American National Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings

DANVILLE, Va., Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American National Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: AMNB) (“American National” or the “Company”) today reported fourth quarter 2023 earnings of $11.3 million, or $1.05 per diluted common share. Those results compare to $8.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted common share, during the same quarter in the prior year, and net income of $10.2 million, or $0.94 per diluted common share, recognized for the third quarter of 2023. Earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 were $43.5 million, or $4.00 per diluted common share, compared to $30.0 million, or $2.73 per diluted common share, for the same period of 2020.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey V. Haley, commented, “American National finished 2023 on a positive note with strong earnings for the fourth quarter and the full year. Core loan growth for the quarter was 6.6% annualized in spite of some significant paydown activity, and deposit growth continued to exceed expectations. Business activity and our local economies remain fairly robust in spite of factors associated with elevated inflation, supply chain issues and the ongoing pandemic.”

“I am so proud and appreciative of the efforts of our employees, the support of our customers and our shareholders over the past year. We had a very successful year financially, but also achieved many other milestones as we continue to build the Company for future success.”

Fourth quarter 2023 highlights include:

  • Average loans held for investment, excluding U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, grew $69.0 million, or 14.9% annualized, during the fourth quarter compared to growth of $39.5 million, or 8.7% annualized, in the third quarter of this year and compared to a decrease of $13.6 million, or 3.0% annualized, in the fourth quarter of the prior year.
  • Earnings produced a return on average tangible common equity of 17.63% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 16.01% in the previous quarter and 14.90% for the same quarter in the prior year (non-GAAP).
  • Average deposits grew 5.3% during the quarter and 14.9% over the same quarter of 2020; the cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 0.14% in the fourth quarter, compared to 0.17% in the previous quarter and 0.43% in the same quarter of the prior year.
  • Fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) net interest margin was 2.93% for the quarter, down from 3.09% in the third quarter of 2023 and from 3.22% in the same quarter of the prior year (non-GAAP).
  • Noninterest revenues decreased $279 thousand, or 5.4%, when compared to the previous quarter, and increased $623 thousand, or 14.8%, compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
  • Noninterest expense increased $620 thousand, or 4.2%, when compared to the previous quarter, and increased $804 thousand, or 5.5%, when compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
  • The Company recognized a negative provision for loan losses in the fourth quarter of 2023 of $2.0 million compared to a provision expense of $482 thousand in the third quarter of 2023 and $585 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2020. Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans outstanding were (0.00%) for the fourth quarter 2023, (0.01%) for the third quarter of 2023 and 0.05% for the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.07% at December 31, 2023, up from 0.06% at September 30, 2023 but down from 0.12% at December 31, 2020.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S PPP

The Company has processed a total of $364.2 million in PPP loans, with total remaining outstanding net PPP loans of $12.2 million at December 31, 2023, down from $37.2 million at September 30, 2023. These quarter-end balances are net of $24.9 million of loans forgiven in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $66.9 million forgiven in the third quarter. Total PPP fees recognized in net interest income during the fourth quarter of 2023 were $919,000 compared to the prior quarter’s $2.4 million. The interest income from the outstanding PPP portfolio generated $68,000 and $169,000, respectively, in the fourth and third quarters of 2023.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was stable compared to the third quarter at $23.1 million. The fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of 2020 reflected an increase of $958 thousand, or 4.3%. The FTE net interest margin for the quarter was 2.93%, down from 3.09% in the prior quarter and 3.22% in the same quarter a year ago (non-GAAP). The reduction in PPP income was offset by additional accretion income on purchased loans, higher interest income associated with higher average balances on loans and growth in investment income in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net interest income from the same quarter in the prior year was attributable to the same factors as well as the significantly lower rate environment in 2023, which reduced interest expense on deposits $1.2 million, or 64.0%.

