50  
  Noninterest income     3,271       3,721       3,297       3,271       3,297  
  Noninterest expense     10,441       10,360       9,918       10,441       9,918  
  Income taxes     1,601       1,835       1,785       1,601       1,785  
  Net income     4,063       4,122       4,128       4,063       4,128  
                                         
PER COMMON SHARE                                        
  Income per share - basic   $ 0.47     $ 0.48     $ 0.48     $ 0.47     $ 0.48  
  Income per share - diluted     0.47       0.48       0.48       0.47       0.48  
  Cash dividends paid     0.24       0.24       0.24       0.24       0.24  
  Book value per share     23.64       23.37       23.27       23.64       23.27  
  Book value per share - tangible (a)     18.38       18.08       17.90       18.38       17.90  
  Closing market price     37.25       34.80       25.33       37.25       25.33  
                                         
FINANCIAL RATIOS                                        
  Return on average assets     0.96 %     1.00 %     1.06 %     0.96 %     1.06 %
  Return on average equity     7.99       8.10       8.28       7.99       8.28  
  Return on average tangible equity (b)     10.56       10.73       11.27       10.56       11.27  
  Average equity to average assets     11.97       12.39       12.86       11.97       12.86  
  Tangible equity to tangible assets (a)     9.51       9.54       10.04       9.51       10.04  
  Net interest margin, taxable equivalent     3.44       3.45       3.67       3.44       3.67  
  Efficiency ratio (c)     62.97       62.32       61.36       62.97       61.36  
  Effective tax rate     28.27       30.80       30.19       28.27       30.19  
                                         
PERIOD-END BALANCES                                        
  Securities   $ 298,059     $ 352,726     $ 362,353     $ 298,059     $ 362,353  
  Loans held for sale     1,872       5,996       785       1,872       785  
  Loans, net of unearned income     1,219,958       1,164,821       1,034,564       1,219,958       1,034,564  
  Goodwill and other intangibles     45,426       45,591       46,267       45,426       46,267  
  Assets     1,715,805       1,678,638       1,582,554       1,715,805       1,582,554  
  Assets - tangible (a)     1,670,379       1,633,047       1,536,287       1,670,379       1,536,287  
  Deposits     1,416,104       1,370,640       1,292,431       1,416,104       1,292,431  
  Customer repurchase agreements     47,776       39,166       42,184       47,776       42,184  
  Other short-term borrowings     -       20,000       -       -       -  
  Long-term borrowings     37,734       37,704       37,611       37,734       37,611  
  Shareholders' equity     204,241       201,380       200,443       204,241       200,443  
  Shareholders' equity - tangible (a)     158,815       155,789       154,176       158,815       154,176  
                                         
AVERAGE BALANCES                                        
  Securities (d)   $ 324,588     $ 345,035     $ 347,290     $ 324,588     $ 347,290  
  Loans held for sale     2,414       4,758       2,055       2,414       2,055  
  Loans, net of unearned income     1,195,560       1,110,524       1,016,696       1,195,560       1,016,696  
  Interest-earning assets     1,574,460       1,515,597       1,424,808       1,574,460       1,424,808  
  Goodwill and other intangibles     45,517       45,693       46,441       45,517       46,441  
  Assets     1,699,730       1,643,250       1,551,124       1,699,730       1,551,124  
  Assets - tangible (a)     1,654,213       1,597,557       1,504,683       1,654,213       1,504,683  
  Interest-bearing deposits     1,021,110       986,622       950,271       1,021,110       950,271  
  Deposits     1,392,117       1,345,743       1,260,534       1,392,117       1,260,534  
  Customer repurchase agreements     45,106       45,281       44,412       45,106       44,412  
  Other short-term borrowings     11,833       1,087       -       11,833       -  
  Long-term borrowings     37,717       37,686       37,593       37,717       37,593  
  Shareholders' equity     203,459       203,603       199,525       203,459       199,525  
  Shareholders' equity - tangible (a)     157,942       157,910       153,084       157,942       153,084  
                                           
                               
American National Bankshares Inc.                              
Financial Highlights                              
                               
  (In thousands, except share, ratio and                             
  nonfinancial data, unaudited)  1st Qtr     4th Qtr     1st Qtr     YTD     YTD  
    2017     2016     2016     2017     2016  
CAPITAL                                        
  Average shares outstanding - basic     8,633,219       8,615,700       8,611,840       8,633,219       8,611,840  
  Average shares outstanding - diluted     8,651,139       8,629,777       8,617,008       8,651,139       8,617,008  
                                         
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES                                        
  Beginning balance   $ 12,801     $ 12,757     $ 12,601     $ 12,801     $ 12,601  
  Provision for loan losses     300       50       50       300       50  
  Charge-offs     (49 )     (81 )     (40 )     (49 )     (40 )
  Recoveries     56       75       64       56       64  
  Ending balance   $ 13,108     $ 12,801     $ 12,675     $ 13,108     $ 12,675  
                                         
