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Parkway Acquisition Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

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Parkway Acquisition Corp. (PKKW) reported fourth-quarter 2020 earnings with net income of $1.7 million, matching the previous year's performance. However, annual net income dropped to $5.9 million, down from $7.2 million in 2019. The return on average assets and equity decreased to 0.79% and 7.92%, respectively. Key drivers included an increase in noninterest income and SBA-PPP loans totaling $81.9 million. Total deposits rose to $755.5 million, reflecting strong growth attributed to government stimulus. Despite a declining net interest margin of 3.95%, management remains optimistic about future growth despite ongoing challenges.

Positive
  • Net income for Q4 2020 was stable at $1.7 million.
  • Total deposits increased by $144.3 million from the previous year.
  • SBA-PPP loans contributed $1.7 million in fees.
  • Noninterest income grew by $382 thousand year-over-year.
Negative
  • Annual net income declined from $7.2 million in 2019 to $5.9 million in 2020.
  • Return on average assets and equity decreased compared to the previous year.
  • Net interest margin compressed to 3.95%, down from 4.40% a year ago.
  • Total noninterest expenses increased by $1.8 million primarily due to branch expansions.

FLOYD, Va. and INDEPENDENCE, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkway Acquisition Corp. ("Parkway" or the "Company") (OTC QX: PKKW) – the holding company for Skyline National Bank ("Skyline" or the "Bank") – announced fourth quarter 2020 earnings.

Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $1.7 million or $0.28 per share, compared with $1.7 million or $0.28 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2019.  Net income for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $5.9 million or $0.97 per share, compared with $7.2 million or $1.16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2019.  Fourth quarter earnings represented an annualized return on average assets ("ROAA") of 0.79% and an annualized return on average equity ("ROAE") of 7.92% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared to 0.98% and 8.47%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.  Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020 represented a ROAA of 0.75% and a ROAE of 7.06%, compared to 1.05% and 9.10%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Blake Edwards, President and CEO, commented "We are pleased with our results for 2020 despite the challenging environment we have been in and continue to face in the near term.  To say 2020 was a challenging year is obviously an understatement.  Throughout our industry net interest margins were negatively impacted due to swift reductions in short term interest rates late in the first quarter of 2020.  Noninterest income was also pressured as the pandemic response restrained economic activity and transaction volumes.  Fortunately, our tremendous work in originating Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program ("SBA-PPP") loans and increases in mortgage origination fees helped to offset at least a part of these negative impacts.  SBA-PPP and other government stimulus plans also contributed to strong deposit growth for the year.  Approximately 40% of the near 1,300 SBA-PPP loans we originated were to customers who were new to Skyline.  This helped us grow our customer base especially in our newer markets in North Carolina. 

Edwards concluded, "Margin compression will continue to impact earnings as the Federal Reserve maintains its' accommodative, near-zero interest rate policy, however we will remain focused on asset quality, cost containment, and building on the solid balance sheet growth that we experienced last year.   We continue to believe we are well positioned for growth and success in the future despite the short-term impacts of COVID-19."

Highlights

  • Net income in 2020 reflected fees earned from SBA-PPP loans originated totaling $1.7 million, as well as a year-over-year increase in noninterest income of $382 thousand, which included higher revenues from secondary market mortgage originations as well as increased gains from sales of securities. 2020 noninterest expenses also increased by $1.8 million from 2019 primarily due to additional overhead cost from branch expansions.
  • Net interest margin ("NIM") was 3.95% for the fourth quarter 2020, compared to 3.75% in the third quarter of 2020, and 4.40% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The NIM compression is a reflection of the exceptionally low interest rate environment as well as continual competitive pressure on loan rates.
  • Net loans were $659.2 million at December 31, 2020, down 2.04% when compared to September 30, 2020 and up 16.37% compared to December 31, 2019. The year over year increase primarily reflects the addition of $81.9 million in SBA-PPP loans, as well as organic growth of $44.6 million. The net loan decrease during the quarter was a result of SBA-PPP paydowns of $29.3 million outpacing organic growth of $15.4 million.
  • Total deposits were $755.5 million at December 31, 2020, an increase of $41.5 million from $714.0 million at September 30, 2020, and an increase of $144.3 million from $611.2 million at December 31, 2019. The increase reflects core deposit growth (noninterest and interest-bearing demand, savings and money market accounts) primarily attributed to organic growth from the SBA-PPP loan program, government economic stimulus funds, as well as growth from recent branch expansions into North Carolina markets.
  • Total stockholders' equity was $85.1 million at December 31, 2020 compared to $81.4 million at December 31, 2019. Book value per share rose to $14.08 per share from $13.27 the prior year.
  • The Company's board of directors has also authorized the extension of the share repurchase program through January 19, 2023 which authorizes the Company to buy back up to 350,000 shares. There remains 182,500 shares available in the plan to repurchase as conditions deem favorable in privately negotiated transactions or open market purchases.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

