First National Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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STRASBURG, Va., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), reported unaudited consolidated net income of $2.2 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.36 for the third quarter of 2024 and adjusted net income(1) of $2.4 million and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per common share(1) of $0.39.

(Dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Sept 30, 2024

 

 

Jun 30, 2024

 

 

Sept 30, 2023

 

Net income

 

$

2,248

 

 

$

2,442

 

 

$

3,121

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.50

 

Return on average assets

 

 

0.62

%

 

 

0.68

%

 

 

0.91

%

Return on average equity

 

 

7.28

%

 

 

8.31

%

 

 

10.96

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income(1)

 

$

2,448

 

 

$

3,008

 

 

$

3,121

 

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share(1)

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.48

 

 

$

0.50

 

Adjusted return on average assets(1)

 

 

0.67

%

 

 

0.84

%

 

 

0.91

%

Adjusted return on average equity(1)

 

 

7.93

%

 

 

10.23

%

 

 

10.96

%

Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax earnings(1)

 

$

4,712

 

 

$

4,092

 

 

$

3,952

 

Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets(1)

 

 

1.29

%

 

 

1.14

%

 

 

1.16

%

Net interest margin(1)

 

 

3.43

%

 

 

3.40

%

 

 

3.35

%

Efficiency ratio(1)

 

 

67.95

%

 

 

70.65

%

 

 

70.67

%

*See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” for additional information and detailed calculations of adjustments.

“During the third quarter the company saw continued improvement in net interest margin thanks to proactive deposit pricing boosted by sticky noninterest-bearing deposits continuing to represent 31% of total deposits,” said Scott C. Harvard, President and CEO. “We also benefited from a 16% increase in ATM and check card fees and an 8% increase in wealth management fees in the quarter. During the quarter loans acquired from third party lenders continued to be a drag on what otherwise was excellent financial performance, with an adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets of 1.29% for the period. We continue to be excited about the recent acquisition of Touchstone Bankshares, Inc., which closed on October 1, and look forward to integrating our two companies and building value for our shareholders.”