First National Corporation Reports Record Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

  • July 30, 2025
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STRASBURG, Va., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”), reported earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 of $5.05 million and basic and diluted earnings per common share of $0.56. Excluding acquisition-related items, adjusted earnings(1) (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2025 were $5.1 million and adjusted basic and diluted earnings(1) per common share were $0.57.

“We are extremely pleased with our performance in the second quarter as we begin to realize the value of our recently completed acquisition of the Touchstone franchise. Earnings improved over the prior quarter and the previous year due to net interest margin expansion and our improved efficiency as a combined company. While growth was muted due to higher than average loan payoff volumes and our focus on managing deposit pricing, this discipline delivered on improved earnings, strong liquidity and capital growth,” said Scott Harvard, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National. 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2025

  • Earnings per share of $0.56 per share, up 211% from the previous period and up 44% from one year prior
  • Return on average assets of 1.00% compared to 0.32% in the previous period and 0.68% one year prior
  • Return on average equity of 11.85% compared to 3.85% in the previous period and 8.31% one year prior
  • Net interest margin fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”)(1) of 3.95%, up 16.2% from 3.40% one year prior
  • Efficiency ratio(1) improved to 65.11% from 75.44% in the previous period and 70.64% one year prior
  • Net loans held for investment of $1.428 billion, up 46.1% from one year prior
  • Total deposits of $1.803 billion, up 42.5% from one year prior
  • Noninterest bearing deposits of $541.2 million, up 36.1% from one year prior
  • Noninterest bearing deposits comprised 30% of total deposits at June 30, 2025

NET INTEREST INCOME

For the second quarter of 2025, the Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) was 3.95%, up from 3.77% for the first quarter of 2025 and up from 3.40% in the second quarter of 2024. The Company’s net interest margin (FTE)(1) for the second quarter of 2025 includes the impact of acquisition accounting fair value adjustments. Net accretion income related to acquisition accounting was $907 thousand, or an 18-basis point incremental increase to the net interest margin for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to the net amortization expense of $36 thousand or a 1-basis point incremental decrease to the net interest margin for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The impact of accretion and amortization for the periods presented are reflected in the following table (dollars in thousands):

    Loan
Accretion
(Amortization)
    Deposit Accretion     Borrowings (Amortization)     Total  
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025   $ (194 )   $ 443     $ (285 )   $ (36 )
For the quarter ended June 30, 2025     930       163       (186 )     907  
                                 

Earning asset yields for the second quarter of 2025 increased 17 basis points to 5.35% compared to the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by the $1.1 million increase in accretion on purchased loans. Loan accretion increased in the second quarter after several large loans with purchase accounting premiums were paid off in the first quarter, resulting in the accelerated amortization of those premiums. Deposit accretion decreased from the prior quarter consistent with the accelerated accretion schedule of acquired deposits. For the second quarter of 2025, net interest income was $18.5 million, an increase of $1.0 million from $17.5 million in the first quarter of 2025 due to increases in loan yields and net accretion income combined with a $15.9 million decrease in average interest-bearing liabilities.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income increased $278 thousand to $3.9 million for the second quarter of 2025 from $3.6 million in the prior quarter. Non-interest income increased 7.7% in the second quarter primarily due to increases in ATM and check card income as well as brokered mortgage fees. 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

Noninterest expense decreased $3.1 million to $15.2 million for the second quarter of 2025 from $18.3 million in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a $1.8 million decrease in pre-tax merger-related expenses, $656 thousand decrease in salaries and employee benefit expenses, $448 thousand decrease in other operating expenses, and $258 thousand decrease in data processes expense. The decrease in salaries and benefits reflects reduced expenses related to incentives, stock compensation expense, and other salary and benefits. The decrease in other operating expenses is driven by $294 thousand of fraud losses recognized in the first quarter and a reduction in internet banking expenses of $296 thousand. In the first quarter of 2025 the Bank was operating two core banking systems which added to our expense structure. The conversion to one system occurred in February of 2025, which was a driver of reduced operating expenses in the second quarter of 2025.

Adjusted operating noninterest expense(1), which excludes merger-related costs ($92 thousand in the second quarter of 2025 and $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2025) and amortization of intangible assets ($441 thousand in the second quarter of 2025 and $442 thousand in the first quarter of 2025), decreased $1.3 million to $14.7 million for the second quarter of 2025 from $16.0 million in the prior quarter, due to decreases in salary and employee benefits expense, fraud losses, data processing, and internet banking expenses.

