LATROBE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2024 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF)(Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company earned $527,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter 2024 compared to $845,000 (or $0.30 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter of 2023.
Year-end 2023 market expectation for timely and extensive Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy easing, which would materially benefit the Company's overall financial condition and performance, has diminished thus far in 2024. Undistributed earnings at first quarter-end 2024 were $786,000 which, subject to regional Federal Reserve Bank non-objection, provides as needed carryover capacity to augment 2024 dividend declarations. Tier one risk-based, total risk-based, leverage and common equity tier one capital ratios at March 31, 2024 were 24.32%, 24.80%, 13.78% and 24.32% respectively. Tier one capital was $57,363,000 and total risk-based capital was $58,482,000 while book capital reflected a temporary after-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss stemming from net unrealized securities available-for-sale market value depreciation. As with many other insured depository institutions nation-wide, the Company's securities portfolio has been adversely impacted by generationally elevated interest rates. The Company's first quarter-end 2024 asset quality remained exceptionally strong as evidenced by no loan delinquencies, no non-accrual loans and no other real estate owned. Fully insured well diversified core deposits comprised 84.5% of total deposits at first quarter-end 2024 which favorably compares to national banking industry metrics. Overhead costs in 2024 reflect optimum staffing to sustain operational continuity in the community branch banking office network along with area specific sales team focus.
Direct and beneficial ownership by executive officers and directors of the Company's outstanding shares totaled 467,957 shares, or 16.36% on March 31, 2024.
As disclosed each year in the Annual Report to Shareholders, on March 31, 2024, the Company employed 82 people in full-time and part-time positions. Thirty four (34) employees are represented by the United Auto Workers, Local 1799. Of that bargaining unit total, thirty one (31) employees are full-time and there are three (3) part-time employees. The Company has had unionized employees since 1972. In November 2023, the agreement between the Company and the bargaining unit was negotiated and subsequently ratified by the bargaining unit with an effective date of February 15, 2024. The labor agreement will expire in February 2029. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Labor Relations Board both afford protection to the organized status of pre-existing collective bargaining units. The Company has been advised that bargaining unit status limits the Company's strategic options relative to those of non-unionized insured depository institutions. The Company continues to consider this as a factor in its strategic and capital management decisions.
The Company operates seven community banking facilities in Hempfield Township, Latrobe, Ligonier, Unity Township and West Newton, Pennsylvania and also maintains a commercial business development sales force throughout its entire market area. The Company operates an asset management and trust division of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Commercial Bank & Trust of PA also serves its customer base from an Internet banking site (www.cnbthebankonline.com) and an automated TouchTone Teller banking system.
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COMMERCIAL NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,
December 31,
March 31,
2024
2023
2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks on demand
$
2,766
$
4,274
$
4,306
Interest bearing deposits with banks
1,830
1,172
1,068
Cash and Cash Equivalents
4,596
5,446
5,374
Securities available for sale
157,498
161,832
174,661
Restricted investments in bank stock
1,025
1,244
1,018
Loans
191,151
192,812
198,466
Allowance for credit losses
(1,120
)
(1,162
)
(1,535
)
Net loans
190,031
191,650
196,931
Premises and equipment
2,906
2,866
2,535
Accrued Interest receivable
2,521
2,199
2,672
Investment in life insurance
18,672
18,534
18,121
Other Assets
7,668
6,848
7,390
Total assets
$
384,917
$
390,619
$
408,702
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits
Non-interest bearing
$
157,567
156,767
$
163,477
Interest bearing
169,758
170,508
187,481
Total deposits
327,325
327,275
350,958
Short-term borrowings
21,633
25,317
20,076
Other liabilities
1,783
1,891
1,561
Total liabilities
350,741
354,483
372,595
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, par value $2 per share;
10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,600,000
shares issued; 2,860,953 shares
outstanding in 2024 and 2023
7,200
7,200
7,200
Retained earnings
62,928
63,145
63,174
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(23,408
)
(21,665
)
(21,723
)
Treasury stock, at cost, 739,047 shares
in 2024 and 2023
(12,544
)
(12,544
)
(12,544
)
Total shareholders' equity
34,176
36,136
36,107
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
384,917
$
390,619
$
408,702
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
