10-K 1 d10k.htm FORM 10-K Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

 

 

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 0-23976

 

 

LOGO

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Virginia   54-1232965

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

112 West King Street, Strasburg, Virginia   22657
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (540) 465-9121

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $1.25 par value

(Title of class)

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨      Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ¨    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)      Smaller reporting company  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing sales price on June 30, 2007 was $61,394,951.

The number of outstanding shares of common stock as of March 24, 2008 was 2,922,860.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders – Part III

 

 

 


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page
   Part I   
Item 1.    Business    3
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    7
Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments    9
Item 2.    Properties    9
Item 3.    Legal Proceedings    10
Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    10
   Part II   
Item 5.    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities    11
Item 6.    Selected Financial Data    13
Item 7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation    14
Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data    33
Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure    63
Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures    63
Item 9B.    Other Information    63
   Part III   
Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance    63
Item 11.    Executive Compensation    63
Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters    63
Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence    63
Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services    63
   Part IV   
Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules    64

 

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Part I

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Company makes forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy and financial and other goals. The words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including:

 

   

the Company may be adversely affected by economic conditions in the market area;

 

   

successful management of credit risk including certain concentrations in loans secured by real estate;

 

   

risks inherent in the loan portfolio such as repayment risks, fluctuating collateral values and concentrations;

 

   

the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses related to changes in general economic and business conditions in the market area;

 

   

the ability to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies;

 

   

competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;

 

   

maintaining capital levels adequate to support growth;

 

   

the successful management of interest rate risk;

 

   

reliance on the management team, including the ability to attract and retain key personnel;

 

   

the limited trading market in the Company’s common stock; and

 

   

other factors identified in Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, below.

Because of these uncertainties, actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, past results of operations do not necessarily indicate future results.

 

Item 1. Business

General

First National Corporation (the Company) is a financial holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia on September 7, 1983. The Company owns all of the stock of its primary operating subsidiary, First Bank (the Bank), which is an independent commercial bank chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company is also the parent company of First National (VA) Statutory Trust I (Trust I), First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II) and First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III). The Trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities.

The Bank first opened for business on July 1, 1907 under the name The Peoples National Bank of Strasburg. On January 10, 1928, the Bank changed its name to The First National Bank of Strasburg. On April 12, 1994, the Bank received approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the Federal Reserve) and the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Financial Institutions to convert to a state chartered bank with membership in the Federal Reserve System. On June 1, 1994, the Bank consummated such conversion and changed its name to First Bank.

The Bank has one wholly owned subsidiary, First Bank Financial Services, Inc., incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which invests in partnerships that provide title insurance and investment services.

Access to Filings

The Company’s internet address is www.firstbank-va.com. The Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), are available free of charge at www.firstbank-va.com as soon as reasonably practicable after being filed with or furnished to the SEC. A copy of any of the Company’s filings will be sent, without charge, to any shareholder upon written request to: M. Shane Bell, Chief Financial Officer, at 112 West King Street, Strasburg, Virginia 22657.

 

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Products and Services

The Bank provides loan, deposit, investment, trust and asset management and other products and services in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Loan products and services include personal loans (including automobile and property improvement loans), residential mortgages, home equity loans and commercial loans. Deposit products and services include checking, savings, NOW accounts, money market accounts, IRA accounts, certificates of deposit and direct deposit services. The Bank offers other services, including safe deposit rentals, travelers and gift cards, internet banking, wire transfer services and other traditional banking services.

The Bank’s Trust and Asset Management Department offers a variety of trust and asset management services including estate planning, investment management of assets, trustee under an agreement, trustee under a will, individual retirement accounts, estate settlement and benefit plans. The Bank offers financial planning and brokerage services for its customers through its investment division, First Financial Advisors.

The Bank’s primary market area is located within the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia, including Shenandoah County, Warren County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester. Within the market area there are various types of industry including medical and professional services, manufacturing, retail and higher education. Customers include individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, local governmental entities and non-profit organizations.

The Bank’s products and services are provided through 11 branch offices, 29 ATMs and its website, www.firstbank-va.com. The Bank operates six of its offices under the “Financial Center” concept. A Financial Center offers all of the Bank’s financial services at one location. This concept allows loan, retail deposit, trust and investment management personnel to be readily available to serve customers throughout the Bank’s market area. For the location of each of these Financial Centers, see Item 2 of this Form 10-K below.

Competition

The Company competes with large regional financial institutions, savings banks, consumer finance companies, insurance companies, credit unions, money market mutual funds and other community banks. Competition has been increasing from out-of-state banks through their acquisition of Virginia-based banks and branches and expansion of credit unions into the market.

The financial service business in Virginia, and specifically in the Company’s market area, is highly competitive. Advantages the large regional financial institutions have over the Company include the ability to support wide-ranging advertising campaigns, larger amounts of capital and substantially higher lending limits. Credit unions have a competitive advantage because they have more favorable tax treatment than the Company and can pass those savings on to their customers through lower loan rates and higher deposit rates.

Factors affecting the competition for loans and deposits are interest rates offered, the number and location of branches and types of products offered, as well as the reputation of the institution. Advantages the Company has over the competition include long-term customer relationships, its commitment to excellent customer service, its dedicated and loyal employees, its local management and directors, and the support and involvement in the communities that the Company serves. The Company focuses on providing products and services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses and local governmental entities within its communities. According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit data as of June 30, 2007, the Bank was ranked first in Shenandoah County with $198.5 million in deposits, representing 27% of the total deposit market. The Bank was ranked third in Warren County with $77.3 million or 16% of the market, fourth in Frederick County with $54.4 million or 11% of the market, and sixth in the City of Winchester with $147.4 million or 8% of the market.

