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First National Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2024 Financial Results

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First National (NASDAQ: FXNC) reported mixed results for Q4 2024, with a net loss of $933,000 ($0.10 per share) but adjusted operating earnings of $6.0 million ($0.66 per share). The company completed its largest acquisition to date with Touchstone Bankshares on October 1, 2024, expanding total assets to $2.0 billion with 33 branch offices.

Key financial metrics include a net interest margin increase of 40 basis points to 3.83%, with noninterest bearing deposits comprising 29% of total deposits. The Touchstone acquisition added $664.3 million in total assets, including $479.3 million in loans and $555.4 million in deposits. The company recorded a preliminary bargain purchase gain of $2.9 million and incurred pre-tax merger costs of $7.3 million in Q4 2024.

Asset quality remained stable with nonperforming assets at 0.35% of total assets. The company maintained its dividend policy, paying $0.155 per share in Q4 2024, up from $0.15 in previous quarters.

First National (NASDAQ: FXNC) ha riportato risultati misti per il quarto trimestre del 2024, con una perdita netta di 933.000 dollari (0,10 dollari per azione) ma utili operativi rettificati di 6,0 milioni di dollari (0,66 dollari per azione). L'azienda ha completato la sua più grande acquisizione fino ad oggi con Touchstone Bankshares il 1° ottobre 2024, espandendo il totale degli attivi a 2,0 miliardi di dollari con 33 filiali.

I principali indicatori finanziari includono un incremento del margine di interesse netto di 40 punti base, portandolo al 3,83%, con depositi non fruttiferi che rappresentano il 29% dei depositi totali. L'acquisizione di Touchstone ha aggiunto 664,3 milioni di dollari in attivi totali, inclusi 479,3 milioni di dollari in prestiti e 555,4 milioni di dollari in depositi. L'azienda ha registrato un guadagno preliminare su acquisto vantaggioso di 2,9 milioni di dollari e ha sostenuto costi di fusione ante imposte di 7,3 milioni di dollari nel quarto trimestre del 2024.

La qualità degli attivi è rimasta stabile, con attivi non performanti che rappresentano lo 0,35% del totale degli attivi. L'azienda ha mantenuto la propria politica sui dividendi, pagando 0,155 dollari per azione nel quarto trimestre del 2024, rispetto a 0,15 dollari nei trimestri precedenti.

First National (NASDAQ: FXNC) reportó resultados mixtos para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, con una pérdida neta de 933,000 dólares (0.10 dólares por acción) pero ganancias operativas ajustadas de 6.0 millones de dólares (0.66 dólares por acción). La empresa completó su adquisición más grande hasta la fecha con Touchstone Bankshares el 1 de octubre de 2024, expandiendo los activos totales a 2.0 mil millones de dólares con 33 sucursales.

Los principales indicadores financieros incluyen un aumento en el margen de interés neto de 40 puntos básicos al 3.83%, con depósitos no remunerados que representan el 29% del total de depósitos. La adquisición de Touchstone añadió 664.3 millones de dólares en activos totales, incluidos 479.3 millones de dólares en préstamos y 555.4 millones de dólares en depósitos. La compañía registró una ganancia preliminar por compra ventajosa de 2.9 millones de dólares y incurrió en costos de fusión antes de impuestos de 7.3 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre de 2024.

La calidad de los activos se mantuvo estable, con activos no productivos que representan el 0.35% del total de activos. La empresa mantuvo su política de dividendos, pagando 0.155 dólares por acción en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, un aumento con respecto a 0.15 dólares en trimestres anteriores.

퍼스트 내셔널 (NASDAQ: FXNC)은 2024년 4분기에 혼합된 결과를 보고했으며, 순손실은 933,000달러(주당 0.10달러)였으나 조정된 운영 수익은 600만 달러(주당 0.66달러)로 나타났습니다. 이 회사는 2024년 10월 1일 터치스톤 뱅크셰어스와의 최대 인수를 완료하며, 총 자산을 20억 달러로 확장하고 33개의 지점을 운영하게 되었습니다.

주요 재무 지표로는 순이자 마진이 40bp 상승하여 3.83%에 도달하였고, 비이자성 예금이 총 예금의 29%를 차지하였습니다. 터치스톤 인수로 총 자산이 6억 6,430만 달러 증가했으며, 이에는 4억 7,930만 달러의 대출과 5억 5,540만 달러의 예금이 포함됩니다. 회사는 2024년 4분기에 290만 달러의 예비 계약 이익을 기록했으며, 인수 관련 세전 비용으로 730만 달러를 발생시켰습니다.

자산 품질은 안정세를 유지하며, 비수익 자산은 총 자산의 0.35%에 해당했습니다. 이 회사는 배당 정책을 유지하며 2024년 4분기에 주당 0.155달러를 지급하였고, 이는 이전 분기의 0.15달러에서 증가한 것입니다.