  • The Bank has shifted its branch lobby operations throughout the year as case count data was received on an ongoing basis. It is continuing to serve its customers primarily through drive-thru, online banking, and in-person when requested, with hopes to reopen lobby doors to the public in early 2021.
  • The Bank began receiving requests for loan deferments on March 23, 2020. During 2020, the Bank approved approximately 250 requests for loan payment deferment of approximately $64.9 million in loans. As of December 31, 2020, 18 loans with total outstanding balances of $9.0 million remained in deferment status.
  • The Bank participated in the SBA-PPP and originated loans totaling $81.9 million. As of December 31, 2020, $29.3 million in SBA-PPP loan balances had been forgiven or paid off. Contractual interest earned on SBA-PPP loans totaled $527 thousand, while net fees recognized totaled $1.7 million. Gross SBA-PPP loans totaling $52.5 million with net deferred fees of $1.4 million remained on the balance sheet at December 31, 2020.
  • The Bank is participating in the next round of SBA-PPP loans and has received approval on approximately $20.0 million in funding to date in 2021.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets were $855.4 million at December 31, 2020, compared with $817.0 million at September 30, 2020, and $706.3 million at December 31, 2019.  Asset growth primarily reflected increased net loans, including SBA-PPP loans, and higher liquid asset balances due to deposit growth. 

Total loans were $664.1 million at December 31, 2020, down $13.6 million from $677.7 million at September 30, 2020, and up $93.7 million from $570.4 million at December 31, 2019.  Of the $81.9 million in SBA-PPP loans originated in April through August 2020, approximately $52.5 million with net deferred fees of $1.4 million remained on the balance sheet at December 31, 2020.  Organic growth in new and existing markets was $15.4 million during the quarter and $44.6 million year-over-year. 

Asset quality has remained strong with a ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.72% at December 31, 2020.  The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 0.74% (approximately 0.80%, excluding guaranteed SBA-PPP loans) at December 31, 2020.  Total nonperforming loans were $4.8 million compared to $5.0 million at December 31, 2019.  As of December 31, 2020, 18 loans were in payment deferral status with a total outstanding balance of $9.0 million

Total deposits were $755.5 million at December 31, 2020, up from $714.0 million at September 30, 2020, and up from $611.2 million at December 31, 2019.  Noninterest bearing deposits of $231.9 million at December 31, 2020 were up $10.9 million from $221.0 million at September 30, 2020, and up $66.0 million from $165.9 million at December 31, 2019.  Interest bearing deposits were $523.7 million at December 31, 2020, up $30.7 million from $493.0 million at September 30, 2020, and up $78.4 million from $445.3 million at December 31, 2019.   A significant portion of the growth year-over-year is attributed to increased balances held by customers during the pandemic, new relationships developed from the SBA-PPP program, as well as organic growth in new and existing markets.   

Stockholders' equity increased to $85.1 million at December 31, 2020 compared with $83.7 million at September 30, 2020 and $81.4 million at December 31, 2019.  Book value increased from $13.27 per share at December 31, 2019, and $13.81 per share at September 30, 2020, to $14.08 per share at December 31, 2020.

Operational Results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020

Total interest income increased by $652 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2019.  Total interest income was $31.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $30.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.  The increase in the quarterly comparisons was primarily attributable to SBA-PPP fees accreted into interest income of $1.0 million.  For the year ended December 31, 2020, $1.7 million of SBA-PPP fees have been accreted into interest income.   There remains $1.4 million in SBA-PPP fees to be accreted into income as of December 31, 2020.  Accretion of purchased loan discounts resulting from the Company's mergers with Great State Bank ("Great State") and Cardinal Bankshares Corporation ("Cardinal") increased interest income by $261 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $440 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019; year-over-year accretion of purchase loan discounts decreased by $370 thousand.    

Interest expense increased by $35 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2019.  Total interest expense was $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.  The increase was primarily attributed to a $78.4 million increase in interest-bearing deposits in the year over year comparison.  Amortization of premiums on acquired time deposits, which reduces interest expense, totaled $39 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $74 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019; year-over-year amortization of premiums decreased by $195 thousand

Net interest income was $7.7 million and $28.3 million for the three month and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2020, compared to $7.0 million and $27.9 million for the three month and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2019.    