No material part of the business of the Company is dependent upon a single or a few customers, and the loss of any single customer would not have a materially adverse effect upon the business of the Company.

Employees

At December 31, 2007, the Company and the Bank employed a total of 172 full-time equivalent employees. The Company considers relations with its employees to be excellent.

 

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SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

General

As a financial holding company, the Company is subject to regulation under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the examination and reporting requirements of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As a state-chartered commercial bank, the Bank is subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Financial Institutions. It is also subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Federal Reserve Board. Other federal and state laws, including various consumer and compliance laws, govern the activities of the Bank, the investments that it makes and the aggregate amount of loans that it may grant to one borrower. Laws and regulations administered by the regulatory agencies also affect corporate practices, including business practices related to payment and charging of interest, documentation and disclosures, and affect the ability to open and close offices or purchase other entities.

The following description summarizes the significant federal and state laws applicable to the Company’s industry. To the extent that statutory or regulatory provisions are described, the description is qualified in its entirety by reference to that particular statutory or regulatory provision.

The Bank Holding Company Act

Under the Bank Holding Company Act, the Company is subject to periodic examination by the Federal Reserve and required to file periodic reports regarding its operations and any additional information that the Federal Reserve may require. Activities at the bank holding company are limited to:

 

   

banking, managing or controlling banks;

 

   

furnishing services to or performing services for its subsidiaries; and

 

   

engaging in other activities that the Federal Reserve has determined by regulation or order to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to these activities.

Some of the activities that the Federal Reserve Board has determined by regulation to be closely related to the business of a bank holding company include making or servicing loans and specific types of leases, performing specific data processing services and acting in some circumstances as a fiduciary or investment or financial adviser.

With some limited exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before:

 

   

acquiring substantially all the assets of any bank;

 

   

acquiring direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares of any bank if after such acquisition it would own or control more than 5% of the voting shares of such bank (unless it already owns or controls the majority of such shares); or

 

   

merging or consolidating with another bank holding company.

In addition, and subject to some exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, together with their regulations, require Federal Reserve approval prior to any person or company acquiring “control” of a bank holding company. Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company. Control is rebuttably presumed to exist if a person acquires 10% or more, but less than 25%, of any class of voting securities and either the company has registered securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or no other person owns a greater percentage of that class of voting securities immediately after the transaction. The regulations provide a procedure for challenging this rebuttable control presumption.

In November 1999, Congress enacted the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the GLBA), which made substantial revisions to the statutory restrictions separating banking activities from other financial activities. Under the GLBA, bank holding companies that are well-capitalized and well-managed and meet other conditions can elect to become “financial holding companies.” As financial holding companies, they and their subsidiaries are permitted to acquire or engage in previously impermissible activities such as insurance underwriting, securities underwriting and distribution, travel agency activities, insurance agency activities, merchant banking and other activities that the Federal Reserve determines to be financial in nature or complementary to these activities. Financial holding companies continue to be subject to the overall oversight and supervision of the Federal Reserve, but the GLBA applies the concept of functional regulation to the activities conducted by subsidiaries. For example, insurance activities would be subject to supervision and regulation by state insurance authorities.

 

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Capital Requirements

The Federal Reserve Board has issued risk-based and leverage capital guidelines applicable to banking organizations that it supervises. Under the risk-based capital requirements, the Company and the Bank are each generally required to maintain a minimum ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance sheet activities, such as standby letters of credit) of 8%. At least half of the total capital must be composed of “Tier 1 Capital,” which is defined as common equity, retained earnings and qualifying perpetual preferred stock, less certain intangibles. The remainder may consist of “Tier 2 Capital,” which is defined as specific subordinated debt, some hybrid capital instruments and other qualifying preferred stock and a limited amount of the loan loss allowance. Trust preferred securities may be included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes as long as their amount does not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital, including trust preferred securities. The portion of the trust preferred securities not considered as Tier 1 capital, if any, may be included in Tier 2 capital. In addition, each of the federal banking regulatory agencies has established minimum leverage capital requirements for banking organizations. Under these requirements, banking organizations must maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted average quarterly assets equal to 3% to 5%, subject to federal bank regulatory evaluation of an organization’s overall safety and soundness.

The risk-based capital standards of the Federal Reserve Board explicitly identify concentrations of credit risk and the risk arising from non-traditional activities, as well as an institution’s ability to manage these risks, as important factors to be taken into account by the agency in assessing an institution’s overall capital adequacy. The capital guidelines also provide that an institution’s exposure to a decline in the economic value of its capital due to changes in interest rates be considered by the agency as a factor in evaluating a banking organization’s capital adequacy.

The FDIC may take various corrective actions against any undercapitalized bank and any bank that fails to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan or fails to implement a plan accepted by the FDIC. These powers include, but are not limited to, requiring the institution to be recapitalized, prohibiting asset growth, restricting interest rates paid, requiring prior approval of capital distributions by any bank holding company that controls the institution, requiring divestiture by the institution of its subsidiaries or by the holding company of the institution itself, requiring new election of directors, and requiring the dismissal of directors and officers. The Bank presently maintains sufficient capital to remain in compliance with these capital requirements.