First National (NASDAQ: FXNC) a déclaré des résultats mitigés pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024, avec une perte nette de 933 000 dollars (0,10 dollar par action), mais des bénéfices d'exploitation ajustés de 6,0 millions de dollars (0,66 dollar par action). L'entreprise a finalisé sa plus grande acquisition à ce jour avec Touchstone Bankshares le 1er octobre 2024, étendant ses actifs totaux à 2,0 milliards de dollars avec 33 agences.

Les principaux indicateurs financiers comprennent une augmentation de la marge d'intérêt net de 40 points de base pour atteindre 3,83 %, les dépôts non rémunérateurs représentant 29 % des dépôts totaux. L'acquisition de Touchstone a ajouté 664,3 millions de dollars d'actifs totaux, dont 479,3 millions de dollars de prêts et 555,4 millions de dollars de dépôts. L'entreprise a enregistré un gain préliminaire d'achat avantageux de 2,9 millions de dollars et a engagé des frais de fusion avant impôts de 7,3 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre de 2024.

La qualité des actifs est restée stable, avec des actifs non performants représentant 0,35 % des actifs totaux. L'entreprise a maintenu sa politique de dividende, versant 0,155 dollar par action au quatrième trimestre de 2024, contre 0,15 dollar au cours des trimestres précédents.

First National (NASDAQ: FXNC) berichtete über gemischte Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal 2024, mit einem Nettoverlust von 933.000 Dollar (0,10 Dollar pro Aktie) jedoch angepassten Betriebseinnahmen von 6,0 Millionen Dollar (0,66 Dollar pro Aktie). Das Unternehmen vollendete am 1. Oktober 2024 die bislang größte Akquisition mit Touchstone Bankshares und erweiterte die Gesamtes auf 2,0 Milliarden Dollar mit 33 Filialen.

Zu den wichtigen finanziellen Kennzahlen gehört ein Anstieg der Nettomarge um 40 Basispunkte auf 3,83%, wobei zinstragende Einlagen 29% der Gesamteinlagen ausmachten. Die Akquisition von Touchstone fügte 664,3 Millionen Dollar an Gesamtkapital hinzu, einschließlich 479,3 Millionen Dollar an Krediten und 555,4 Millionen Dollar an Einlagen. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen vorläufigen Gewinn aus vorteilhaften Käufen von 2,9 Millionen Dollar und hatte im vierten Quartal 2024 vorsteuerliche Fusionskosten von 7,3 Millionen Dollar zu tragen.

Die Qualität der Vermögenswerte blieb stabil, mit ausfallenden Vermögenswerten von 0,35% der Gesamtsumme. Das Unternehmen hielt an seiner Dividendenpolitik fest und zahlte im vierten Quartal 2024 0,155 Dollar pro Aktie, was einen Anstieg gegenüber 0,15 Dollar in den vorhergehenden Quartalen darstellt.

Positive
  • Completed major acquisition of Touchstone Bankshares, expanding assets to $2.0 billion
  • Net interest margin increased 40 basis points to 3.83%
  • Recorded $2.9 million bargain purchase gain from acquisition
  • Increased quarterly dividend to $0.155 per share
  • Strong deposit mix with 29% noninterest bearing deposits
Negative
  • Reported Q4 2024 net loss of $933,000 ($0.10 per share)
  • Incurred $7.3 million in pre-tax merger costs
  • Net charge-offs of $1.3 million in Q4 2024
  • Unrealized losses on AFS securities increased to $22.1 million

Insights

The Q4 2024 results reflect a transformative period marked by the strategic Touchstone acquisition, which has significantly altered First National's financial profile. The reported quarterly net loss of $933,000 masks the underlying operational strength, as adjusted operating earnings reached $6.0 million, demonstrating robust core performance.

Several key metrics warrant attention:

  • The net interest margin expansion of 40 basis points to 3.83% indicates improved earning asset yields
  • Asset quality remains solid with NPAs at 0.35% of total assets, improving from 0.41% in Q3
  • The allowance for credit losses stands at 1.12% of total loans, providing adequate coverage
  • Capital ratios remain healthy with total capital at 12.35%, though decreased from 14.29% due to acquisition impacts

The $7.3 million in merger-related expenses impacted short-term profitability but should be non-recurring. The preliminary bargain purchase gain of $2.9 million suggests favorable acquisition pricing. The deposit mix with 29% noninterest-bearing deposits provides a stable funding base, though slightly below industry averages.

The integration process appears on track with system conversions scheduled for completion in several weeks. This should enable cost synergy realization and improved operational efficiency in coming quarters. However, investors should monitor the success of cultural integration and potential customer attrition during this transition period.

STRASBURG, Va., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported an unaudited consolidated net loss of $933 thousand and basic and diluted loss per common share of $0.10 for the fourth quarter of 2024, and adjusted operating earnings(1) of $6.0 million and adjusted operating basic and diluted earnings(1) per common share of $0.66 for the fourth quarter of 2024.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company reported unaudited consolidated earnings of $7.0 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $1.00 and adjusted operating earnings(1) of $14.6 million and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per common share(1) of $2.10 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

“2024 was a transformational year for First National as we consummated our largest acquisition to date and resulting partnership with Touchstone Bankshares. Our results for the quarter reflected solid operating metrics adjusting for merger costs, and is the first quarter to include the combined financial results of First National and Touchstone,” said Scott Harvard, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National. “I am proud of all the work from our teammates to get us to this point. We are completing system conversions in several weeks which will allow us to operate as one bank across our footprint. We believe the fourth quarter financial operating performance is indicative of the benefits of the acquisition and look forward to fully completing the integration of our two companies."

FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Completed acquisition of Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. on October 1
  • Total assets of $2.0 billion with 33 branch offices
  • Net interest margin increased 40 basis points to 3.83%
  • Noninterest bearing deposits comprised 29% of total deposits
  • Efficiency ratio of 63.97%(1)

Merger with Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. (Touchstone)

On October 1, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of Touchstone. Touchstone’s results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated results since the date of acquisition, and, therefore, the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2024 results reflect increased levels of average balances, net interest income, and expense compared to its prior quarter and full year 2023 results. After purchase accounting fair value adjustments, the acquisition added $664.3 million of total assets, including $479.3 million of loans held for investment (“LHFI”), and $614.6 million of total liabilities, including $555.4 million in total deposits. The Company recorded a preliminary bargain purchase gain of $2.9 million during the quarter associated with the acquisition.

In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses on acquired loans that experienced a more than insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination (“PCD” loans) of $385 thousand. In addition, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $3.8 million on non-PCD loans and $100 thousand provision on unfunded commitments for the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Company incurred pre-tax merger costs of approximately $7.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2024 related to the Touchstone acquisition.

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the fourth quarter of 2024, net interest income was $18.4 million, an increase of $6.6 million from $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increases in net interest income was primarily the result of a $545.3 million increase in average interest earning assets, partially offset by a $415.0 million increase in average interest bearing liabilities, in each case primarily related to the acquisition of Touchstone. For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company’s net interest margin increased 40 basis points to 3.83% primarily due to the impacts associated with the Touchstone acquisition. Earning asset yields for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased 22 basis points to 5.30% compared to the third quarter of 2024, and the cost of funds decreased by 21 basis points to 1.51%, due to changes in deposit mix following the acquisition of Touchstone and federal funds rate cuts in late 2024.

The Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) for the fourth quarter of 2024 includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $408 thousand, or a nine basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, and none for the comparative prior quarter and same quarter in 2023, respectively, due to the Touchstone acquisition. 

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income increased $3.4 million to $6.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 from $3.2 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by $2.9 million of pre-tax bargain purchase gain and other increases in noninterest income associated with the full quarter impact of the Touchstone acquisition that closed on October 1, 2024.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense increased $11.5 million to $21.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 from $10.5 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $7.3 million increase in pre-tax merger-related expenses, as well as other increases in noninterest expense due to the full quarter impact of the Touchstone acquisition. The full quarter impact of Touchstone and related merger expenses drove the majority of the $4.5 million increase in salaries and benefits, the $3.9 million increase in data processing, and the $351 thousand increase in occupancy expenses compared to the prior quarter. In addition, legal and professional services increased $618 thousand, primarily due to fees associated with the merger.

Adjusted operating noninterest expense, which excludes merger-related costs ($219 thousand in the third quarter and $7.3 million in the fourth quarter) and amortization of intangible assets ($4 thousand in the third quarter and $448 thousand in the fourth quarter), increased $3.9 million to $14.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 from $10.2 million in the prior quarter, primarily due to the impact of the Touchstone acquisition.

ASSET QUALITY

Overview

Loans past due greater than 30 days and still accruing interest as a percentage of total loans amounted to 0.24% on December 31, 2024, compared to 0.24% on September 30, 2024, and 0.31% on December 31, 2023. Of the total past due loans still accruing interest, $365 thousand were past due 90 days or more on December 31, 2024, compared to $0 on September 30, 2024, and $524 thousand on December 31, 2023. Management classifies non-performing assets ("NPAs") as non-accrual loans and OREO. Nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) as a percentage of total assets decreased to 0.35% on December 31, 2024, compared to 0.41% on September 30, 2024, and 0.48% one year ago on December 31, 2023. The decrease in the NPA ratio was primarily due to the effects of the Touchstone acquisition, which added LHFI of $479.3 million acquired in the transaction. Net charge-offs totaled $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to net charge-offs of $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, and net charge-offs of $2.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The net charge-offs for the fourth quarter of 2024 included $883 thousand of commercial and industrial loans, with $774 thousand of that specific to our pool of loans originated to health care professionals through a third-party lender. The allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $16.4 million, or 1.12% of total loans on December 31, 2024, compared to $12.7 million, or 1.28% of total loans on September 30, 2024, and $12.0 million, or 1.24% of total loans on December 31, 2023.

Nonperforming Assets

NPAs increased to $7.1 million on December 31, 2024, compared to $6.0 million on September 30, 2024, and $6.8 million on December 31, 2023, which represented 0.35%, 0.41%, and 0.48% of total assets, respectively. The increase in NPAs during the fourth quarter of 2024 resulted from the acquisition of Touchstone’s portfolio, including $1 million of additional non-accrual loans.