BALANCE SHEET

At June 30, 2025, total assets were $2.041 billion, an increase of $8.1 million or 0.4% from March 31, 2025, and an increase of $583.9 million or 40.1% from June 30, 2024. Total assets were consistent with the prior quarter and the increase from the prior year was primarily driven by growth in loans held for investment (“LHFI”) (net of deferred fees and costs), primarily due to the Touchstone acquisition.

At June 30, 2025, LHFI net of allowance totaled $1.428 billion, a decrease of $7.6 million from $1.436 billion or 0.5% at March 31, 2025, and an increase of $450.8 million or 46.1% from June 30, 2024. LHFI was consistent with the prior quarter and increased from the prior year primarily due to the Touchstone acquisition, as well as organic loan growth. Higher than average loan payoffs more than offset positive net production growth in the second quarter of 2025.

At June 30, 2025, total investments were $299.6 million, an increase of $25.9 million or 9.5% from March 31, 2025, and an increase of $29.2 million or 10.8% from June 30, 2024. Available for sale (“AFS”) securities totaled $187.6 million at June 30, 2025, and $161.0 million at March 31, 2025, and $144.8 million at June 30, 2024. The increases compared to the prior quarter was driven by securities purchases and a $3.1 million improvement in unrealized losses. Total net unrealized losses on the AFS securities portfolio were $18.9 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $20.1 million at March 31, 2025, and $21.9 million at June 30, 2024. Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost and totaled $106.4 million at June 30, 2025, $108.3 million at March 31, 2025, and $123.5 million at June 30, 2024.

At June 30, 2025, total deposits were $1.803 billion, a decrease of $21.8 million or 1.2% from the prior quarter, and an increase of $537.4 million or 42.5% from June 30, 2024. The decreases in deposit balances from the prior quarter is primarily due to a decrease in interest-bearing demand deposits and the increase from prior year is primarily due to the addition of the Touchstone acquired deposits. Non-interest-bearing demand deposits increased slightly and time deposits decreased slightly in the second quarter of 2025.

There were $25.0 million in other borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank on June 30, 2025 compared to no borrowings on March 31, 2025. Other borrowings totaled $50.0 million on June 30, 2024, and were comprised of funds borrowed from the Federal Reserve Bank through their Bank Term Funding Program which were repaid during the fourth quarter of 2024.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity sources available to the Bank, including interest-bearing deposits in banks, unpledged securities available for sale, at fair value, unpledged securities held-to-maturity, at par, eligible to be pledged, and available lines of credit totaled $633.7 million on June 30, 2025, $800.2 million on March 31, 2025, and $533.3 million on June 30, 2024.

The Bank maintains liquidity to fund loan growth and to meet potential demand from deposit customers, including potential volatile deposits. The estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $545.7 million on June 30, 2025, $549.3 million on March 31, 2025, and $419.4 million on June 30, 2024. Excluding municipal deposits, the estimated amount of uninsured customer deposits totaled $451.9 million on June 30, 2025, $458.7 million on March 31, 2025, and $324.5 million on June 30, 2024.

ASSET QUALITY

Nonperforming Assets

Management classifies non-performing assets (“NPAs”) as non-accrual loans and other real estate owned (“OREO”). NPAs as a percentage of total assets increased to 0.33% on June 30, 2025, compared to 0.24% on March 31, 2025, and decreased from 0.59% on June 30, 2024.

NPAs increased by $1.9 million to $6.8 million on June 30, 2025, compared to $4.9 million on March 31, 2025, and $8.5 million on June 30, 2024. 

Past Due Loans

There were no loans past due over 90 days or more and still accruing interest on June 30, 2025, consistent with $0 on March 31, 2025, and $0 on June 30, 2024. Loans past-due 30-89 days and still accruing interest decreased to $3.2 million, or 0.22% of total loans on June 30, 2025, compared to $5.0 million, or 0.35% of total loans on March 31, 2025, and $2.4 million, or 0.24%, of total loans on June 30, 2024.

Net Charge-offs

Net charge-offs totaled $448 thousand in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, and $482 thousand in the second quarter of 2024.

Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $15.2 million, or 1.05% of total loans on June 30, 2025, compared to $14.7 million, or 1.02% of total loans on March 31, 2025, and $12.6 million, or 1.27% of total loans on June 30, 2024. The allowance for credit losses to NPAs decreased to 223.45% on June 30, 2025 compared to 302.94% on March 31, 2025, but increased from 146.84% on June 30, 2024. 