The Company’s FTE net interest margin includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. During the fourth quarter of 2023, net accretion related to acquisition accounting amounted to $2.1 million compared to $1.3 million in the prior quarter of 2023 and $1.2 million for the same quarter in 2020. Net accretion for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 amounted to $5.2 million, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2020. Estimated remaining net accretion from acquisitions for the periods indicated is as follows (dollars in thousands):
                                

For the years ending (estimated):  
2022 $1,100
2023 690
2024 429
2025 292
2026 171
Thereafter 234
   

ASSET QUALITY

Nonperforming assets (“NPAs”) totaled $2.4 million as of December 31, 2023, up slightly from $2.1 million at September 30, 2023, and down significantly from $3.7 million at December 31, 2020. NPAs as a percentage of total assets were 0.07% at December 31, 2023, compared to 0.06% at September 30, 2023 and 0.12% at December 31, 2020.

The Company recorded a negative provision for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $2.0 million compared to the recognition of a provision of $482 thousand in the third quarter and $585 thousand in the fourth quarter in the previous year. The fourth quarter 2023 negative provision compared to the third quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2020 was the result of continued improvement in economic conditions, ongoing low charge-off and delinquency rates, and overall strong asset quality metrics. In addition, the third quarter provision was higher due to significant loan growth during the period. The allowance for loan losses was $18.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $20.6 million at September 30, 2023 and $21.4 million at December 31, 2020. Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans outstanding were (0.00%) for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to (0.01%) in the previous quarter and 0.05% for the same quarter in the prior year. The allowance as a percentage of loans held for investment was 0.96% at December 31, 2023, compared to 1.06% at September 30, 2023, and 1.06% at December 31, 2020. Excluding PPP loans, the allowance as a percentage of loans decreased to 0.97% at December 31, 2023, compared to 1.08% at September 30, 2023 and 1.19% at December 31, 2020.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income decreased $279 thousand, or 5.4%, to $4.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $5.1 million in the prior quarter and increased $623 thousand, or 14.8%, from the same quarter in the prior year. The fourth quarter of 2023 decrease from the prior quarter was the result of increased write-downs on premises and equipment, net of $190 thousand or 178% and a decrease in mortgage banking income of $243 thousand or 24.6%. The increased expense was partially offset by an increase in other fees and commissions of $162 thousand, or 14.1%, in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter of 2023.

The fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 reflected significant growth in trust fees of $240 thousand, or 23.4%, other fees and commissions of $272 thousand, or 26.2%, income from small business investment companies of $226 thousand, or 95.8%, offset by a $296 thousand, or 28.4%, decrease in mortgage banking income.

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense for the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to $15.5 million, up $620 thousand, or 4.2%, when compared to the $14.8 million for the previous quarter and up $804 thousand, or 5.5%, from $14.7 million during the same quarter in the previous year. The increase in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter of 2023 was due to higher compensation costs associated primarily with incentive accrual adjustments, and in other expenses which included $150,000 in additional charitable contributions. Fourth quarter 2023 increases compared to the same quarter of 2020 were primarily due to increased compensation costs and expense seasonality.

INCOME TAXES

The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was 21.80%, compared to 21.05% for the prior quarter and 20.94% for the same quarter in the prior year. The effective tax rate was relatively consistent among the periods, with slight increases in the 2023 periods attributable to changes in pre-tax earnings and the levels of permanent tax differences.

BALANCE SHEET

Total assets at December 31, 2023 were $3.3 billion, an increase of $45.5 million from September 30, 2023 and $284.6 million from December 31, 2020. The growth over the previous quarter and over the same quarter of 2020 is the result of continued core deposit growth, deployment of excess liquidity into investments, and loan growth.

At December 31, 2023, loans held for investment (net of deferred fees and costs) were $1.9 billion, an increase of $6.2 million, or 1.3%, annualized from September 30, 2023. This increase is net of $25.9 million of PPP loans forgiven during the fourth quarter of 2023. Loans held for investment increased $130.6 million, or 7.2%, from December 31, 2020 excluding PPP loans.

Investment securities available for sale amounted to $692.5 million at December 31, 2023, with growth of $48.6 million, or 7.5%, compared to September 30, 2023, and growth of $226.4 million, or 48.6%, compared to December 31, 2020.

Deposits amounted to $2.9 billion at December 31, 2023, with growth of $28.3 million, or 4.0%, annualized from September 30, 2023 and $279.0 million, or 10.7%, compared to December 31, 2020. The growth over the same quarter and prior quarter of 2020 is a result of continued higher than average cash balances being maintained by customers.