Past Due Loans

Loans past due 30-89 days and still accruing interest increased to $3.1 million, or 0.21% of total loans on December 31, 2024, compared to $2.4 million, or 0.24% of total loans on September 30, 2024, and $2.5 million, or 0.26%, of total loans on December 31, 2023. Loans past due over 90 days or more and still accruing interest on December 31, 2024, increased to $365 thousand, compared to $0 on September 30, 2024, and $524 thousand on December 31, 2023.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $4.8 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $1.7 million in the prior quarter, and a provision for credit losses of $6.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Included in the provision for credit losses for the fourth quarter of 2024 was a $3.8 million initial provision expense on non-PCD loans and $100 thousand on unfunded commitments, each acquired from Touchstone. As compared to the prior quarter, the decrease in provision for credit losses, outside of the initial provision expense recorded on non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from Touchstone, primarily reflects the impact of lower net charge-offs in the fourth quarter of 2024 and lower outstanding legacy loan balances. As compared to the same period in the prior year, the decrease in provision for credit losses, outside of the initial provision expense recorded on non-PCD loans and unfunded commitments acquired from Touchstone, is primarily due to higher reserves booked during the fourth quarter of 2023 due to qualitative factor adjustments related to the commercial and industrial loan pool, as well as specific reserves from identified individually evaluated loans.

BALANCE SHEET

At December 31, 2024, the Company’s consolidated balance sheet includes the impact of the Touchstone acquisition, which closed October 1, 2024, as discussed above. ASC 805, Business Combinations, allows for a measurement period of 12 months beyond the acquisition date to finalize the fair value measurements of the acquired Company’s net assets as additional information not existing as of the acquisition date becomes available. Any future measurement period adjustments will be recorded through an adjustment to the bargain purchase gain upon identification. Below is a summary of the related impact of the acquisition on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of the acquisition date.

  • The fair value of assets acquired totaled $664.3 million and included total loans of $479.3 million with an initial loan discount of $13.5 million.
  • The fair value of the liabilities assumed totaled $614.6 million and included total deposits of $555.4 million with an initial deposit mark related to time deposits of $1.1 million.
  • Core deposit intangibles and other intangibles acquired totaled $15.6 million.
  • No goodwill was recorded in the transaction, and the preliminary bargain purchase gain (included in other income) totaled $2.9 million.

At December 31, 2024, total assets were $2.0 billion, an increase of $559.6 million or 38.6% from September 30, 2024 and $591.0 million or approximately 41.6% from December 31, 2023. The increases in total assets from the prior quarter and prior year were primarily driven by growth in loans held for investment (LHFI) (net of deferred fees and costs) and the securities portfolio, primarily due to the Touchstone acquisition.

At December 31, 2024, LHFI net of allowance totaled $1.5 billion, an increase of $468.6 million from $982.0 million at September 30, 2024, and an increase of $493.1 million or 51.5% from December 31, 2023. LHFI increased from the prior quarter and prior year primarily due to the Touchstone acquisition, as well as organic loan growth compared to prior year.

At December 31, 2024, total investments were $277.3 million, an increase of $7.8 million from September 30, 2024, and a decrease of $25.9 million or 8.5% from December 31, 2023. Available for sale (AFS) securities totaled $163.8 million at December 31, 2024 and $146.0 million at September 30, 2024 and $152.9 million at December 31, 2023. The increases compared to the prior quarter and prior year were primarily due to the acquisition of Touchstone. Total net unrealized losses on the AFS securities portfolio were $22.1 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $17.2 million at September 30, 2024, and $20.6 million at December 31, 2023. Held to maturity securities are carried at cost and totaled $109.7 million at December 31, 2024, $121.4 million at September 30, 2024, and $148.2 million at December 31, 2023.

At December 31, 2024, total deposits were $1.80 billion, an increase of $550.5 million from the prior quarter, and an increase of $570.1 million or 46.2% from December 31, 2023. The increases in deposit balances from the prior quarter and prior year are primarily due to increases in interest bearing customer deposits and demand deposits, primarily related to the addition of the Touchstone acquired deposits.

Other borrowings decreased $50.0 million during the fourth quarter as the Bank repaid borrowed funds from the Federal Reserve Bank through their Bank Term Funding Program.

Shareholders’ equity totaled $166.5 million on December 31, 2024, which was an increase of $41.4 million from September 30, 2024. The increase in total shareholders’ equity was primarily attributable to the issuance of 2.67 million shares associated with the Touchstone acquisition. The Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.155 per common share during the fourth quarter of 2024, up from $0.15 paid during the first three quarterly periods of 2024.

The following table provides capital ratios at the periods ended:

  Dec 31, 2024  Sept 30, 2024  Dec 31, 2023 
Total capital ratio (2)  12.35%  14.29%  14.13%
Tier 1 capital ratio (2)  11.19%  13.04%  12.88%
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (2)  11.19%  13.04%  12.88%
Leverage ratio (2)  7.95%  9.23%  9.17%
Common equity to total assets (3)  8.29%  8.62%  8.23%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) (3)  7.46%  8.43%  8.03%


  
(1)These are financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the "Non-GAAP Reconciliation" sections of the Performance Summary tables included in this release.
  