Our net interest margin remained strong, at a rate of 3.95% for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, although down from 4.40% for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.  The decline is due to increasing competition in our markets for both loans and deposits, in addition to a generally lower interest rate environment and the low rate of SBA-PPP loans, as well as a reduction in the overall impact of the aforementioned purchase accounting adjustments.  We expect these trends to continue to place downward pressure on our net interest margin in 2021.

There was a provision for loan losses of $162 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared to a recovery of loan losses of $10 thousand for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.  The $534 thousand increase in the provision year-over-year was due mainly to organic growth of $44.6 million in the Bank's loan portfolio during 2020.  The reserve for loan losses at December 31, 2020 was approximately 0.74% of total loans, compared to 0.68% at December 31, 2019.  Management's estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the acquired Great State and Cardinal loan portfolios was reflected as a purchase discount which will continue to be accreted into income over the remaining life of the acquired loans.  As of December 31, 2020, the remaining unaccreted discount on the acquired loan portfolios totaled $2.0 million.  This remaining discount can be used for credit losses if a loss occurs on individual loans in the purchased portfolios. 

Total noninterest income was $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to $1.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.  Noninterest income increased by $382 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to 2019 results, despite the decrease in of $211 thousand in service charges on deposit accounts.  Noninterest income growth was a key factor in the Company's 2020 financial results as year-over-year net interest margins were negatively impacted by the low interest rate environment, and the Fed's lowering of rates paid on overnight funds.  Mortgage origination fees increased by $261 thousand in the year-over-year comparison.  The mortgage department closed approximately $43.5 million of mortgage loans for the secondary market during the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $24.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.  Gains from sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $315 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to $49 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2019.  Deposit account-based service charges and fees decreased by $71 thousand and $211 thousand in the quarterly and annual comparisons, respectively, due to reduced consumer spending as well as increased balances held by our customers. 

Total noninterest expenses for the three month and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2020 increased compared with the same periods in 2019, reflecting additional costs associated with branching activities into new North Carolina markets.  Salary and benefit costs increased by $1.4 million due primarily to the increase in full time equivalent employees in the year-over-year comparison.  Amortization of core deposit intangibles decreased by $29 thousand in the quarter to quarter comparison, and $111 thousand in the year-over-year comparison.  FDIC assessments increased by $183 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019 due to the Small Bank Assessment Credits received from the FDIC in 2019. 

In total, income before taxes decreased by $1.6 million in 2020 compared to 2019.  Income tax expense decreased by $335 thousand over the prior year, resulting in a decrease in net income of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.  Net income for 2020 totaled $5.9 million or $0.97 per share, compared to $7.2 million, or $1.16 per share for 2019.

Forward-looking statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 as amended. These include statements as to expectations regarding future financial performance and any other statements regarding future results or expectations. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," or "project" or similar expressions. Our ability to predict results, or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the combined company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to:  changes in interest rates, general economic conditions; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Company's credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions; the effect of changes in banking, tax and other laws and regulations and interpretations or guidance thereunder;  monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the combined company's market area; the implementation of new technologies; the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; and accounting principles, policies, and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  We undertake no obligation to update or clarify these forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(See Attached Financial Statements for quarter ending December 31, 2020)

Parkway Acquisition Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2020; September 30, 2020; December 31, 2019





December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(dollars in thousands except share amounts)



2020


2020


2019




(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Audited)

Assets








    Cash and due from banks



$            10,009


$               9,638


$               8,388

    Interest-bearing deposits with banks



84,863


36,106


34,861

    Federal funds sold



817


888


1,138

    Investment securities available for sale



33,507


30,411


32,881

    Restricted equity securities



2,416


2,416


2,394

    Loans



664,095


677,737


570,353

    Allowance for loan losses



(4,900)


(4,794)


(3,893)

        Net loans



659,195


672,943


566,460

    Cash value of life insurance



18,304


18,179


17,855

    Properties and equipment, net



26,591


26,835


23,437

    Accrued interest receivable



2,355


2,665


2,072

    Core deposit intangible



2,359


2,522


3,070

    Goodwill



3,257


3,257


3,257

    Deferred tax assets, net



1,019


1,454


985

    Other assets



10,695


9,650


9,492

            Total assets



$          855,387


$          816,964


$          706,290









Liabilities








    Deposits








        Noninterest-bearing



$          231,852


$          221,026


$          165,900

        Interest-bearing



523,676


492,990


445,311

            Total deposits



755,528


714,016


611,211









    Borrowings



10,000


15,375


10,000

    Accrued interest payable



124


212


132

    Other liabilities



4,629


3,686


3,519

            Total liabilities



770,281


733,289


624,862









Stockholders' Equity








    Common stock and surplus



39,740


39,885


40,752

    Retained earnings



45,887


44,206


41,600

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss



(521)