The Company continues to be well-capitalized as defined by regulators, with tangible common equity to tangible assets of 8.17% at December 31, 2023 compared to 8.14% at September 30, 2023 and compared to 8.34% at December 31, 2020. The Company’s common equity Tier 1, Tier 1, total, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios were 12.43%, 13.73%, 14.61% and 9.13%, respectively, at December 31, 2023.

ABOUT AMERICAN NATIONAL

American National is a multi-state bank holding company with total assets of approximately $3.3 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 26 banking offices. American National Bank also manages an additional $1.2 billion of trust, investment and brokerage assets in its Wealth Division. Additional information about American National and American National Bank is available on American National’s website at www.amnb.com.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). American National’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of American National’s performance. These measures typically adjust GAAP performance measures to exclude the effects of the amortization of intangibles and include the tax benefit associated with revenue items that are tax-exempt, as well as adjust income available to common shareholders for certain significant activities or transactions that are infrequent in nature. Management believes presentations of these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information that is essential to a proper understanding of the operating results of American National’s core businesses. These non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this release, other than those concerning historical financial information, may be considered forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions. American National intends 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 is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. American National’s ability to predict results, or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, is inherently uncertain. Factors that could have a material effect on the operations and future prospects of American National include but are not limited to: (1) the impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated efforts to limit the spread of the virus; (2) expected revenue synergies and cost savings from acquisitions and depositions; (3) changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislation and regulation, and monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; (4) the quality and composition of the loan and securities portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, and demand for financial services in American National’s market areas; (5) the adequacy of the level of the allowance for loan losses, the amount of loan loss provisions required in future quarters, and the failure of assumptions underlying the allowance for loan losses; (6) cybersecurity threats or attacks, the implementation of new technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (7) accounting principles, policies, and guidelines; and (8) other risk factors detailed from time to time in filings made by American National with the Securities and Exchange Commission. American National undertakes no obligation to update or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
         
    December 31
      2021       2020  
    (Unaudited)   (Audited)
Assets        
Cash and due from banks   $ 23,095     $ 30,767  
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks     487,773       343,603  
Securities available for sale, at fair value     692,467       466,091  
Restricted stock, at cost     8,056       8,715  
Loans held for sale     8,481       15,591  
Loans, net of deferred fees and costs     1,946,580       2,015,056  
Less allowance for loan losses     (18,678 )     (21,403 )
Net Loans     1,927,902       1,993,653  
Premises and equipment, net     35,564       39,723  
Other real estate owned, net     143       958  
Goodwill     85,048       85,048  
Core deposit intangibles, net     4,627       6,091  
Bank owned life insurance     29,107       28,482  
Other assets     32,334       31,288  
         
Total assets   $ 3,334,597     $ 3,050,010  
         
         
Liabilities        
Demand deposits — noninterest-bearing   $ 1,009,081     $ 830,094  
Demand deposits — interest-bearing     547,878       501,283  
Money market deposits     719,498       666,122  
Savings deposits     259,193       217,405  
Time deposits     354,703       396,426  
Total deposits     2,890,353       2,611,330  
Customer repurchase agreements     41,128       42,551  
Long-term borrowings     28,232       35,630  
Other liabilities     20,092       22,605  
Total liabilities     2,979,805       2,712,116  
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Preferred stock, $5 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding            
Common stock, $1 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 10,766,967 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 10,982,367 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020     10,710       10,926  
Capital in excess of par value     147,777       154,850  
Retained earnings     201,380       169,681  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net     (5,075 )     2,437  
Total shareholders’ equity     354,792       337,894  
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 3,334,597     $ 3,050,010  
                     
American National Bankshares Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                     
    For the Three Months Ended   For the Twelve Months Ended
    12/31/21   9/30/21   12/31/20   12/31/21   12/31/20
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
Interest and Dividend Income:                    
Interest and fees on loans   $ 21,706     $ 21,974     $ 22,654     $ 87,040     $ 87,700  
Interest and dividends on securities:                    
Taxable     2,012       1,896       1,536       7,309       6,764  
Tax-exempt     92       94       103       385       433  
Dividends     115       112       121       464       503  
Other interest income     223       201       84       598       440  
Total interest and dividend income     24,148       24,277       24,498       95,796       95,840  
                     