The Company recorded a $911 thousand provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2025, compared to a $832 thousand provision for credit losses for the first quarter of 2025. The second quarter provision was comprised of a $900 thousand provision for credit losses on loans, a $1 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments and a $10 thousand provision for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities. The increase in provision for credit losses is primarily due to the calculated specific reserves on individually analyzed loans that were increased during the quarter in tandem with an increase in the total amount of loan balances individually analyzed for impairment.

CAPITAL

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company declared and paid cash dividends of $0.155 per common share, compared to $0.155 in the first quarter of 2025 and $0.15 in the second quarter of 2024.

The following table provides capital ratios and values for the periods ended:

First National Corporation (3) Jun 30, 2025     Mar 31, 2025     Jun 30, 2024  
Total capital ratio (2)   14.89 %   14.58 %   15.58 %
Tier 1 capital ratio (2)   12.37 %   12.07 %   13.85 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (2)   11.74 %   11.44 %   12.97 %
Leverage ratio (2)   8.99 %   8.78 %   9.88 %
Common equity to total assets   8.51 %   8.30 %   8.23 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)   7.73 %   7.50 %   8.03 %
Tangible book value per share (1) $ 17.40   $ 16.81   $ 18.59  
                   
First Bank Jun 30, 2025   Mar 31, 2025   Jun 30, 2024  
Total capital ratio (2)   12.89 %   12.44 %   14.13 %
Tier 1 capital ratio (2)   11.81 %   11.39 %   12.88 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (2)   11.81 %   11.39 %   12.88 %
Leverage ratio (2)   8.56 %   8.28 %   9.17 %
Common equity to total assets   8.45 %   8.15 %   7.99 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1)   7.68 %   7.35 %   7.79 %
                   

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, three loan production offices, 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.

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 operating non-interest expense, adjusted basic and diluted earnings 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.

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, 2024, most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

CONTACTS

Scott C. Harvard   Brad E. Schwartz
President and CEO   Executive Vice President and CFO
(540) 465-9121   (540) 465-9121
[email protected]   [email protected]
     
     

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Income Statement                                        
Interest and dividend income                                        
Interest and fees on loans   $ 21,594     $ 20,637     $ 14,004     $ 42,231     $ 27,488  
Interest on deposits in banks     1,891       1,671       1,579       3,562       2,867  
Interest on federal funds sold           40             40        
Taxable interest on securities     1,313       1,314       1,134       2,627       2,358  
Tax-exempt interest on securities     298       300       306       598       611  
Dividends     69       60       32       129       65  
Total interest and dividend income   $ 25,165     $ 24,022     $ 17,055     $ 49,187     $ 33,389  
Interest expense                                        
Interest on deposits   $ 6,080     $ 6,038     $ 4,820     $ 12,118     $ 9,591  
Interest on subordinated debt     468       467       69       935       138  
Interest on junior subordinated debt     66       66       66       132       134  
Interest on other borrowings     3             606       3       1,182  
Total interest expense   $ 6,617     $ 6,571     $ 5,561     $ 13,188     $ 11,045  
Net interest income   $ 18,548     $ 17,451     $ 11,494     $ 35,999     $ 22,344  
Provision for credit losses     911       832       400       1,743       1,400  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   $ 17,637     $ 16,619     $ 11,094     $ 34,256     $ 20,944  
Noninterest income                                        
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 1,020     $ 1,013     $ 612     $ 2,033     $ 1,266  
ATM and check card fees     1,128       996       809       2,124       1,579  
Wealth management fees     867       898       879       1,765       1,762  
Fees for other customer services     230       258       178       488       373  
Brokered mortgage fees     183       110       32       293       70  
Income from bank owned life insurance     231       246       149       477       300  
Net gain on subdebt payoff     80                   80        
Other operating income     150       90       27       240       1,383  
Total noninterest income   $ 3,889     $ 3,611     $ 2,686     $ 7,500     $ 6,733  
Noninterest expense                                        
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 8,033     $ 8,689     $ 5,839     $ 16,722     $ 11,710  
Occupancy     944       1,069       548       2,013       1,083  
Equipment     1,057       1,025       691       2,082       1,282  
Marketing     286       220       273       506       468  
Supplies     198       217       115       415       231  
Legal and professional fees     593       522       1,124       1,115       1,576  
ATM and check card expense     537       439       368       976       729  
FDIC assessment     315       414       203       729       380  
Bank franchise tax     348       317       261       665       523  
Data processing expense     504       762       163       1,266       409  
Amortization expense     441       442       5       883       9  
Other real estate owned expense (income), net     (3 )     (8 )           (11 )      
Net loss on disposal of premises and equipment     7                   7       49  
Merger expense     92       1,940             2,032        
Other operating expense     1,839       2,287       1,069       4,126       2,097  
Total noninterest expense   $ 15,191     $ 18,335     $ 10,659     $ 33,526     $ 20,546  
Income before income taxes   $ 6,335     $ 1,895     $ 3,121     $ 8,230     $ 7,131  
Income tax expense     1,284       297       679       1,581       1,480  
Net income   $ 5,051     $ 1,598     $ 2,442     $ 6,649     $ 5,651  
                                         