(416)


(924)

            Total stockholders' equity



85,106


83,675


81,428

            Total liabilities and stockholders' equity



$           855,387


$           816,964


$           706,290

            Book value per share



$               14.08


$               13.81


$               13.27

            Tangible book value per share



$               13.15


$               12.85


$               12.24

















Asset Quality Indicators








    Nonperforming assets to total assets



0.56%


0.60%


0.70%

    Nonperforming loans to total loans



0.72%


0.73%


0.87%

    Allowance for loan losses to total loans



0.74%


0.71%


0.68%

    Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans



102.02%


97.02%


78.19%






















 

Parkway Acquisition Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations



Three Months Ended


Year Ended


  December 31,


  September 30,


  December 31,


December 31,

(dollars in thousands except share amounts)

2020


2020


2019


2020


2019


(Unaudited)


   (Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


     (Unaudited)


(Audited)

Interest income










    Loans and fees on loans

$          8,280


$          7,631


$          7,465


$        30,770


$        29,177

    Interest-bearing deposits in banks

38


23


143


214


288

    Federal funds sold

-


-


8


3


249

    Interest on securities

150


154


198


630


967

    Dividends

47


12


49


127


121


8,515


7,820


7,863


31,744


30,802

Interest expense










    Deposits

839


848


812


3,347


2,852

    Interest on borrowings

22


26


14


93


17


861


874


826


3,440


2,869

            Net interest income

7,654


6,946


7,037


28,304


27,933











Provision for loan losses

162


291


(10)


1,189


655

            Net interest income after










                provision for loan losses

7,492


6,655


7,047


27,115


27,278











Noninterest income










    Service charges on deposit accounts

397


354


468


1,441


1,652

    Other service charges and fees

543


562


480


2,115


2,004

    Net realized gains on securities

-


103


4


315


49

    Mortgage origination fees

154


185


160


720


459

    Increase in cash value of life insurance

125


108


118


449


442

    Other income

52


85


80


257


309


1,271


1,397


1,310


5,297


4,915

Noninterest expenses










    Salaries and employee benefits

3,952


3,590


3,520


14,603


13,245

    Occupancy and equipment

830


852


756


3,240


2,953

    Foreclosed asset expense, net

-


2


1


2


3

    Data processing expense

432


450


414


1,765


1,546

    FDIC Assessments

98


60


(5)


233


50

    Advertising

201


192


162


683


603

    Bank franchise tax

140


133


105


505


438

    Director fees

151


79


151


361


356

    Professional fees

87


128


187


462


667

    Telephone expense

86


101


89


370


371

    Core deposit intangible amortization

163


163


192


711


822

    Other expense

531


529


623


2,163


2,204


6,671


6,279


6,195


25,098


23,258

            Net income before income taxes

2,092


1,773


2,162


7,314


8,935











Income tax expense

411


358


441


1,445


1,780

            Net income

$           1,681


$           1,415


$           1,721


$           5,869


$           7,155











Net income per share

$             0.28


$             0.23


$             0.28


$             0.97


$             1.16

Weighted average shares outstanding

6,054,579


6,060,775


6,143,253


6,075,819


6,184,133

Dividends declared per share

$             0.00


$             0.13


$             0.00


$             0.26


$             0.24

 

For more information contact:
Blake Edwards, President & CEO – 276-773-2811
Lori Vaught, EVP & CFO – 276-773-2811

 

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FAQ

What were Parkway Acquisition Corp's earnings for Q4 2020?

Parkway Acquisition Corp reported net income of $1.7 million for Q4 2020.

How did the annual income of Parkway Acquisition Corp change in 2020?

The annual net income for Parkway Acquisition Corp declined to $5.9 million in 2020 from $7.2 million in 2019.

What contributed to Parkway Acquisition Corp's deposit growth in 2020?

The deposit growth was driven by government stimulus and strong performance in SBA-PPP loans.

What is the current status of Parkway Acquisition Corp's net interest margin?

As of Q4 2020, Parkway's net interest margin is 3.95%, a decrease from 4.40% in the previous year.

How much has Parkway Acquisition Corp authorized for share repurchase?

Parkway has authorized a share repurchase program allowing for the buyback of up to 350,000 shares.

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