Interest Expense:                    
Interest on deposits     655       781       1,821       3,645       9,729  
Interest on short-term borrowings     3       3       22       22       259  
Interest on long-term borrowings     386       400       509       1,738       2,032  
Total interest expense     1,044       1,184       2,352       5,405       12,020  
                     
Net Interest Income     23,104       23,093       22,146       90,391       83,820  
(Recovery of) Provision for loan losses     (1,955 )     482       585       (2,825 )     8,916  
                     
Net Interest Income After (Recovery of) Provision for Loan Losses     25,059       22,611       21,561       93,216       74,904  
                     
Noninterest Income:                    
Trust fees     1,265       1,311       1,025       5,022       4,044  
Service charges on deposit accounts     695       664       677       2,611       2,557  
Other fees and commissions     1,309       1,147       1,037       4,953       3,925  
Mortgage banking income     746       989       1,042       4,195       3,514  
Securities gains, net     35                   35       814  
Brokerage fees     264       265       192       997       745  
Income from Small Business Investment Companies     462       491       236       1,972       270  
Income (loss) from insurance investments     137       132       (58 )     1,199       321  
Losses on premises and equipment, net     (297 )     (107 )     (13 )     (885 )     (110 )
Other     228       231       83       932       763  
Total noninterest income     4,844       5,123       4,221       21,031       16,843  
                     
Noninterest Expense:                    
Salaries and employee benefits     8,461       8,185       8,225       32,342       29,765  
Occupancy and equipment     1,484       1,513       1,470       6,032       5,586  
FDIC assessment     220       194       206       864       639  
Bank franchise tax     446       440       425       1,767       1,702  
Core deposit intangible amortization     351       361       391       1,464       1,637  
Data processing     734       748       764       2,958       3,017  
Software     357       344       342       1,368       1,454  
Other real estate owned, net     (17 )     21       26       131       60  
Other     3,427       3,037       2,810       12,082       10,705  
Total noninterest expense     15,463       14,843       14,659       59,008       54,565  
                     
Income Before Income Taxes     14,440       12,891       11,123       55,239       37,182  
Income Taxes     3,147       2,713       2,329       11,713       7,137  
Net Income   $ 11,293     $ 10,178     $ 8,794     $ 43,526     $ 30,045  
                     
Net Income Per Common Share:                    
Basic   $ 1.05     $ 0.94     $ 0.80     $ 4.00     $ 2.74  
Diluted   $ 1.05     $ 0.94     $ 0.80     $ 4.00     $ 2.73  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:                    
Basic     10,774,268       10,833,875       10,975,349       10,873,817       10,981,623  
Diluted     10,776,970       10,836,293       10,978,931       10,877,231       10,985,790  
                     
American National Bankshares Inc.  
Financial Highlights  
                       
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)                    
                At or for the Twelve Months  
    4rd Qtr   3rd Qtr   4th Qtr   Ended December 31,  
      2021       2021       2020       2021       2020    
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) (Audited)  
EARNINGS                      
Interest income $ 24,148     $ 24,277     $ 24,498     $ 95,796     $ 95,840    
Interest expense   1,044       1,184       2,352       5,405       12,020    
Net interest income   23,104       23,093       22,146       90,391       83,820    
(Recovery of) Provision for loan losses   (1,955 )     482       585       (2,825 )     8,916    
Noninterest income   4,844       5,123       4,221       21,031       16,843    
Noninterest expense   15,463       14,843       14,659       59,008       54,565    
Income taxes     3,147       2,713       2,329       11,713       7,137    
Net income     11,293       10,178       8,794       43,526       30,045    
                       
PER COMMON SHARE                    
Net income per share – basic $ 1.05     $ 0.94     $ 0.80     $ 4.00     $ 2.74    
Net income per share – diluted   1.05       0.94       0.80       4.00       2.73    
Cash dividends paid   0.28       0.27       0.27       1.09       1.08    
Book value per share   32.95       32.51       30.77       32.95       30.77    
Book value per share – tangible (a)   24.62       24.16       22.47       24.62       22.47    
Closing market price   37.68       33.04       26.21       37.68       26.21    
                       