Dividends

The Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from its banking and other subsidiaries. The majority of the Company’s revenues are from dividends paid to the Company by the Bank. The Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends it can pay. In addition, both the Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory restrictions relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital at or above regulatory minimums. Banking regulators have indicated that banking organizations should generally pay dividends only if the organization’s net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition. The Company does not expect that any of these laws, regulations or policies will materially affect the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Bank transferred $2.2 million in dividends to the Company. As of December 31, 2007, the aggregate amount of unrestricted funds which could be transferred from the Bank to the Company, without prior regulatory approval, totaled $12.8 million.

The FDIC has the general authority to limit the dividends paid by insured banks if the payment is deemed an unsafe and unsound practice. The FDIC has indicated that paying dividends that deplete a bank’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsound and unsafe banking practice.

Insurance of Accounts

The deposits of the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to the limits set forth under applicable law. The deposits of the Bank are subject to the deposit insurance assessments of the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) of the FDIC. The FDIC has implemented a risk-based deposit insurance assessment system for well-capitalized and well-managed banks under which the assessment rate for an insured institution may vary according to regulatory capital levels of the institution and other factors, including supervisory evaluations. In addition, the FDIC has authority to impose special assessments from time to time.

On February 8, 2006, the President signed The Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (the Reform Act) into law. The Reform Act merged the Bank Insurance Fund and the Savings Association Insurance Fund into the Deposit Insurance Fund, increased the coverage limit for retirement accounts to $250,000, indexed coverage limits for inflation and established a range for designated reserve ratios. The Reform Act also eliminated assessment restrictions on rates and granted the FDIC Board the discretion to price deposit insurance according to risk. The Bank was granted a one-time initial assessment credit to recognize past contributions to the fund.

 

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The FDIC is authorized to prohibit any DIF-insured institution from engaging in any activity that the FDIC determines by regulation or order to pose a serious threat to the respective insurance fund. Also, the FDIC may initiate enforcement actions against banks, after first giving the institution’s primary regulatory authority an opportunity to take such action. The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any depository institution if it determines, after a hearing, that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed in writing by the FDIC. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance, if the institution has no tangible capital. If deposit insurance is terminated, the deposits at the institution at the time of termination, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period from six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. The Company is not aware of any existing circumstances that could result in termination of any of the Bank’s deposit insurance.

USA Patriot Act

The USA Patriot Act became effective on October 26, 2001 and provides for the facilitation of information sharing among governmental entities and financial institutions for the purpose of combating terrorism and money laundering. Among other provisions, the USA Patriot Act permits financial institutions, upon providing notice to the United States Treasury, to share information with one another in order to better identify and report to the federal government concerning activities that may involve money laundering or terrorism. The USA Patriot Act is considered a significant banking law in terms of information disclosure regarding certain customer transactions. Although it does create a reporting obligation, the USA Patriot Act has not materially affected the Bank’s products, services or other business activities.

Community Reinvestment Act

Under the Community Reinvestment Act and related regulations, depository institutions have an affirmative obligation to assist in meeting the credit needs of their market areas, including low and moderate-income areas, consistent with safe and sound banking practice. The Community Reinvestment Act requires the adoption by each institution of a Community Reinvestment Act statement for each of its market areas describing the depository institution’s efforts to assist in its community’s credit needs. Depository institutions are periodically examined for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and are periodically assigned ratings in this regard. Banking regulators consider a depository institution’s Community Reinvestment Act rating when reviewing applications to establish new branches, undertake new lines of business, and/or acquire part or all of another depository institution. An unsatisfactory rating can significantly delay or even prohibit regulatory approval of a proposed transaction by a bank holding company or its depository institution subsidiaries.

Privacy Legislation

Several regulations issued by federal banking agencies also provide protections against the transfer and use of customer information by financial institutions. A financial institution must provide to its customers information regarding its policies and procedures with respect to the handling of customers’ personal information. Each institution must conduct an internal risk assessment of its ability to protect customer information. These privacy provisions generally prohibit a financial institution from providing a customer’s personal financial information to unaffiliated parties without prior notice and approval from the customer.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

An investment in the Company’s common stock involves significant risks. The following risks and uncertainties should be read carefully and considered before deciding to invest in the Company’s common stock. These risk factors may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and future earnings. In that event, the trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline and you could lose all or a part of your investment. This section should be read together with the other information, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

The Company may be adversely affected by economic conditions in the market area.

The Company is headquartered in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Because lending is concentrated in this market, the Company will be affected by the general economic conditions in the region. Changes in the economy may influence the growth rate of loans and deposits, the quality of the loan portfolio and loan and deposit pricing. A significant decline in general economic conditions caused by inflation, recession, unemployment or other factors beyond the Company’s control would impact these local economic conditions and the demand for banking products and services generally, which could negatively affect the Company’s performance and financial condition.

 

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The Bank’s concentration in loans secured by real estate may increase credit losses, which would negatively affect financial results.

The Bank offers a variety of secured loans, including commercial lines of credit, commercial term loans, real estate, construction, home equity, consumer and other loans. The majority of the loans are secured by real estate (both residential and commercial) in the market area. At December 31, 2007, these loans totaled $374.3 million, or 84%, of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses. A major change in the real estate market, such as deterioration in the value of this collateral, or in the local or national economy, could adversely affect customers’ ability to pay these loans, which in turn could impact the Bank. Risk of loan defaults and foreclosures are unavoidable in the banking industry, and the Bank tries to limit exposure to this risk by monitoring extensions of credit carefully. The Bank cannot fully eliminate credit risk, and as a result credit losses may occur in the future.