                                         

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

    As of or For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Common Share and Per Common Share Data                                        
Earnings (loss) per common share, basic   $ 0.56     $ 0.18     $ 0.39     $ 0.74     $ 0.90  
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, basic (1)   $ 0.57     $ 0.35       0.48     $ 0.92     $ 0.99  
Weighted average shares, basic     8,987,179       8,979,527       6,278,113       8,983,374       6,273,952  
Earnings (loss) per common share, diluted   $ 0.56     $ 0.18     $ 0.39     $ 0.74     $ 0.90  
Adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, diluted (1)   $ 0.57     $ 0.35       0.48     $ 0.92     $ 0.99  
Weighted average shares, diluted     9,001,972       9,005,923       6,289,405       9,003,969       6,285,970  
Shares outstanding at period end     8,989,138       8,986,696       6,280,406       8,989,138       6,280,406  
Tangible book value per share at period end (1)   $ 17.40     $ 16.81     $ 18.59     $ 17.40     $ 18.59  
Cash dividends declared   $ 0.155     $ 0.155     $ 0.15     $ 0.31     $ 0.30  
                                         
Key Performance Ratios                                        
Return on average assets (4)     1.00 %     0.32 %     0.68 %     0.66 %     0.79 %
Adjusted return on average assets (1)(4)     1.02 %     0.63 %     0.84 %     0.83 %     0.86 %
Return on average equity (4)     11.85 %     3.85 %     8.31 %     7.90 %     9.68 %
Adjusted return on average equity (1)(4)     12.05 %     7.61 %     10.23 %     11.19 %     10.65 %
Net interest margin (4)     3.93 %     3.75 %     3.37 %     3.84 %     3.30 %
Net interest margin fully tax-equivalent (1)(4)     3.95 %     3.77 %     3.40 %     3.86 %     3.31 %
Efficiency ratio (1)     65.11 %     75.44 %     70.64 %     70.01 %     68.09 %
                                         
Average Balances                                        
Average assets   $ 2,019,344     $ 2,016,958     $ 1,448,478     $ 2,020,425     $ 1,438,219  
Average earning assets     1,893,133       1,888,428       1,370,072       1,890,749       1,362,687  
Average noninterest deposits to total average deposits     29.88 %     29.01 %     31.44 %     29.49 %     30.70 %
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 170,920     $ 168,245       118,255     $ 169,713       117,388  
                                         
Asset Quality                                        
Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonperforming assets     223.45 %     302.94 %     146.84 %     223.45 %     146.84 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to period end loans     1.05 %     1.02 %     1.27 %     1.05 %     1.27 %
Nonperforming assets to period end loans     0.47 %     0.34 %     0.86 %     0.47 %     0.86 %
Loan charge-offs   $ 535     $ 2,490     $ 521     $ 3,025     $ 934  
Loan recoveries     87       89       39       176       90  
Net charge-offs     448       2,401       482       2,849       844  
Non-accrual loans     6,796       4,864       8,549       6,796       8,549  
Other real estate owned, net                              
Nonperforming assets     6,796       4,864       8,549       6,796       8,549  
Loans 30 to 89 days past due, accruing     3,190       5,021       2,399       3,190       2,399  
Loans over 90 days past due, accruing                              
                                         
Capital Ratios (5)                                        
Total capital   $ 189,115     $ 182,563     $ 147,500     $ 189,115     $ 147,500  
Tier 1 capital     173,240       167,150       134,451       173,240       134,451  
Common equity Tier 1 capital     173,240       167,150       134,451       173,240       134,451  
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (2)     12.89 %     12.44 %     14.13 %     12.89 %     14.13 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (2)     11.81 %     11.39 %     12.88 %     11.81 %     12.88 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (2)     11.81 %     11.39 %     12.88 %     11.81 %     12.88 %
Leverage ratio (2)     8.56 %     8.28 %     9.17 %     8.56 %     9.17 %
                                         
                                         

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Performance Summary
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