FINANCIAL RATIOS                    
Return on average assets   1.35   %   1.27   %   1.18   %   1.37   %   1.08   %
Return on average common equity   12.82       11.58       10.48       12.50       9.12    
Return on average tangible common equity (a)     17.63       16.01       14.90       17.34       13.19    
Average common equity to average assets     10.50       10.99       11.30       10.96       11.88    
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (a)     8.17       8.14       8.34       8.17       8.34    
Net interest margin, taxable equivalent   2.93       3.09       3.22       3.05       3.30    
Efficiency ratio (a)   53.46       51.03       53.92       51.05       52.80    
Effective tax rate   21.79       21.05       20.94       21.20       19.19    
                       
PERIOD-END BALANCES                    
Securities   $ 700,523     $ 651,995     $ 474,806     $ 700,523     $ 474,806    
Loans held for sale   8,481       9,518       15,591       8,481       15,591    
Loans, net     1,946,580       1,940,332       2,015,056       1,946,580       2,015,056    
Goodwill and other intangibles   89,675       90,026       91,139       89,675       91,139    
Assets     3,334,597       3,289,063       3,050,010       3,334,597       3,050,010    
Assets – tangible (a)   3,244,922       3,199,037       2,958,871       3,244,922       2,958,871    
Deposits     2,890,353       2,862,081       2,611,330       2,890,353       2,611,330    
Customer repurchase agreements   41,128       26,595       42,551       41,128       42,551    
Long-term borrowings   28,232       28,207       35,630       28,232       35,630    
Shareholders’ equity   354,792       350,387       337,894       354,792       337,894    
Shareholders’ equity – tangible (a)   265,117       260,361       246,755       265,117       246,755    
                       
AVERAGE BALANCES                    
Securities (b)   $ 654,595     $ 569,508     $ 372,529     $ 549,554     $ 347,952    
Loans held for sale   8,121       9,835       8,601       11,257       6,578    
Loans, net     1,943,238       1,913,446       2,063,397       1,953,121       2,008,683    
Interest-earning assets   3,154,730       2,989,661       2,754,455       2,967,799       2,551,913    
Goodwill and other intangibles   89,855       90,257       91,358       90,413       91,751    
Assets     3,357,223       3,199,514       2,971,505       3,176,564       2,773,007    
Assets – tangible (a)   3,267,368       3,109,257       2,880,147       3,086,151       2,681,256    
Interest-bearing deposits   1,868,695       1,817,595       1,701,395       1,797,385       1,595,694    
Deposits     2,914,381       2,768,268       2,536,363       2,736,571       2,342,353    
Customer repurchase agreements   39,645       29,681       40,819       37,632       42,937    
Other short-term borrowings                           1    
Long-term borrowings   28,218       28,192       35,617       31,878       35,586    
Shareholders’ equity   352,395       351,646       335,671       348,158       329,353    
Shareholders’ equity – tangible (a)   262,540       261,389       244,313       257,745       237,602    
                       
American National Bankshares Inc.                    
Financial Highlights                    
                       
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)             At or for the Twelve Months  
    4rd Qtr   3rd Qtr   4th Qtr   Ended December 31,  
      2021       2021       2020       2021       2020    
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) (Audited)  
CAPITAL                      
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic     10,774,268       10,833,875       10,975,349       10,873,817       10,981,623    
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted     10,776,970       10,836,293       10,978,931       10,877,231       10,985,790    
                       
COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM                  
Total shares of common stock repurchased     16,580       100,764             264,579       62,669    
Average price paid per share of common stock   $ 37.12     $ 32.87     $     $ 33.10     $ 34.90    
                       
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES                    
Beginning balance $ 20,630     $ 20,097     $ 21,088     $ 21,403     $ 13,152    
(Recovery of) Provision for loan losses   (1,955 )     482       585       (2,825 )     8,916    
Charge-offs     (76 )     (19 )     (331 )     (146 )     (1,006 )  
Recoveries     79       70       61       246       341    
Ending balance $ 18,678     $ 20,630     $ 21,403     $ 18,678     $ 21,403    
                       