LOANS                                        
  Construction and land development   $ 130,691     $ 114,258     $ 82,711     $ 130,691     $ 82,711  
  Commercial real estate     538,069       510,960       424,538       538,069       424,538  
  Residential real estate     216,035       215,104       225,737       216,035       225,737  
  Home equity     110,844       110,751       100,019       110,844       100,019  
  Commercial and industrial     219,455       208,717       196,110       219,455       196,110  
  Consumer     4,864       5,031       5,449       4,864       5,449  
  Total   $ 1,219,958     $ 1,164,821     $ 1,034,564     $ 1,219,958     $ 1,034,564  
                                         
NONPERFORMING ASSETS AT PERIOD-END                                        
  Nonperforming loans:                                        
    90 days past due and accruing   $ 1,061     $ 587     $ 371     $ 1,061     $ 371  
    Nonaccrual     2,428       2,965       4,905       2,428       4,905  
  Other real estate owned     1,664       1,328       1,493       1,664       1,493  
  Nonperforming assets   $ 5,153     $ 4,880     $ 6,769     $ 5,153     $ 6,769  
                                         
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS                                        
  Allowance for loan losses to total loans     1.07 %     1.10 %     1.23 %     1.07 %     1.23 %
  Allowance for loan losses to                                        
  nonperforming loans     375.70       360.39       240.24       375.70       240.24  
  Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.30       0.29       0.43       0.30       0.43  
  Nonperforming loans to total loans     0.29       0.30       0.51       0.29       0.51  
  Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries)                                        
  to average loans     0.00       0.00       (0.01 )     0.00       (0.01 )
                                         
                                         
OTHER DATA                                        
Fiduciary assets at period-end (e) (f)   $ 519,901     $ 498,767     $ 491,257     $ 519,901     $ 491,257  
Retail brokerage assets at period-end (e) (f)   $ 292,505     $ 282,454     $ 268,542     $ 292,505     $ 268,542  
Number full-time equivalent employees (g)     326       320       301       326       301  
Number of full service offices     27       26       25       27       25  
Number of loan production offices     2       2       2       2       2  
Number of ATM's     34       34       33       34       33  
                                         
 
Notes:
 
  (a) - Excludes goodwill and other intangible assets.
  (b) - Excludes amortization expense, net of tax, of intangible assets.
  (c) - The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense excluding gains or losses on the sale of OREO by net interest income including tax equivalent income on nontaxable loans and securities and noninterest income and excluding (i) gains or losses on securities and (ii) gains or losses on sale of premises and equipment.
  (d) - Average does not include unrealized gains and losses.
  (e) - Market value.
  (f) - Assets are not owned by the Company and are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheet.
  (g) - Average for quarter.
 
       
    Net Interest Income Analysis  
    For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016  
    (in thousands, except rates)  
                             
                             
            Interest            
    Average Balance   Income/Expense   Yield/Rate  
                             
    2017   2016   2017   2016   2017     2016  
Loans:                                    
  Commercial   $ 219,922   $ 188,275   $ 2,054   $ 1,855   3.79 %   3.96 %
  Real estate     973,215     824,970     10,624     10,090   4.37     4.89  
  Consumer     4,837     5,506     91     231   7.63     16.87  
    Total loans     1,197,974     1,018,751     12,769     12,176   4.27     4.79  
                                     
Securities:                                    
  Federal agencies & GSEs     96,965     88,283     442     378   1.82     1.71  
  Mortgage-backed & CMOs     78,054     75,891     413     400   2.12     2.11  
  State and municipal     131,397     166,187     1,152     1,493   3.51     3.59  
  Other     18,172     16,929     186     146   4.09     3.45  
    Total securities     324,588     347,290     2,193     2,417   2.70     2.78  
                                     
Deposits in other banks     51,898     58,767     109     58   0.85     0.40  
                                     
  Total interest-earning assets     1,574,460     1,424,808     15,071     14,651   3.84     4.12  
                                     
Non-earning assets     125,270     126,316                        
                                     
    Total assets   $ 1,699,730   $ 1,551,124                        
                                     
Deposits:                                    
  Demand   $ 215,930   $ 231,368     11     36   0.02     0.06  
  Money market     305,639     205,274     241     76   0.32     0.15  
  Savings     124,250     117,650     9     14   0.03     0.05  
  Time     375,291     395,979     939     1,171   1.01     1.19  
    Total deposits     1,021,110     950,271     1,200     1,297   0.48     0.55  
                                     
Customer repurchase agreements     45,106     44,412     1     1   0.01     0.01  
Other short-term borrowings     11,833     -     27     -   0.91     -  
Long-term borrowings     37,717     37,593     319     289   3.38     3.08  
  Total interest-bearing liabilities                                    
  1,115,766     1,032,276     1,547     1,587   0.56     0.62  
                                     
Noninterest bearing demand deposits     371,007     310,263                        
Other liabilities     9,498     9,060                        
Shareholders' equity     203,459     199,525                        
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                    
$ 1,699,730   $ 1,551,124                        
                                     
Interest rate spread                           3.28 %   3.50 %
Net interest margin                           3.44 %   3.67 %
                                     
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)                 13,524     13,064            
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment                 390     480            
Net interest income               $ 13,134   $ 12,584            
                                     

Contact: William W. Traynham Chief Financial Officer 434-773-2242 traynhamw@amnb.com

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