If the Bank’s allowance for loan losses becomes inadequate, results of operations may be adversely affected.

The Bank maintains an allowance for loan losses that it believes is a reasonable estimate of known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Through a periodic review and consideration of the loan portfolio, management determines the amount of the allowance for loan losses by considering economic conditions, credit quality of the loan portfolio, collateral supporting the loans, performance of customers relative to their financial obligations and the quality of the Bank’s loan administration. The amount of future losses is susceptible to changes in economic, operating and other conditions, including changes in interest rates that may be beyond the Bank’s control, and these losses may exceed current estimates. Although the Company believes the allowance for loan losses is a reasonable estimate of known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio, such losses and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses cannot be fully predicted. Excessive loan losses could have a material impact on financial performance. Earnings may also be negatively impacted by loan growth, which requires additions to the allowance for loan losses.

Federal and state regulators periodically review the allowance for loan losses and may require an increase to the provision for loan losses or recognition of further loan charge-offs, based on judgments different than those of management. Any increase in the amount of provision or loans charged-off as required by these regulatory agencies could have a negative effect on operating results.

The Company’s business strategy calls for continued growth. The Company may not be able to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies, which may adversely affect results of operations and financial condition.

During the last five years, the Company has experienced significant growth, and a key aspect of the business strategy is continued growth and expansion. The ability to continue to grow depends, in part, upon the ability to:

 

   

open new branch offices or acquire existing branches or other financial institutions;

 

   

attract deposits to those locations; and

 

   

identify attractive loan and investment opportunities.

The Company may not be able to successfully implement the growth strategy if it is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future. The ability to manage growth successfully will also depend on whether the Company can maintain capital levels adequate to support the growth, maintain cost controls and asset quality, and successfully integrate any businesses that may be acquired into the organization.

As the Company continues to implement its growth strategies by opening new branch offices or acquiring branches or other banks, increased personnel, occupancy and other operating expenses are expected. In the case of new branch offices, the Company must absorb higher expenses while attempting to generate new deposits. Further, there is a time lag involved in redeploying new deposits into attractively priced loans and other earning assets. Thus, plans to branch could depress earnings in the short term, even if the branching strategy is executed efficiently.

Future success is dependent on the ability to compete effectively in the highly competitive banking industry.

The Company faces vigorous competition from other banks and other financial institutions, including savings and loan associations, savings banks, finance companies and credit unions for deposits, loans and other financial services in its market area. A number of these banks and other financial institutions are significantly larger than the Company and have substantially greater access to capital and other resources, as well as larger lending limits and branch systems, and offer a wider array of banking services. To a limited extent the Company also competes with other providers of financial services, such as money market mutual funds, brokerage firms, insurance companies and governmental organizations which may offer more favorable products and services than the Company. Many of the non-bank competitors are not subject to the same extensive regulations that govern the Company. As a result, the non-bank competitors have advantages over the Company in providing certain services. This competition may reduce or limit margins and market share and may adversely affect the results of operations and financial condition.

 

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If the Company needs additional capital in the future to continue growth, it may not be able to obtain it on terms that are favorable. This could negatively affect the Company’s performance and the value of its common stock.

The Company anticipates that it will be able to support continued growth through the generation of additional deposits at new branch locations as well as investment opportunities. However, additional capital may be needed in the future to support continued growth and to maintain capital levels. The ability to raise capital through the sale of additional securities will depend primarily upon the Company’s financial condition and the condition of financial markets at that time. The Company may not be able to obtain additional capital in the amounts or on terms that are satisfactory. The Company’s growth may be constrained if it is unable to raise additional capital as needed.

The Company may incur losses if unable to successfully manage interest rate risk.

The Company’s profitability will depend substantially upon the spread between the interest rates earned on investments and loans and interest rates paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank may pay above-market rates to attract deposits and charge below-market rates to attract loans. Changes in interest rates, including the shape of the treasury yield curve, will affect the Company’s financial performance and condition through the pricing of securities, loans, deposits and borrowings. The Company attempts to minimize exposure to interest rate risk, but will be unable to eliminate it. Our net interest spread will depend on many factors that are partly or entirely outside of the Company’s control, including competition, federal economic, monetary and fiscal policies and general economic conditions.

The Company relies heavily on its management team and the unexpected loss of any of those personnel could adversely affect operations; the Company depends on the ability to attract and retain key personnel.

The Company is a customer-focused and relationship-driven organization. We expect future growth to be driven in a large part by the relationships maintained with our customers by our senior officers. We have entered into employment agreements with Harry S. Smith, Dennis A Dysart, J. Andrew Hershey, M. Shane Bell, Marshall J. Beverley, Jr. and W. Blakeley Curtis. These employees are key officers who oversee major functional areas of the Company. The existence of such agreements, however, does not necessarily assure that we will be able to continue to retain their services. The unexpected loss of key officers could have a material adverse affect on our business and possibly result in reduced revenues and earnings.

The implementation of the Company’s business strategy will also require continued attraction, hiring, motivation and retention of skilled personnel to develop new customer relationships as well as new financial products and services. Many experienced banking professionals employed by the Company’s competitors are covered by agreements not to compete or solicit existing customers if they were to leave their current employment. These agreements make the recruitment of these professionals difficult. The market for these people is competitive, and the Company cannot guarantee that it will be successful in attracting, hiring, motivating or retaining them. The Company has a management succession plan that has identified employees that are capable of succeeding key officers in certain roles.

