EX-99.1 2 exhibit1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Press Release

     
Source:
  Farmers National Banc Corp.
Frank L. Paden, President
20 South Broad St. P.O. Box 555
Canfield, OH 44406
330-533-3341
330-533-0451 (FAX)
Email: exec@fnbcanfield.com

FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP.
Reports Earnings for the First Quarter 2007

Farmers National Banc Corp (OTCBB: FMNB), holding company of the Farmers National Bank of Canfield, today reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $.14 for the first quarter of 2007 compared to $.12 for the previous quarter ended December 31, 2006 and $.15 for the same three month period ended March 31, 2006.

Net income for the first quarter of 2007 was $1.809 million, an increase of $195 thousand from the previous quarter ended December 31, 2006 and a decrease of $153 thousand from the same quarter in 2006. Annualized return on average equity and average assets for the first quarter of 2007 was 9.70% and .91%, respectively. This compares to 10.46% and .97% for the same period in 2006.

The company’s total assets recorded at March 31, 2007 were $803.280 million compared to $820.965 million in total assets recorded at this same time in 2006. On March 31, 2007, net loans were $501.532 million compared to $505.366 million in March 2006. Total deposits at March 31, 2007 were $596.968 million, a decrease from $619.195 million recorded at March 31, 2006.

Net Interest Income -— Net interest income was $5.716 million for the first quarter of 2007, which compares to $5.790 million in the preceding quarter and $6.154 million in the first quarter of 2006. The annualized net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.27% for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to 3.31% for the fourth quarter of 2006, and 3.42% at this same time in 2006. The decline in the net interest margin and net interest income continues to be affected by the shape of the yield curve and aggressive competitive pricing in our market areas, which has caused the yield on average earning assets to not keep pace with the increasing cost of interest-bearing liabilities. During the past year, March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007, the annualized earning assets yields increased by 35 basis points, while the annualized cost of interest bearing liabilities increased 60 basis points.

Non-Interest Income -— Non-interest income, including realized gains-on-sale of securities, was $1.597 million in the first quarter of 2007, compared to $1.173 million in the preceding quarter and $1.293 million in the first quarter of 2006. In comparison, the corporation realized a gain-on-sale of securities of $552 thousand in the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to $257 thousand recorded in the same quarter a year ago.

Operating Expenses -— Non-interest expenses totaled $5.118 million for the first quarter of 2007, which compares to $4.949 million for the fourth quarter of 2006 and $4.763 million for the first quarter of 2006. Non-recurring expenses amounting to approximately $128 thousand that were recognized during the quarter specifically impacted these results for the period ending March 31, 2007.

Asset Quality -— As of March 31, 2007, the non-performing loans/total loan ratio was .48%, compared to .34% at the end of 2006 and .51% at this same time in 2006. As of March 31, 2007, total non-performing loans were $2.458 million, compared to $1.722 million on December 31, 2006 and $2.609 million at this same time in 2006. On March 31, 2007, the ratio of the allowance for loan losses (ALLL) to non-performing loans was 226%, compared to 325% in December 2006 and 225% in March 2006. During the first quarter of 2007, net chargeoffs totaled $98 thousand compared to $251 thousand in the preceding quarter and $100 thousand in the same quarter in 2006. The loan loss provision totaled $60 thousand for the quarter ending March 31, 2007 compared to $110 thousand in the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

Consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory guidelines, the company uses a systematic methodology to estimate its allowance for loan losses. The methodology takes into consideration not only charge-offs but also the quality of the company’s loans and the types and amounts of loans comprising the loan portfolio, while considering adjustments and estimates based on various environmental and economic factors. As of March 31, 2007, the ALLL/total loan ratio was 1.10% compared to 1.10% at the end of 2006 and 1.15% at March 31, 2006.

Stock Buyback -— On June 13, 2006, Farmers National Banc Corp. reauthorized the Stock Repurchase Program under which it may repurchase up to approximately 650,000 shares, or 4.9% of its outstanding common stock over a twelve-month period. During the first quarter of 2007, Farmers repurchased 85,500 common shares under this buyback program. A total of 230,500 shares have been purchased under the current buyback program.

Farmers National Banc Corp. is the bank holding company for the Farmers National Bank of Canfield. Farmers operates sixteen banking offices throughout Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties. The bank offers a wide range of banking and investment services to companies and individuals, and maintains a website at www.fnbcanfield.com.

This earnings announcement presents a brief analysis of the assets and liability structure of the Corporation and a brief discussion of the results of operations for each of the periods presented. Certain statements in this announcement that relate to Farmers National Banc Corp.’s plans, objectives, or future performance may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. Actual strategies and results in future periods may differ materially from those currently expected because of various risks and uncertainties.

Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are interest rates, changes in the mix of the company’s business, competitive pressures, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed in the company’s other periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                 
Farmers National Banc Corp. and Subsidiary                
Consolidated Financial Highlights                
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
               
Consolidated Statements of Income   For the Three Months Ended
 
  March 31, 2007   March 31, 2006
Total interest income
  $ 11,071     $ 10,636  
Total interest expense
    5,354       4,482  
 
               
Net interest income
    5,717       6,154  
Provision for loan losses
    60       110  
Other income
    1,597       1,293  
Other expense
    5,118       4,763  
 
               
Income before income taxes
    2,136       2,574  
Income taxes
    327       612  
Net income
  $ 1,809     $ 1,962  
 
               
Basic and diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.15  
Cash dividends
    2,086       2,071  
Cash dividends per share
    0.16       0.16  
Book value per share
    5.82       5.78  
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
  March 31, 2007   March 31, 2006
Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 26,770     $ 38,629  
Securities available for sale
    245,894       246,765  
Loans
    507,088       511,236  
Less allowance for loan losses
    5,556       5,870  
 
               
Net Loans
    501,532       505,366  
Other assets
    29,084       30,205  
Total Assets
  $ 803,280     $ 820,965  
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Deposits
  $ 596,968     $ 619,195  
Other interest-bearing liabilities
    125,896       121,798  
Other liabilities
    4,294       4,800  
 
               
Total liabilities
    727,158       745,793  
Stockholders’ Equity:
    76,122       75,172  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 803,280     $ 820,965  
 
               
Period-end shares outstanding
    13,075       12,996  
Ratios
               
Return on Average Assets (Annualized)
    0.91 %     0.97 %
Return on Average Equity (Annualized)
    9.70       10.46  
Efficiency Ratio (Year-to-date)
    75.69       66.24  
Capital to Asset Ratio
    9.48       9.16  
Dividends to Net Income (Year-to-date)
    115.31       105.56  
Loans to Assets
    63.13       62.27  
Net Loans to Deposits
    84.01       81.62  
Allowance for Loan Losses to Total Loans
    1.10       1.15  
Non-performing Loans to Total Loans
    0.48       0.51  
Unaudited