    For the Period Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Dec 31,
2024
    Sep 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Balance Sheet                                        
Cash and due from banks   $ 34,435     $ 27,432     $ 24,916     $ 18,197     $ 16,729  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     159,880       178,600       137,958       108,319       118,906  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 194,315     $ 206,032     $ 162,874     $ 126,516     $ 135,635  
Securities available for sale, at fair value     187,579       160,976       163,847       146,013       144,816  
Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (net of allowance for credit losses)     106,430       108,292       109,741       121,425       123,497  
Restricted securities, at cost     5,624       4,436       3,741       2,112       2,112  
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses     1,428,251       1,435,895       1,450,604       982,016       977,423  
Other real estate owned, net                 53       56        
Premises and equipment, net     34,530       34,609       34,824       22,960       22,205  
Accrued interest receivable     6,143       6,126       6,020       4,794       4,916  
Bank owned life insurance     38,367       38,136       37,873       24,992       24,802  
Goodwill     3,030       3,030       3,030       3,030       3,030  
Core deposit intangibles, net     14,102       14,544       14,986       104       108  
Other assets     23,070       21,270       22,688       16,698       18,984  
Total assets   $ 2,041,441     $ 2,033,346     $ 2,010,281     $ 1,450,716     $ 1,457,528  
                                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   $ 541,204     $ 540,387     $ 520,153     $ 383,400     $ 397,770  
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits     900,658       922,197       924,880       663,925       665,208  
Time deposits     361,304       362,392       358,745       205,930       202,818  
Total deposits   $ 1,803,166     $ 1,824,976     $ 1,803,778     $ 1,253,255     $ 1,265,796  
Other borrowings     25,000                   50,000       50,000  
Subordinated debt, net     21,148       21,461       21,176       4,999       4,998  
Junior subordinated debt     9,279       9,279       9,279       9,279       9,279  
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities     9,316       8,955       9,517       8,068       7,564  
Total liabilities   $ 1,867,909     $ 1,864,671     $ 1,843,750     $ 1,325,601     $ 1,337,637  
                                         
Common stock     11,236       11,233       11,218       7,871       7,851  
Surplus     77,578       77,354       77,058       33,409       33,116  
Retained earnings     100,810       97,152       96,947       99,270       97,966  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net     (16,092 )     (17,064 )     (18,692 )     (15,435 )     (19,042 )
Total shareholders’ equity   $ 173,532     $ 168,675     $ 166,531     $ 125,115     $ 119,891  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,041,441     $ 2,033,346     $ 2,010,281     $ 1,450,716     $ 1,457,528  
                                         
Loan Data                                        
Real estate loans:                                        
Construction and land development   $ 78,169     $ 81,596     $ 84,480     $ 61,446     $ 60,919  
Secured by farmland     12,514       12,314       14,133       9,099       8,911  
Secured by 1-4 family residential     544,577       550,183       547,576       351,004       346,976  
Other real estate loans     667,550       653,367       658,029       440,648       440,857  
Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate)     790       858       940       633       349  
Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate)     119,910       131,539       140,393       114,190       115,951  
Consumer installment loans     8,113       8,034       7,582       5,396       5,068  
Deposit overdrafts     454       486       450       253       365  
All other loans     11,360       12,253       13,421       12,051       10,580  
Total loans   $ 1,443,437     $ 1,450,630     $ 1,467,004     $ 994,720     $ 989,976  
Allowance for credit losses     (15,186 )     (14,735 )     (16,400 )     (12,704 )     (12,553 )
Loans, net   $ 1,428,251     $ 1,435,895     $ 1,450,604     $ 982,016     $ 977,423  
                                         
                                         

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended  
  June 30, 2025     March 31, 2025     June 30, 2024  
  Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/ Expense
  Yield/
Rate (7)
    Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/ Expense
  Yield/
Rate (7)
    Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/ Expense
  Yield/
Rate (7)
 