There is a limited trading market for the Company’s common stock; it may be difficult to sell shares after they have been purchased.

Shares of the Company’s common stock are traded on the over-the-counter (OTC) market and quoted in the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “FXNC.” The volume of trading activity in the stock is relatively limited. Even if a more active market develops, there can be no assurance that such market will continue, or that shares will be able to be sold at or above the investment price. The lack of liquidity of the investment in the common shares should be carefully considered when making an investment decision.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Properties

The following describes the location and general character of the principal offices of the Company.

The Company owns the headquarters building located at 112 West King Street, in Strasburg, Virginia. This location also serves as the Bank’s Strasburg Financial Center, which primarily serves the banking needs of northern Shenandoah County customers. This three story building also houses the majority of the administrative employees, including human resources, marketing, financial accounting and loan operations. Deposit operations is housed in the Winchester Financial Center. Financial centers provide full service banking, including loan, deposit, investment, trust and asset management services, while the bank branches primarily focus on depository and consumer lending functions. The following table provides the name, location, year opened and type of the Company’s locations:

 

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Name

  

Location

   Year
Opened
  

Type

   Owned/
Leased
Strasburg Financial Center    112 West King Street Strasburg, Virginia    1927    Financial Center    Owned
Front Royal Express    508 North Commerce Avenue Front Royal, Virginia    1985    Branch    Leased
Kernstown    3143 Valley Pike Winchester, Virginia    1994    Branch    Owned
South Woodstock    860 South Main Street Woodstock, Virginia    1995    Branch    Owned
North Loudoun    661 North Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia    1998    Branch    Owned
North Woodstock    496 North Main Street Woodstock, Virginia    1999    Branch    Leased
Front Royal Financial Center    1717 Shenandoah Avenue Front Royal, Virginia    2002    Financial Center    Owned
Winchester Financial Center    1835 Valley Avenue Winchester, Virginia    2003    Financial Center    Owned
Mount Jackson Financial Center    5304 Main Street Mount Jackson, Virginia    2004    Financial Center    Owned
Sherando Financial Center    695 Fairfax Pike Stephens City, Virginia    2006    Financial Center    Owned
Winchester West Financial Center    208 Crock Wells Mill Drive Winchester, Virginia    2006    Financial Center    Owned

Rental expense for the leased locations totaled $37 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2007. The lease for the Front Royal Express property expires on April 30, 2008. The lease for the North Woodstock property expires on May 31, 2016, without a renewal option.

All of the Company’s properties are in good operating condition and are adequate for the Company’s present and future needs.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or to which the property of the Company is subject.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report through a solicitation of proxies or otherwise.

 

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Part II

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Prices and Dividends

Shares of the common stock of the Company are traded on the over-the-counter (OTC) market and quoted in the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “FXNC.” As of March 21, 2008, the Company had approximately 675 shareholders of record and at least 478 additional beneficial owners of shares of common stock.

Following are the high and low prices of sales of common stock known to the Company, along with the dividends that were paid quarterly in 2007 and 2006.

 

     Market Prices and Dividends
     Sales Price ($)    Dividends ($) (1)
     High    Low     

2007:

        

1st quarter

   28.00    25.87    0.13

2nd quarter

   28.50    24.00    0.13

3rd quarter

   24.25    21.50    0.13

4th quarter

   25.00    21.50    0.14

2006:

        

1st quarter

   28.00    25.00    0.12

2nd quarter

   28.00    26.60    0.12

3rd quarter

   28.75    26.50    0.12

4th quarter

   28.00    26.25    0.13

 

(1) The Company increased its dividend to $0.53 per share in 2007, which represented a dividend payout ratio of 26.79%. The dividend per share and dividend payout ratio in 2006 was $0.49 and 24.65%, respectively. The dividend payout ratio is computed by dividing aggregate cash dividends by net income.

Dividend Policy

The Company’s future dividend policy is subject to the discretion of its Board of Directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including future earnings, financial condition, liquidity and capital requirements of both the Company and the Bank, applicable governmental regulations and policies and other factors deemed relevant by its Board of Directors.

The Company is organized under the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, which prohibits the payment of a dividend if, after giving it effect, the corporation would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the usual course of business or if the corporation’s total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if the corporation were to be dissolved, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution of any preferred shareholders.

The Company is a legal entity separate and distinct from its subsidiaries. Its ability to distribute cash dividends will depend primarily on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to it, and the Bank is subject to laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends that it can pay. As a state member bank, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions imposed by the reserve and capital requirements of federal and Virginia banking statutes and regulations. Under Virginia law, a bank may not declare a dividend in excess of its undivided profits. Additionally, the Bank may not declare a dividend if the total amount of all dividends, including the proposed dividend, declared by it in any calendar year exceeds the total of its retained net income of that year to date, combined with its retained net income of the two preceding years, unless the dividend is approved by the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve and the Commonwealth of Virginia have the general authority to limit the dividends paid by insured banks if the payment is deemed an unsafe and unsound practice. Both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Federal Reserve have indicated that paying dividends that deplete a bank’s capital base to an inadequate level would be an unsound and unsafe banking practice. Under the Federal Reserve’s regulations, the Bank may not declare or pay any dividend in excess of its net income for the current year plus any retained net income from the prior two calendar years. The Bank may also not declare or pay a dividend without the approval of its board and two-thirds of its shareholders if the dividend would exceed its undivided profits, as reported to the Federal Reserve.