(2)All ratios at December 31, 2024 are estimates and subject to change pending the Company’s filing of its FR Y9-C. All other periods are presented as filed.
  
(3)Capital ratios presented are for First National Corporation.
  

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures that provide useful information for financial and operational decision making, evaluating trends, and comparing financial results to other financial institutions. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this document include adjusted operating net income, adjusted basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted return on average equity, pre-provision pre-tax earnings, adjusted pre-provision pre-tax earnings, fully taxable equivalent interest income, the net interest margin, the efficiency ratio, tangible book value per share, and tangible common equity to tangible assets.

The Company believes certain non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of its business and performance. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and not a substitute for, or more important than, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to those reported by other financial institutions. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included at the end of this release.

ABOUT FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) is the parent company and bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907 in Strasburg, Virginia. The Bank offers loan and deposit products and services through its website, www.fbvirginia.com, its mobile banking platform, a network of ATMs located throughout its market area, a loan production office, a customer service center in a retirement community, and thirty-three bank branch office locations located throughout the Shenandoah Valley, the south-central regions of Virginia, the Roanoke Valley, the Richmond MSA, and in northern North Carolina. In addition to providing traditional banking services, the Bank operates a wealth management division under the name First Bank Wealth Management. First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which owns an interest in an entity that provides title insurance services.

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 plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, and other statements identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” and “projects,” as well as similar expression. 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 will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. For details on factors that could affect expectations, future events, or results, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in First National’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Additional risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: (1) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the Touchstone merger may not be realized or take longer than anticipated to be realized, including due to the state of the economy or other competitive factors in the areas in which the parties operate, (2) disruption from the merger of customer, supplier, employee or other business partner relationships, including diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the merger, (3) the possibility that the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the merger may be greater than anticipated, (4) reputational risk and the reaction of each of the parties’ customers, suppliers, employees or other business partners to the merger, (5) the risks relating to the integration of Touchstone’s operations into the operations of First National, including the risk that such integration will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected, (6) the risk of expansion into new geographic or product markets, (7) the dilution caused by First National’s issuance of additional shares of its common stock in the merger, and (8) general competitive, economic, political and market conditions. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning First National or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. First National does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

CONTACTS

Scott C. Harvard Bruce E. Thomas
President and CEO Senior Vice President and Interim CFO
(540) 465-9121 (540) 465-9121
sharvard@fbvirginia.com bthomas@fbvirginia.com
   

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)                    
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Year Ended 
  Dec 31, 2024  Sept 30, 2024  Dec 31, 2023  Dec 31, 2024  Dec 31, 2023 
Income Statement                    
Interest and dividend income                    
Interest and fees on loans $21,516  $14,479  $13,255  $63,483  $49,293 
Interest on deposits in banks  2,085   1,538   368   6,490   1,809 
Interest on federal funds sold  189         189    
Interest on securities                    
Taxable interest on securities  1,284   1,091   1,318   4,733   5,286 
Tax-exempt interest on securities  308   303   303   1,222   1,220 
Dividends  104   33   30   202   111 
Total interest and dividend income $25,486  $17,444  $15,274  $76,319  $57,719 
Interest expense                    
Interest on deposits $6,415  $4,958  $4,232  $20,964  $13,660 
Interest on federal funds purchased  1      1   1   1 
Interest on subordinated debt  396   69   70   603   277 
Interest on junior subordinated debt  68   68   68   270   271 
Interest on other borrowings  247   600   94   2,029   97 
Total interest expense $7,127  $5,695  $4,465  $23,867  $14,306 
Net interest income $18,359  $11,749  $10,809  $52,452  $43,413 
Provision for credit losses  4,750   1,700   5,950   7,850   6,150 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses $13,609  $10,049  $4,859  $44,602  $37,263 
Noninterest income                    
Service charges on deposit accounts $1,181  $675  $718  $3,122  $2,780 
ATM and check card fees  792   934   825   3,305   3,449 
Wealth management fees  903   952   784   3,617   3,120 
Fees for other customer services  317   276   232   966   770 
Brokered mortgage fees  90   92   46   252   119 
Income from bank owned life insurance  264   191   168   755   627 
Net gains (losses) on securities available for sale  (154)  39      (115)   
Gain on sale of other investment        186      186 
Net gains on disposal of premises and equipment              47 
Bargain purchase gain  2,920         2,920    
Other operating income  131   44   110   1,558   686 
Total noninterest income $6,444  $3,203  $3,069  $16,380  $11,784 
Noninterest expense                    
Salaries and employee benefits $10,439  $5,927  $4,999  $28,076  $21,039 
Occupancy  936   585   568   2,604   2,154 
Equipment  1,123   726   621   3,131   2,377 
Marketing  371   262   190   1,101   910 
Supplies  264   123   153   618   576 
Legal and professional fees  1,214   596   443   3,386   1,647 
ATM and check card expense  385   394   313   1,508   1,578 
FDIC assessment  285   195   154   860   633 
Bank franchise tax  262   262   262   1,047   1,040 
Data processing expense  4,142   290   327   4,841   1,047 
Amortization expense  448   4   4   461   18 
Other real estate owned expense (income), net  5   10   2   15   (199)
Net losses on disposal of premises and equipment  (4)  2      47    
Other operating expense  2,059   1,083   1,064   5,239   4,422 
Total noninterest expense $21,929  $10,459  $9,100  $52,934  $37,242 
Income (loss) before income taxes $(1,876) $2,793  $(1,172) $8,048  $11,805 
Income tax expense (benefit)  (943)  545   (321)  1,082   2,181 
Net income (loss) $(933) $2,248  $(851) $6,966  $9,624 
                     