Assets                                                          
Securities:                                                          
Taxable $ 220,100   $ 1,313     2.39 %   $ 219,815   $ 1,314     2.42 %   $ 216,079   $ 1,134     2.11 %
Tax-exempt   50,871     377     2.98 %     51,935     380     2.97 %     53,162     387     2.93 %
Restricted   4,449     70     6.27 %     4,171     60     5.78 %     2,112     32     6.18 %
Total securities $ 275,420   $ 1,760     2.56 %   $ 275,921   $ 1,754     2.58 %   $ 271,353   $ 1,553     2.30 %
Loans:                                                          
Taxable $ 1,441,800   $ 21,551     6.00 %   $ 1,454,653   $ 20,575     5.74 %   $ 980,226   $ 13,959     5.73 %
Tax-exempt   4,095     54     5.26 %     4,798     79     6.62 %     1,730     57     13.32 %
Total loans $ 1,445,895   $ 21,605     5.99 %   $ 1,459,451   $ 20,654     5.74 %   $ 981,956   $ 14,016     5.74 %
Federal funds sold   1         0.00 %     3,527     39     4.53 %     1         0.00 %
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions   171,817     1,891     4.41 %     149,529     1,671     4.55 %     116,762     1,579     5.44 %
Total earning assets $ 1,893,133   $ 25,256     5.35 %   $ 1,888,428   $ 24,118     5.18 %   $ 1,370,072   $ 17,148     5.03 %
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans   (14,888 )                 (16,620 )                 (12,588 )            
Total non-earning assets   141,099                   145,150                   90,995              
Total assets $ 2,019,344                 $ 2,016,958                 $ 1,448,479              
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                                          
Interest bearing deposits:                                                          
Checking $ 364,686   $ 1,208     1.33 %   $ 369,023   $ 1,232     1.35 %   $ 225,967   $ 1,133     2.02 %
Regular savings   212,433     191     0.36 %     212,594     175     0.33 %     143,588     40     0.11 %
Money market accounts   329,273     1,869     2.28 %     339,306     1,962     2.34 %     293,137     2,005     2.75 %
Time deposits   361,571     2,812     3.12 %     363,301     2,669     2.98 %     200,756     1,642     3.29 %
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,267,963   $ 6,080     1.92 %   $ 1,284,224   $ 6,038     1.91 %   $ 863,448   $ 4,820     2.24 %
Federal funds purchased   2         0.00 %     1         0.00 %     2         0.00 %
Subordinated debt   21,304     468     8.80 %     21,247     467     8.91 %     4,998     69     5.57 %
Junior subordinated debt   9,279     66     2.86 %     9,279     66     2.88 %     9,279     66     2.88 %
Other borrowings   275     3     4.63 %             0.00 %     50,000     606     4.88 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,298,823   $ 6,617     2.04 %   $ 1,314,751   $ 6,571     2.03 %   $ 927,727   $ 5,561     2.41 %
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                                          
Demand deposits   540,377                   524,908                   396,014              
Other liabilities   9,224                   9,054                   6,483              
Total liabilities $ 1,848,424                 $ 1,848,713                 $ 1,330,224              
Shareholders’ equity   170,920                   168,245                   118,255              
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity $ 2,019,344                 $ 2,016,958                 $ 1,448,479              
Net interest income (1)       $ 18,639                 $ 17,547                 $ 11,587        
Interest rate spread (1)               3.31 %                 3.15 %                 2.62 %
Cost of funds               1.44 %                 1.45 %                 1.69 %
Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets               1.40 %                 1.41 %                 1.63 %
Net interest margin FTE (1)               3.95 %                 3.77 %                 3.40 %
                                                           
                                                           

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Average Balances, Yields and Rates Paid
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

  Six Months Ended  
  June 30, 2025     June 30, 2024  
  Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
    Yield /
Rate (7)
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
    Yield /
Rate (7)
 
Assets                                              
Securities:                                              
Taxable $ 219,990     $ 2,627       2.41 %   $ 224,656     $ 2,358       2.11 %
Tax-exempt   51,323       757       2.98 %     53,634       773       2.90 %
Restricted   4,311       129       6.04 %     2,098       65       6.23 %
Total securities $ 275,624     $ 3,513       2.57 %   $ 280,388     $ 3,196       2.29 %
Loans:                                              
Taxable $ 1,448,191     $ 42,127       5.87 %   $ 975,420     $ 27,443       5.66 %
Tax-exempt   4,445       132       5.99 %     865       57       13.32 %
Total loans $ 1,452,636     $ 42,259       5.87 %   $ 976,285     $ 27,500       5.66 %
Federal funds sold   1,755       39       4.53 %     5             5.49 %
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions   160,734       3,562       4.47 %     106,009       2,867       5.44 %
Total earning assets $ 1,890,749     $ 49,373       5.27 %   $ 1,362,687     $ 33,563       4.95 %
Less: allowance for credit losses on loans   (15,749 )                     (12,284 )                
Total non-earning assets   145,425                       87,816                  
Total assets $ 2,020,425                     $ 1,438,219                  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                              
Interest bearing deposits:                                              
Checking $ 366,843     $ 2,439       1.34 %   $ 254,248     $ 2,455       1.94 %
Regular savings   212,513       366       0.35 %     145,763       82       0.11 %
Money market accounts   334,261       3,831       2.31 %     267,797       3,847       2.89 %
Time deposits   362,431       5,481       3.05 %     198,910       3,207       3.24 %
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,276,048     $ 12,117       1.91 %   $ 866,718     $ 9,591       2.23 %
Federal funds purchased   1             0.00 %     1             0.00 %
Subordinated debt   22,500       935       8.38 %     4,998       138       5.57 %
Junior subordinated debt   9,279       132       2.87 %     9,279       134       2.90 %
Other borrowings   138       3       4.63 %     50,000       1,182       4.75 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,307,966     $ 13,187       2.03 %   $ 930,996     $ 11,045       2.39 %
Non-interest bearing liabilities                                              
Demand deposits   533,596                       383,956                  
Other liabilities   9,150                       5,879                  
Total liabilities $ 1,850,712                     $ 1,320,831                  
Shareholders’ equity   169,713                       117,388                  
Total liabilities and Shareholders’ equity $ 2,020,425                     $ 1,438,219                  
Net interest income (1)         $ 36,186                     $ 22,518          
Interest rate spread (1)                   3.23 %                     2.55 %
Cost of funds                   1.44 %                     1.69 %
Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets                   1.41 %                     1.62 %
Net interest margin FTE (1)                   3.86 %                     3.31 %
                                               