 

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In addition, the Company is subject to certain regulatory requirements to maintain capital at or above regulatory minimums. These regulatory requirements regarding capital affect its dividend policies. The Federal Reserve has indicated that a bank holding company should generally pay dividends only if its net income available to common shareholders over the past year has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends, and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the organization’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition.

Stock Repurchases

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative total return to the shareholders of the Company for the last five fiscal years with the total return on the S&P 500, NASDAQ-Total U.S. and the SNL Bank Index > $500M, assuming an investment of $100 in shares of Common Stock on December 31, 2002, and the reinvestment of dividends.

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     Period Ending

Index

   12/31/02    12/31/03    12/31/04    12/31/05    12/31/06    12/31/07

First National Corporation

   $ 100.00    $ 171.21    $ 219.23    $ 287.51    $ 292.26    $ 248.74

NASDAQ Composite

     100.00      150.01      162.89      165.13      180.85      198.60

SNL Bank > $500M Index

     100.00      144.19      163.41      170.41      193.81      155.31

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following is selected financial data for the Company for the last five years. This information has been derived from audited financial information included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     (in thousands except ratios and per share amounts)  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Results of Operations

          

Interest and dividend income

   $ 35,501     $ 32,947     $ 26,013     $ 20,520     $ 17,738  

Interest expense

     17,401       15,392       9,786       7,220       6,769  

Net interest income

     18,100       17,555       16,227       13,300       10,969  

Provision for loan losses

     398       378       838       810       705  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     17,702       17,177       15,389       12,490       10,264  

Noninterest income

     6,072       5,170       4,371       4,431       3,625  

Noninterest expense

     15,286       13,783       11,834       10,783       9,085  

Income before income taxes

     8,488       8,564       7,926       6,138       4,804  

Income taxes

     2,741       2,766       2,537       1,932       1,503  

Net income

   $ 5,747     $ 5,798     $ 5,389     $ 4,206     $ 3,301  

Key Performance Ratios

          

Return on average assets

     1.09 %     1.15 %     1.22 %     1.12 %     1.05 %

Return on average equity

     16.52 %     18.49 %     19.48 %     17.01 %     14.37 %

Net interest margin

     3.71 %     3.74 %     3.96 %     3.84 %     3.83 %

Efficiency ratio(1)

     62.22 %     59.95 %     56.26 %     59.89 %     61.57 %

Dividend payout

     26.79 %     24.65 %     24.41 %     28.51 %     34.11 %

Per Share Data(2)

          

Net income, basic and diluted

   $ 1.98     $ 1.99     $ 1.84     $ 1.44     $ 1.11  

Cash dividends

     0.53       0.49       0.45       0.41       0.39  

Book value at period end

     12.95       11.14       10.06       8.93       8.04  

Financial Condition

          

Assets

   $ 541,565     $ 527,944     $ 474,988     $ 408,825     $ 343,650  

Loans, net

     445,380       423,151       374,322       320,197       245,591  

Securities

     57,503       60,340       71,078       63,366       70,895  

Deposits

     445,142       435,044       377,657       320,945       277,828  

Shareholders’ equity

     37,859       32,555       29,391       26,100       23,503  

Average shares outstanding, diluted(2)

     2,906       2,917       2,923       2,924       2,960  

Capital Ratios

          

Leverage

     9.53 %     8.76 %     8.20 %     8.44 %     7.77 %

Risk-based capital ratios:

          

Tier 1 capital

     10.89 %     10.43 %     9.68 %     10.37 %     9.90 %

Total capital

     11.80 %     11.34 %     10.59 %     11.25 %     10.88 %

 

(1) The efficiency ratio is computed by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income excluding securities gains and losses. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency. Such information is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as such. Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis was $18,391, $17,824, $16,529, $13,572 and $11,201 for 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Non-interest income excluding securities gains and losses was $6,175, $5,167, $4,511, $4,431 and $3,556 for 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Management believes such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. The Company, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.” See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included in Item 7 of this Form 10-K.
(2) Amounts have been restated to reflect a two-for-one stock split that was declared on March 16, 2005 and payable on April 29, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2005 and a two-for-one stock split that was declared on April 16, 2003 and payable on May 30, 2003 to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2003.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Executive Overview

The Company

First National Corporation (the Company) is the financial holding company of First Bank (the Bank), First National (VA) Statutory Trust I (Trust I), First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II) and First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III). The Trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities. The Bank owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which invests in partnerships that provide title insurance and investment services.

Products, Services, Customers and Locations

The Bank offers loan, deposit, trust and investment products and services through 11 offices, 29 ATMs and its website, www.firstbank-va.com, for both individuals and businesses. Customers include individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and governmental entities in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.

Revenue Sources and Expense Factors

The Company’s primary source of revenue is from net interest income earned by the Bank. Net interest income is the difference between interest income and interest expense and represents approximately 75% of the Company’s total revenue. Interest income is determined by the amount of interest-earning assets, principally loans and securities, outstanding during the period and the interest rates earned on those assets. The Bank’s interest expense is a function of the amount of interest-bearing liabilities outstanding, principally deposits, during the period and the interest rates paid. In addition to net interest income, noninterest income is another important source of revenue for the Company. Noninterest income is derived primarily from service charges on loans and deposits and fees earned from other services. The Bank generates fee income from other services that include trust services and investment advisory services and through the origination and sale of residential mortgages.