LOANS                      
Construction and land development $ 134,221     $ 120,193     $ 140,071     $ 134,221     $ 140,071    
Commercial real estate – owner occupied   391,517       404,029       373,680       391,517       373,680    
Commercial real estate – non-owner occupied     731,034       713,339       627,569       731,034       627,569    
Residential real estate   289,757       280,351       269,137       289,757       269,137    
Home equity     93,203       95,317       104,881       93,203       104,881    
Commercial and industrial   299,773       320,278       491,256       299,773       491,256    
Consumer     7,075       6,825       8,462       7,075       8,462    
Total   $ 1,946,580     $ 1,940,332     $ 2,015,056     $ 1,946,580     $ 2,015,056    
                       
NONPERFORMING ASSETS AT PERIOD-END                  
Nonperforming loans:                    
90 days past due and accruing $ 216     $     $ 262     $ 216     $ 262    
Nonaccrual     2,006       1,903       2,434       2,006       2,434    
Other real estate owned and repossessions     143       213       958       143       958    
Nonperforming assets $ 2,365     $ 2,116     $ 3,654     $ 2,365     $ 3,654    
                       
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS                    
Allowance for loan losses to total loans   0.96   %   1.06   %   1.06   %   0.96   %   1.06   %
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans   840.59       1,084.08       793.88       840.59       793.88    
Nonperforming assets to total assets   0.07       0.06       0.12       0.07       0.12    
Nonperforming loans to total loans   0.11       0.10       0.13       0.11       0.13    
Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans   (0.00 )     (0.01 )     0.05       (0.01 )     0.03    
                       
OTHER DATA                      
Fiduciary assets at period-end (c) (d) $ 752,410     $ 697,528     $ 614,016     $ 752,410     $ 614,016    
Retail brokerage assets at period-end (c) (d)   $ 418,850     $ 406,408     $ 362,022     $ 418,850     $ 362,022    
Number full-time equivalent employees (e)   346       345       342       346       342    
Number of full service offices   26       26       26       26       26    
Number of loan production offices   1       1       1       1       1    
Number of ATMs   36       36       37       36       37    
                       
Notes:                      
                       
(a) – This financial measure is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this release.
(b) – Average does not include unrealized gains and losses.
(c) – Market value.
(d) – Assets are not owned by American National and are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheet.
(e) – Average for quarter.
                     
Net Interest Income Analysis
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
         
            Interest            
    Average Balance   Income/Expense (a)   Yield/Rate
    2021   2020   2021   2020   2021   2020
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
Loans:                            
Commercial   $ 310,175   $ 507,750   $ 3,386   $ 5,354   4.33 %   4.19 %
Real estate     1,634,660     1,556,192     18,244     17,206   4.46     4.42  
Consumer     6,524     8,056     112     137   6.81     6.77  
Total loans (b)     1,951,359     2,071,998     21,742     22,697   4.45     4.38  
                             
Securities:                            
U.S. Treasury     116,629     14,126     242     4   0.83     0.11  
Federal agencies & GSEs     93,042     76,606     265     276   1.14     1.44  
Mortgage-backed & CMOs     355,492     206,817     1,117     916   1.26     1.77  
State and municipal     63,148     53,257     314     304   1.99     2.28  
Other     26,284     21,723     305     286   4.64     5.27  
Total securities     654,595     372,529     2,243     1,786   1.37     1.92  
                             
Deposits in other banks     548,776     309,928     223     84   0.16     0.11  
                             
Total interest-earning assets     3,154,730     2,754,455     24,208     24,567   3.07     3.56  
                             
Non-earning assets     202,493     217,050                    
                             
Total assets   $ 3,357,223   $ 2,971,505                    
                             
Deposits:                            
Demand   $ 505,528   $ 433,356     37     50   0.03     0.05  
Money market     743,354     647,320     101     380   0.05     0.23  
Savings     257,289     215,233     6     16   0.01     0.03  
Time     362,524     405,486     511     1,375   0.56     1.35  
Total deposits     1,868,695     1,701,395     655     1,821   0.14     0.43  
                             
Customer repurchase agreements     39,645     40,819     3     22   0.03     0.21  
Long-term borrowings     28,218     35,617     386     509   5.47     5.72  
Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,936,558     1,777,831     1,044     2,352   0.21     0.53  
                             