                                               

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

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Operating Net Income                                        
Net income (GAAP)   $ 5,051     $ 1,598     $ 2,442     $ 6,649     $ 5,651  
Add: Merger-related expenses     92       1,940       571       2,032       571  
Subtract: Tax effect of adjustment (5)     (10 )     (381 )     (5 )     (391 )     (5 )
Adjusted operating net income (non-GAAP)   $ 5,133     $ 3,157     $ 3,008     $ 8,290     $ 6,217  
                                         
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Basic                                        
Weighted average shares, basic     8,987,179       8,979,527       6,278,113       8,983,374       6,273,952  
Basic earnings per share (GAAP)   $ 0.56     $ 0.18     $ 0.39     $ 0.74     $ 0.90  
Adjusted earnings per share, basic (non-GAAP)   $ 0.57     $ 0.35     $ 0.48     $ 0.92     $ 0.99  
                                         
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Diluted                                        
Weighted average shares, diluted     9,001,972       9,005,923       6,289,405       9,003,969       6,285,970  
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)   $ 0.56     $ 0.18     $ 0.39     $ 0.74     $ 0.90  
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)   $ 0.57     $ 0.35     $ 0.48     $ 0.92     $ 0.99  
                                         
Adjusted Pre-Provision, Pre-Tax Earnings                                        
Net interest income   $ 18,548     $ 17,451     $ 11,494     $ 35,999     $ 22,344  
Total noninterest income     3,889       3,611       2,686       7,500       6,733  
Net revenue   $ 22,437     $ 21,062     $ 14,180     $ 43,499     $ 29,077  
Total noninterest expense     15,191       18,335       10,659       33,526       20,546  
Pre-provision, pre-tax earnings   $ 7,246     $ 2,727     $ 3,521     $ 9,973     $ 8,531  
Add: Merger expenses     92       1,940       571       2,032       571  
Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax, earnings   $ 7,338     $ 4,667     $ 4,092     $ 12,005     $ 9,102  
                                         
Adjusted Performance Ratios                                        
Average assets   $ 2,019,344     $ 2,016,958     $ 1,448,478     $ 2,020,425     $ 1,438,219  
Return on average assets (GAAP)     1.00 %     0.32 %     0.68 %     0.66 %     0.79 %
Adjusted return on average assets (non-GAAP)     1.02 %     0.63 %     0.84 %     0.83 %     0.86 %
                                         
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 170,920     $ 168,245     $ 118,255     $ 169,713     $ 117,388  
Return on average equity (GAAP)     11.85 %     3.85 %     8.31 %     7.90 %     9.68 %
Adjusted return on average equity (non-GAAP)     12.05 %     7.61 %     10.23 %     11.19 %     10.65 %
                                         
Pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets (non-GAAP)     1.44 %     0.54 %     0.97 %     0.99 %     1.19 %
Adjusted pre-provision, pre-tax return on average assets (non-GAAP)     1.45 %     0.93 %     1.13 %     1.19 %     1.27 %
                                         
Adjusted Net Interest Margin                                        
Net interest income   $ 18,548     $ 17,451     $ 11,494     $ 35,999     $ 22,344  
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)     18,639       17,547       11,587       36,186       22,518  
Average earning assets     1,893,133       1,888,428       1,370,072       1,890,749       1,362,687  
Net interest margin     3.93 %     3.75 %     3.37 %     3.84 %     3.30 %
Net interest margin fully tax equivalent (non-GAAP)     3.95 %     3.77 %     3.40 %     3.86 %     3.31 %
                                         