The provision for loan losses and noninterest expense are the two expense categories. The factors management considers when determining the provision for loan losses are loan growth, net charge-offs and other factors. Other factors include, but are not limited to, loss experience over a three-year period, general economic conditions, asset quality and collateral value. Changes in inflation, economic growth, unemployment and other general economic factors beyond the Company’s control have a direct correlation with asset quality, net charge-offs and ultimately the required provision for loan losses. The material components of noninterest expense are salaries and employee benefits, which comprise 55% of noninterest expense, and occupancy and equipment expense, comprising 15% of noninterest expense.

Financial Performance

For the year ended December 31, 2007, net income was $5.7 million, a decrease of $51 thousand or 1% compared to $5.8 million in 2006. The decrease in earnings was a result of noninterest expense growth of 11% that outpaced revenue growth of 6%. The growth in noninterest expense during 2007 was primarily attributable to two new branch offices that opened during the second and third quarters of 2006. Noninterest income increased 17% for 2007 compared to 2006 due to increases in fee income from trust and investment advisory services, ATM and check card fees and service charges on deposit accounts. Net gains on sale of premises and equipment totaled $363 thousand for 2007 compared to no gains or losses in 2006. This resulted from selling a potential branch site during the fourth quarter of 2007. Net interest income increased 3% as a result of 4% growth in average interest-earning assets during the year.

Net income per share, basic and diluted, decreased $0.01 to $1.98 for the year ended December 31, 2007 from $1.99 for 2006. The return on average assets was 1.09% for 2007, compared to 1.15% for 2006, and the return on average equity was 16.52% for 2007 compared to 18.49% for 2006.

During 2007, total assets increased 3%, or $13.6 million, to $541.6 million at December 31, 2007 from $527.9 million at December 31, 2006. Asset growth occurred primarily in the loan portfolio where loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased 5%, or $22.2 million, to $445.4 million at December 31, 2007 from $423.2 million at December 31, 2006. Asset growth was funded primarily by deposits that increased $10.1 million or 2% to $445.1 million at December 31, 2007 from $435.0 million at December 31, 2006.

 

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Asset quality weakened during 2007 when compared to 2006. Nonperforming assets were $2.3 million and $721 thousand at December 31, 2007 and 2006, representing 0.50% and 0.17% of loans, respectively. Net charge-offs were $169 thousand for 2007, compared to net recoveries of $72 thousand in 2006. The provision for loan losses was $398 thousand and $378 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The allowance for loan losses increased to 0.94% of total loans at December 31, 2007, up from 0.93% of total loans at December 31, 2006.

Management Outlook

In 2008, the Company is planning for similar earning asset growth that was experienced during 2007. Deposit growth opportunities and loan demand began slowing in the second half of 2006 and continued to slow during 2007. The Company does not expect this to change during 2008, anticipating no improvement in economic conditions. The net interest margin is expected to remain stable as the spread between the yield on earning assets and funding costs is not anticipated to significantly change. Increases in net interest income will primarily be determined by the ability to grow earning assets at acceptable margins.

The rate of growth in noninterest income is expected to decrease in future periods as the trust department is no longer experiencing rapid growth. The department began operations in 2005 and experienced higher growth during 2005 and 2006 from initial market demand. Noninterest expense growth is also expected to slow. Although the Company does not plan to expand the branch network in the near term, an operations center is under construction and is scheduled to be placed in service during the second quarter of 2008. The new operations center is expected to support loan and deposit growth as economic conditions become more favorable. The center is also expected to facilitate long-term operational efficiencies and is not anticipated to increase expenses at the same level as adding a new branch office. The Company plans to transfer existing employees to the facility instead of hiring new employees.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report refers to the efficiency ratio, which is computed by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis and noninterest income excluding securities gains and losses. This is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes provides investors with important information regarding operational efficiency. Such information is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as such. Management believes, however, such financial information is meaningful to the reader in understanding operating performance, but cautions that such information not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP. The Company, in referring to its net income, is referring to income under GAAP. The components of the efficiency ratio calculation are summarized in the table below.

 

     Efficiency Ratio  
     (in thousands)  
     2007     2006  

Noninterest expense

   $ 15,286     $ 13,783  
                

Tax-equivalent net interest income

   $ 18,391     $ 17,824  

Noninterest income

     6,072       5,170  

Less: securities gains (losses)

     (103 )     3  
                
   $ 24,566     $ 22,991  
                

Efficiency ratio

     62.22 %     59.95 %
                

This report also refers to net interest margin, which is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Because a portion of interest income earned by the Company is nontaxable, the tax equivalent net interest income is considered in the calculation of this ratio. Tax equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit realized from interest income that is nontaxable to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate utilized in calculating the tax benefit for each of 2007 and 2006 is 34%. The reconciliation of tax equivalent net interest income, which is not a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income, is reflected in the table below.

 

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Reconciliation of Net Interest Income to

Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income

     (in thousands)
     2007    2006

GAAP measures:

     

Interest income—loans

   $ 32,538    $ 29,678

Interest income—investments and other

     2,963      3,269

Interest expense—deposits

     14,049      11,638

Interest expense—other borrowings

     2,226      2,744

Interest expense— other

     1,126      1,010
             

Total net interest income

   $ 18,100    $ 17,555
             

Non-GAAP measures:

     

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income—loans

   $ 48    $ 54

Tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income—municipal securities

     243      215
             

Total tax benefit realized on non-taxable interest income

   $ 291    $ 269
             

Total tax-equivalent net interest income

   $ 18,391    $ 17,824
             

Critical Accounting Policies

General

The Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The financial information contained within the statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. The Bank uses historical loss factors as one factor in determining the inherent loss that may be present in the loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors used. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another. Although the economics of transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact transactions could change. For further information about the Bank’s loans and the allowance for loan losses, see Notes 3 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Presented below is a discussion of those accounting policies that management believes are the most important (“Critical Accounting Policies”) to the portrayal and understanding of the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. The Critical Accounting Policies require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending upon the severity of such changes, the possibility of materially different financial condition or results of operations is a reasonable likelihood.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on three basic principles of accounting: (1) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable, (2) SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance and (3) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 102, “Selected Loan Loss Allowance Methodology and Documentation Issues,” which requires adequate documentation to support the allowance for loan losses estimate.