Noninterest bearing demand deposits     1,045,686     834,968                    
Other liabilities     22,584     23,035                    
Shareholders’ equity     352,395     335,671                    
   Total liabilities and shareholders’                                 
   equity   $ 3,357,223   $ 2,971,505                    
                             
Interest rate spread                   2.86 %   3.03 %
Net interest margin                   2.93 %   3.22 %
                             
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)               23,164     22,215            
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment (c)               60     69            
Net interest income           $ 23,104   $ 22,146            
                             
                             
Notes:                            
                             
(a) – Interest income includes net accretion/amortization of acquired loan fair value adjustments and the net accretion/amortization of deferred loan fees and costs.    
(b) – Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balances.    
(c) – A tax rate of 21% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt assets to a fully taxable equivalent basis.    
     
Net Interest Income Analysis
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
     
            Interest            
    Average Balance   Income/Expense (a)   Yield/Rate
    2021   2020   2021   2020   2021   2020
    (Unaudited)   (Audited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)
Loans:                            
Commercial   $ 372,538   $ 475,068   $ 18,819   $ 17,768   5.05 %   3.74 %
Real estate     1,584,856     1,531,195     67,887     69,525   4.28     4.54  
Consumer     6,984     8,998     475     588   6.80     6.53  
Total loans (b)     1,964,378     2,015,261     87,181     87,881   4.44     4.36  
                             
Securities:                            
U.S. Treasury     57,048     9,010     507     51   0.89     0.57  
Federal agencies & GSEs     97,943     72,112     1,132     1,423   1.16     1.97  
Mortgage-backed & CMOs     308,158     200,612     4,142     4,060   1.34     2.02  
State and municipal     61,698     45,836     1,272     1,175   2.06     2.56  
Other     24,707     20,382     1,205     1,098   4.88     5.39  
Total securities     549,554     347,952     8,258     7,807   1.50     2.24  
                             
Deposits in other banks     453,867     188,700     598     440   0.13     0.23  
                             
Total interest-earning assets     2,967,799     2,551,913     96,037     96,128   3.24     3.77  
                             
Non-earning assets     208,765     221,094                    
                             
Total assets   $ 3,176,564   $ 2,773,007                    
                             
Deposits:                            
Demand   $ 476,710   $ 386,790     152     344   0.03     0.09  
Money market     710,948     574,510     758     2,634   0.11     0.46  
Savings     243,123     198,313     26     117   0.01     0.06  
Time     366,604     436,081     2,709     6,634   0.74     1.52  
Total deposits     1,797,385     1,595,694     3,645     9,729   0.20     0.61  
                             
Customer repurchase agreements     37,632     42,937     22     259   0.06     0.60  
Other short-term borrowings         1               0.50  
Long-term borrowings     31,878     35,586     1,738     2,032   5.45     5.71  
Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,866,895     1,674,218     5,405     12,020   0.29     0.72  
                             
Noninterest bearing demand deposits     939,186     746,659                    
Other liabilities     22,325     22,777                    
Shareholders’ equity     348,158     329,353                    
   Total liabilities and shareholders’                             
   equity   $ 3,176,564   $ 2,773,007                    
                             
Interest rate spread                   2.95 %   3.05 %
Net interest margin                   3.05 %   3.30 %
                             
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)               90,632     84,108            
Less: Taxable equivalent adjustment (c)               241     288            
Net interest income           $ 90,391   $ 83,820            
                             
Notes:                             
                             
(a) – Interest income includes net accretion/amortization of acquired loan fair value adjustments and the net accretion/amortization of deferred loan fees and costs. 
(b) – Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balances.  
(c) – A tax rate of 21% was used in adjusting interest on tax-exempt assets to a fully taxable equivalent basis.  
     