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)                    
  As of or For the Three Months Ended  As of or For the Year Ended 
  Dec 31, 2024  Sept 30, 2024  Dec 31, 2023  Dec 31, 2024  Dec 31, 2023 
Common Share and Per Common Share Data                    
Earnings (loss) per common share, basic $(0.10) $0.36  $(0.14) $1.00  $1.54 
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, basic(1) $0.66   0.39   (0.14) $2.10  $1.54 
Weighted average shares, basic  8,971,649   6,287,997   6,261,500   6,955,592   6,265,394 
Earnings (loss) per common share, diluted $(0.10) $0.36  $(0.14) $1.00  $1.53 
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, diluted(1) $0.66   0.39   (0.14) $2.10  $1.53 
Weighted average shares, diluted  8,994,315   6,303,282   6,282,815   6,971,089   6,279,106 
Shares outstanding at period end  8,974,102   6,296,705   6,263,102   8,974,102   6,263,102 
Tangible book value per share at period end (1) $16.55  $19.37  $18.06  $16.55  $18.06 
Cash dividends $0.155  $0.150  $0.150  $0.605  $0.600 
                     
Key Performance Ratios                    
Return on average assets  (0.18%)  0.62%  (0.25%)  0.44%  0.71%
Adjusted return on average assets (1)  1.15%  0.67%  (0.25%)  0.92%  0.71%
Return on average equity  (2.35%)  7.28%  (2.97%)  5.33%  8.59%
Adjusted return on average equity (1)  15.01%  7.93%  (2.97%)  11.19%  8.59%
Net interest margin (1)  3.83%  3.43%  3.35%  3.51%  3.41%
Efficiency ratio (1)  63.97%  68.13%  66.26%  66.73%  67.69%
                     
Average Balances                    
Average assets $2,051,578  $1,449,185  $1,372,365  $1,597,150  $1,363,339 
Average earning assets  1,919,864   1,374,566   1,290,231   1,504,946   1,280,980 
Average shareholders’ equity  157,844   122,802   113,614   130,715   112,083 
                     
Asset Quality                    
Loan charge-offs $1,432  $1,667  $2,765  $4,033  $3,993 
Loan recoveries  98   95   92   283   418 
Net charge-offs  1,334   1,572   2,673   3,750   3,575 
Non-accrual loans  7,058   5,929   6,763   7,058   6,763 
Other real estate owned, net  53   56      53    
Nonperforming assets (3)  7,111   5,985   6,763   7,111   6,763 
Loans 30 to 89 days past due, accruing  3,085   2,358   2,484   3,085   2,484 
Loans over 90 days past due, accruing  365      524   365   524 
Special mention loans  7,043   516      7,043    
Substandard loans, accruing  2,030   1,713   287   2,030   287 
                     
Capital Ratios (2)                    
Total capital $181,449  $148,477  $142,333  $181,449  $142,333 
Tier 1 capital  164,454   135,490   129,840   164,454   129,840 
Common equity Tier 1 capital  164,454   135,490   129,840   164,454   129,840 
Total capital to risk-weighted assets  12.35%  14.29%  14.05%  12.35%  14.05%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.19%  13.04%  12.82%  11.19%  12.82%
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets  11.19%  13.04%  12.82%  11.19%  12.82%
Leverage ratio  7.95%  9.23%  9.31%  7.95%  9.31%
                     


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)                    
  For the Period Ended 
  Dec 31, 2024  Sept 30, 2024  Jun 30, 2024  Mar 31, 2024  Dec 31, 2023 
Balance Sheet                    
Cash and due from banks $24,916  $18,197  $16,729  $14,476  $17,194 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks  137,958   108,319   118,906   124,232   69,967 
Cash and cash equivalents $162,874  $126,516  $135,635  $138,708  $87,161 
Securities available for sale, at fair value  163,847   146,013   144,816   147,675   152,857 
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (net of allowance for credit losses)  109,741   121,425   123,497   125,825   148,244 
Restricted securities, at cost  3,741   2,112   2,112   2,112   2,078 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses  1,450,604   982,016   977,423   960,371   957,456 
Other real estate owned, net  53   56          
Premises and equipment, net  34,824   22,960   22,205   21,993   22,142 
Accrued interest receivable  6,020   4,794   4,916   4,978   4,655 
Bank owned life insurance  37,873   24,992   24,802   24,652   24,902 
Goodwill  3,030   3,030   3,030   3,030   3,030 
Core deposit intangibles, net  14,986   104   108   113   117 
Other assets  22,688   16,698   18,984   17,738   16,653 
Total assets $2,010,281  $1,450,716  $1,457,528  $1,447,195  $1,419,295 
                     