                                         

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Efficiency Ratio                                        
Total noninterest expense (GAAP)   $ 15,191     $ 18,335     $ 10,659     $ 33,526     $ 20,546  
Add: other real estate owned income, net     3       8             11        
Subtract: amortization of intangibles     (441 )     (442 )     (5 )     (883 )     (9 )
Subtract: loss on disposal of premises and equipment, net     7                   7       (49 )
Subtract: merger expenses     (92 )     (1,940 )     (571 )     (2,032 )     (571 )
Adjusted operating non-interest expense (non-GAAP)   $ 14,668     $ 15,961     $ 10,083     $ 30,629     $ 19,917  
Tax-equivalent net interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 18,639     $ 17,547     $ 11,587     $ 36,186     $ 22,518  
Total noninterest income (GAAP)     3,889       3,611       2,686       7,500       6,733  
Adjusted income for efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)   $ 22,528     $ 21,158     $ 14,273     $ 43,686     $ 29,251  
                                         
Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)     65.11 %     75.44 %     70.64 %     70.11 %     68.09 %
                                         
                                         

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

    For the Three Months Ended     For the Six Months Ended  
    Jun 30,
2025
    Mar 31,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
    Jun 30,
2025
    Jun 30,
2024
 
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income                                        
GAAP measures:                                        
Interest income – loans   $ 21,594     $ 20,639     $ 14,004     $ 42,231     $ 27,488  
Interest income – investments and other     3,571       3,383       3,051       6,956       5,901  
Interest expense – deposits     (6,080 )     (6,038 )     (4,820 )     (12,118 )     (9,591 )
Interest expense – federal funds purchased                              
Interest expense – subordinated debt     (468 )     (467 )     (69 )     (935 )     (138 )
Interest expense – junior subordinated debt     (66 )     (66 )     (66 )     (132 )     (134 )
Interest expense – other borrowings     (3 )           (606 )     (3 )     (1,182 )
Net interest income   $ 18,548     $ 17,451     $ 11,494     $ 35,999     $ 22,344  
Non-GAAP measures:                                        
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – loans (6)   $ 12     $ 16     $ 12     $ 28     $ 12  
Add: Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income – municipal securities (6)     79       80       81       159       162  
Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income   $ 91     $ 96     $ 93     $ 187     $ 174  
Tax-equivalent net interest income   $ 18,639     $ 17,547     $ 11,587     $ 36,186     $ 22,518  
                                         
                                         
Tangible Common Equity and Tangible Assets                                        
Total assets (GAAP)   $ 2,041,441     $ 2,033,346     $ 1,457,528     $ 2,041,441     $ 1,457,528  
Subtract: goodwill     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net     (14,102 )     (14,544 )     (108 )     (14,102 )     (108 )
Tangible assets (Non-GAAP)   $ 2,024,309     $ 2,015,772     $ 1,454,390     $ 2,024,309     $ 1,454,390  
                                         
Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)   $ 173,532     $ 168,675     $ 119,891     $ 173,532     $ 119,891  
Subtract: goodwill     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )     (3,030 )
Subtract: core deposit intangibles, net     (14,102 )     (14,544 )     (108 )     (14,102 )     (108 )
Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)   $ 156,400     $ 151,101     $ 116,753     $ 156,400     $ 116,753  
                                         
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP)     7.73 %     7.50 %     8.03 %     7.73 %     8.03 %
                                         
                                         
Tangible Book Value Per Share                                        
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)   $ 156,400     $ 151,101     $ 116,753     $ 156,400     $ 116,753  
Common shares outstanding, ending     8,989,138       8,986,696       6,280,406       8,989,138       6,280,406  
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)   $ 17.40     $ 16.81     $ 18.59     $ 17.40     $ 18.59  
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information and detailed calculations of adjustments.
(2) All ratios at June 30, 2025 are estimates and subject to change pending the Bank’s filing of its Call Report. All other periods are presented as filed.
(3) The Company is a small bank holding company under applicable regulations and guidance and is not subject to the minimum regulatory capital regulations for bank holding companies. The regulatory requirements that apply to bank holding companies that are subject to regulatory capital requirements are presented above, along with the Company’s capital ratios as determined under those regulations.
(4) Ratios are annualized. 
(5) Capital ratios presented are for First Bank.
(6) The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit is 21%. 
(7) Yields and interest income are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.


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