American National Bankshares Inc.  
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures  
                       
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)                      
                At or for the Twelve Months  
    4rd Qtr   3rd Qtr   4th Qtr   Ended December 31,  
      2021       2021       2020       2021       2020    
    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Audited)  
EFFICIENCY RATIO                      
Noninterest expense   $ 15,463     $ 14,843     $ 14,659     $ 59,008     $ 54,565    
Add/subtract: gain/loss on sale of OREO                 (8 )     (111 )     4    
Subtract: core deposit intangible amortization     (351 )     (361 )     (391 )     (1,464 )     (1,637 )  
    $ 15,112     $ 14,482     $ 14,260     $ 57,433     $ 52,932    
                       
Net interest income   $ 23,104     $ 23,093     $ 22,146     $ 90,391     $ 83,820    
Tax equivalent adjustment     60       59       69       241       288    
Noninterest income     4,844       5,123       4,221       21,031       16,843    
Subtract: gain on securities     (35 )                 (35 )     (814 )  
Add: loss on fixed assets     297       107       13       885       110    
    $ 28,270     $ 28,382     $ 26,449     $ 112,513     $ 100,247    
                       
Efficiency ratio     53.46   %   51.03   %   53.92   %   51.05   %   52.80   %
                       
TAX EQUIVALENT NET INTEREST INCOME                          
Non-GAAP measures:                      
Interest income – loans   $ 21,742     $ 22,012     $ 22,697     $ 87,181     $ 87,881    
Interest income – investments and other     2,466       2,327       1,870       8,856       8,247    
Interest expense – deposits     (655 )     (781 )     (1,821 )     (3,645 )     (9,729 )  
Interest expense – customer repurchase agreements     (3 )     (3 )     (22 )     (22 )     (259 )  
Interest expense – long-term borrowings     (386 )     (400 )     (509 )     (1,738 )     (2,032 )  
Total net interest income   $ 23,164     $ 23,155     $ 22,215     $ 90,632     $ 84,108    
Less non-GAAP measures:                      
Tax benefit on nontaxable interest – loans     (36 )     (38 )     (43 )     (141 )     (181 )  
Tax benefit on nontaxable interest – securities     (24 )     (24 )     (26 )     (100 )     (107 )  
GAAP measures   $ 23,104     $ 23,093     $ 22,146     $ 90,391     $ 83,820    
                       
RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE EQUITY                          
Return on average equity (GAAP basis)     12.82   %   11.58   %   10.48   %   12.50   %   9.12   %
Impact of excluding average goodwill and other intangibles     4.81       4.43       4.42       4.84       4.07    
Return on average tangible equity (non-GAAP)     17.63   %   16.01   %   14.90   %   17.34   %   13.19   %
                       
TANGIBLE EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS                      
Equity to assets ratio (GAAP basis)     10.64   %   10.65   %   11.08   %   10.64   %   11.08   %
Impact of excluding goodwill and other intangibles     (2.47 )     (2.51 )     (2.74 )     (2.47 )     (2.74 )  
Tangible equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP)     8.17   %   8.14   %   8.34   %   8.17   %   8.34   %
                       
TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE                      
Book value per share (GAAP basis)   $ 32.95     $ 32.51     $ 30.77     $ 32.95     $ 30.77    
Impact of excluding goodwill and other intangibles     (8.33 )     (8.35 )     (8.30 )     (8.33 )     (8.30 )  
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 24.62     $ 24.16     $ 22.47     $ 24.62     $ 22.47    
                       
ADJUSTED LOAN LOSS ALLOWANCE                      
Allowance for loan losses   $ 18,678     $ 20,630     $ 21,403     $ 18,678     $ 21,403    
Credit discount on purchased loans     4,474       5,258       7,255       4,474       7,255    
Adjusted loan loss allowance   $ 23,152     $ 25,888     $ 28,658     $ 23,152     $ 28,658    
                       
Total loans, net of deferred fees and costs   $ 1,946,580     $ 1,940,332     $ 2,015,056     $ 1,946,580     $ 2,015,056    
Subtract: PPP loans, net     (12,239 )     (37,199 )     (211,275 )     (12,239 )     (211,275 )  
Total loans less PPP loans, net   $ 1,934,341     $ 1,903,133     $ 1,803,781     $ 1,934,341     $ 1,803,781    
                       
Adjusted loan loss allowance to total loans less PPP loans, net     1.20   %   1.36   %   1.59   %   1.20   %   1.59   %
                       
Allowance for loan losses to total loans less PPP loans, net     0.97   %   1.08   %   1.19   %   0.97   %   1.19   %
                       

Contact:
        Jeffrey W. Farrar
        Executive Vice President, COO & CFO
        (434)773-2274
        [email protected]

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