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $520,153  $383,400  $397,770  $384,092  $379,208 
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits  924,880   663,925   665,208   677,458   662,169 
Time deposits  358,745   205,930   202,818   197,587   192,349 
Total deposits $1,803,778  $1,253,255  $1,265,796  $1,259,137  $1,233,726 
Other borrowings     50,000   50,000   50,000   50,000 
Subordinated debt, net  21,176   4,999   4,998   4,998   4,997 
Junior subordinated debt  9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279   9,279 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  9,517   8,068   7,564   5,965   5,022 
Total liabilities $1,843,750  $1,325,601  $1,337,637  $1,329,379  $1,303,024 
                     
Preferred stock $  $  $  $  $ 
Common stock  11,218   7,871   7,851   7,847   7,829 
Surplus  77,058   33,409   33,116   33,021   32,950 
Retained earnings  96,947   99,270   97,966   96,465   94,198 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net  (18,692)  (15,435)  (19,042)  (19,517)  (18,706)
Total shareholders’ equity $166,531  $125,115  $119,891  $117,816  $116,271 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,010,281  $1,450,716  $1,457,528  $1,447,195  $1,419,295 
                     
Loan Data                    
Mortgage real estate loans:                    
Construction and land development $84,480  $61,446  $60,919  $53,364  $52,680 
Secured by farmland  14,133   9,099   8,911   9,079   9,154 
Secured by 1-4 family residential  547,576   351,004   346,976   347,014   344,369 
Other real estate loans  658,029   440,648   440,857   436,006   438,118 
Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate)  940   633   349   332   455 
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate)  140,393   114,190   115,951   113,230   112,619 
Consumer installment loans  7,582   5,396   5,068   4,808   4,753 
Deposit overdrafts  450   253   365   251   222 
All other loans  13,421   12,051   10,580   8,890   7,060 
Total loans $1,467,004  $994,720  $989,976  $972,974  $969,430 
Allowance for credit losses  (16,400)  (12,704)  (12,553)  (12,603)  (11,974)
Loans, net $1,450,604  $982,016  $977,423  $960,371  $957,456 
                     

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)               
 For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended 
 Dec 31, 2024 Sept 30, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 
Operating Net Income               
Net income (GAAP)$(933)$2,248 $(851)$6,966 $9,624 
Add: Merger-related expenses 7,316  219    8,107   
Add: Day 2 Non-PCD Provision 3,931      3,931   
Subtract: Bargain purchase gain (2,920)     (2,920)  
Subtract: Tax effect of adjustment (4) (1,439) (19)   (1,463)  
Adjusted operating net income (non-GAAP)$5,955 $2,448 $(851)$14,621 $9,624 
                
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Basic               
Weighted average shares, basic 8,971,649  6,287,997  6,261,500  6,955,592  6,265,394 
Basic earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)$(0.10)$0.36 $(0.14)$1.00 $1.54 
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share, basic (non-GAAP)$0.66 $0.39 $(0.14)$2.10 $1.54 
                
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Diluted               
Weighted average shares, diluted 8,994,315  6,303,282  6,282,815  6,971,089  6,279,106 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)$(0.10)$0.36 $(0.14)$1.00 $1.53 
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share (non-GAAP)$0.66 $0.39 $(0.14)$2.10 $1.53 
                
Adjusted Pre-Provision, Pre-Tax Earnings               
Net interest income$18,359 $11,749 $10,809 $52,452 $43,413 
Total noninterest income 6,444  3,203  3,069  16,380  11,784 
Net revenue$24,803 $14,952 $13,878 $68,832 $55,197 
Total noninterest expense 21,929  10,459  9,100  52,934  37,242 
Pre-provision, pre-tax earnings$2,874 $4,493 $4,778 $15,898 $17,955 
Add: Merger expenses 7,316  219    8,107   
Add: Day 2 Non-PCD Provision 3,931      3,931   
Subtract: Bargain purchase gain (2,920)     (2,920)  
Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax, earnings$7,270 $4,712 $4,778 $21,085 $17,955 
                
Adjusted Performance Ratios               
Average assets$2,051,578 $1,449,185 $1,372,365 $1,597,150 $1,363,339 
Return on average assets (GAAP) (0.18%) 0.62% (0.25%) 0.44% 0.71%
Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP) 1.15% 0.67% (0.25%) 0.92% 0.71%
                
Average shareholders’ equity$157,844 $122,802  113,614 $130,715 $112,083 
Return on average equity (GAAP) (2.35%) 7.28% (2.97%) 5.33% 8.59%
Adjusted return on average equity (non-GAAP) 15.01% 7.93% (2.97%) 11.19% 8.59%
                
Pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets (non-GAAP) 0.56% 1.24% 1.39% 1.00% 1.32%
Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets (non-GAAP) 1.42% 1.30% 1.39% 1.32% 1.32%
                
Net Interest Margin               
Tax-equivalent net interest income$18,461 $11,842 $10,889 $52,821 $43,738 
Average earning assets 1,919,864  1,374,566  1,290,231  1,504,946  1,280,980 
Net interest margin (non-GAAP) 3.83% 3.43% 3.35% 3.51% 3.41%
                


FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)              
 
 For the Three Months Ended For the Year Ended 
 Dec 31, 2024 Sept 30, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 
Efficiency Ratio               
Total noninterest expense (GAAP)$21,929 $10,459 $9,100 $52,934 $37,242 
Add: other real estate owned income, net (5) (10) (2) (15) 199 
Subtract: amortization of intangibles (448) (4) (4) (461) (18)
Subtract: loss on disposal of premises and equipment, net 3  (2)   (47)  
Subtract: merger expenses (7,316) (219)   (8,107)  
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)$14,163 $10,224 $9,094 $44,304 $37,423 
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)$18,461 $11,842 $10,889 $52,821 $43,738 
Total noninterest income (GAAP) 6,444  3,203  3,069  16,380  11,784 
(Gain) loss on disposal of premises and equipment     (47)   (47)
Gain on sale of other investment     (186)   (186)
Bargain purchase gain (2,920)     (2,920)  
Securities losses (gains), net 154  (39)   115   
Adjusted income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)$22,139 $15,006 $13,725 $66,396 $55,289 
                
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 63.97% 68.13% 66.26% 66.73% 67.69%
                

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)                    
  For the Three Months Ended  For the Year Ended 
  Dec 31, 2024  Sept 30, 2024  Dec 31, 2023  Dec 31, 2024  Dec 31, 2023 
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income                    
GAAP measures:                    
Interest income – loans $21,516  $14,479  $13,255  $63,483  $49,293 
Interest income – investments and other  3,970   2,965   2,019   12,836   8,426 
Interest expense – deposits  (6,415)  (4,958)  (4,232)  (20,964)  (13,660)
Interest expense – federal funds purchased  (1)  -   -   (1)  - 
Interest expense – subordinated debt  (396)  (69)  (70)  (603)  (277)
Interest expense – junior subordinated debt  (68)  (68)  (68)  (270)  (271)
Interest expense – other borrowings  (247)  (600)  (95)  (2,029)  (98)
Net interest income $18,359  $11,749  $10,809  $52,452  $43,413 
Non-GAAP measures:                    
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans (4) $18  $13  $  $43  $ 
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities (4)  84   80   80   326   325 
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income $102  $93  $80  $369  $325 
Tax-equivalent net interest income $18,461  $11,842  $10,889  $52,821  $43,738 
                     
                     
Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Assets                    
Total assets (GAAP) $2,010,281  $1,450,716  $1,419,295  $2,010,281  $1,419,295 
Subtract: goodwill  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net  (14,986)  (104)  (117)  (14,986)  (117)
Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) $1,992,265  $1,447,582  $1,416,148  $1,992,265  $1,416,148 
                     
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP) $166,531  $125,115  $116,271  $166,531  $116,271 
Subtract: goodwill  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)  (3,030)
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net  (14,986)  (104)  (117)  (14,986)  (117)
Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) $148,515  $121,981  $113,124  $148,515  $113,124 
                     
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio  7.45%  8.43%  7.99%  7.45%  7.99%
                     
                     
Tangible Book Value Per Share                    
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP) $148,515  $121,981  $113,124  $148,515  $113,124 
Common shares outstanding, ending  8,974,102   6,296,705   6,263,102   8,974,102   6,263,102 
Tangible book value per share $16.48  $19.37  $18.06  $16.48  $18.06 


  
(1)Non-GAAP financial measure.  See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” for additional information and detailed calculations of adjustments.
  
(2)Capital ratios are for First Bank.
  
(3)Nonperforming assets are comprised of nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned.
  
(4)The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit is 21%. Certain merger-related expenses were non-deductible.

FAQ

What was FXNC's net loss in Q4 2024?

First National reported a net loss of $933,000, or $0.10 per share, in Q4 2024.

How much did the Touchstone acquisition add to FXNC's assets in Q4 2024?

The Touchstone acquisition added $664.3 million in total assets, including $479.3 million in loans and $555.4 million in deposits.

What was FXNC's net interest margin in Q4 2024?

FXNC's net interest margin increased 40 basis points to 3.83% in Q4 2024.

How much were FXNC's merger-related costs in Q4 2024?

FXNC incurred pre-tax merger costs of approximately $7.3 million during Q4 2024 related to the Touchstone acquisition.

What is FXNC's current quarterly dividend payment?

FXNC paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per share in Q4 2024, increased from $0.15 in previous quarters.

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