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The Bank’s allowance for loan losses has two basic components: the specific allowance and the general allowance. Both of these components are determined based upon estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of the sum of the specific allowance and the general allowance.

 

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The specific allowance is typically used to individually allocate an allowance for larger balance, commercial, non-homogeneous loans. The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss. First, analysis of the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record; the prospects for support from financial guarantors; and the fair market value of collateral, net of selling costs, are used to estimate the probability and severity of inherent losses. Second, historical default rates and loss severities, internal risk ratings, industry and market conditions and trends, and other environmental factors are considered. The use of these values is inherently subjective and actual losses could differ from the estimates.

The general allowance is used for estimating the loss on pools of smaller-balance, homogeneous loans; including residential mortgage loans, installment loans, other consumer loans, and outstanding loan commitments. This formula is also used for the remaining pool of larger balance, non-homogeneous loans, which were not allocated a specific allowance upon impairment review. The general allowance begins with estimates of probable losses inherent in the homogeneous portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, analysis of loss experience over a three-year period, economic conditions, asset quality and collateral value. The general allowance uses a historical loss view as an indicator of future losses. As a result, even though this history is regularly updated with the most recent loss information, it could differ from the loss incurred in the future.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value (net of selling costs), and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, net of selling costs, if the loan repayment is collateral dependent. The Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.

Lending Policies

General

The principal risk associated with each of the categories of loans in the Bank’s portfolio is the creditworthiness of its borrowers. Within each category, such risk is increased or decreased, depending on prevailing economic conditions. The risk associated with real estate mortgage loans, commercial and consumer loans varies, based on economic conditions, fluctuations in the value of real estate and other conditions that affect the ability of borrowers to repay indebtedness. The risk associated with real estate construction loans varies, based on the supply and demand for the type of real estate under construction.

In an effort to manage the risk, the Bank’s loan policy gives loan amount approval limits to individual loan officers based on their position within the Bank and level of experience. The Bank’s Board of Directors and its Loan Committee approves all loan relationships greater than $1.5 million. The President and CEO and the Executive Vice President—Loan Administration can combine their lending limits to approve loan relationships up to $1.5 million. All loan relationships greater than $750 thousand are reported to the Board or its Loan Committee. The Loan Committee consists of five non-management directors and the President and CEO. The Committee approves the Bank’s Loan Policy and reviews loans that have been charged-off. It also reviews the allowance for loan loss adequacy calculation as well as the loan watch list and other management reports. The Committee meets on a monthly basis and the Chairman of the Committee then reports to the Board of Directors.

Residential loan originations are primarily generated by Bank loan officer solicitations, referrals by real estate professionals and customers. Commercial real estate loan originations are obtained through broker referrals, direct solicitation of developers and continued business from customers. All completed loan applications are reviewed by the Bank’s loan officers. As part of the application process, information is obtained concerning the income, financial condition, employment and credit history of the applicant. If commercial real estate is involved, information is also obtained concerning cash flow available for debt service. Loan quality is analyzed based on the Bank’s experience and credit underwriting guidelines as well as the guidelines issued by the purchasers of loans, depending on the type of loan involved. Real estate collateral is appraised by independent fee appraisers who have been pre-approved by the Executive Vice President—Loan Administration.

In the normal course of business, the Bank makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities which are disclosed but not reflected in its financial statements, including commitments to extend credit. At December 31, 2007, commitments to extend credit, stand-by letters of credit and rate lock commitments totaled $78.1 million.

 

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Commercial Business Lending

Commercial business loans generally have a higher degree of risk than loans secured by real estate, but typically have higher yields. Commercial business loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from cash flow from its business and are secured by business assets, such as accounts receivable, equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans is substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Furthermore, the collateral for commercial business loans may depreciate over time and generally cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate. To manage these risks, the Bank generally obtains appropriate collateral and personal guarantees from the borrower’s principal owners and monitors the financial condition of its business borrowers. At December 31, 2007, commercial loans not secured by real estate totaled $53.0 million, or 12% of the total loan portfolio, as compared to $50.9 million, or 12% at December 31, 2006.

Commercial Real Estate Lending

Commercial real estate loans are secured by various types of commercial real estate typically in the Bank’s market area, including multi-family residential buildings, commercial buildings and offices, hotels, small shopping centers, farms and churches. At December 31, 2007, commercial real estate loans aggregated $194.4 million, or 43% of the Bank’s gross loans, as compared to $171.3 million, or 40% at December 31, 2006. In its underwriting of commercial real estate, the Bank may lend, under federal regulation, up to 85% of the secured property’s appraised value, although the Bank’s loan to original appraised value ratio on such properties is typically 80% or less. Commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risk, compared with residential mortgage lending. Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Additionally, the payment experience on loans secured by income producing properties is typically dependent on the successful operation of a business or a real estate project and thus may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the real estate market or in the economy, in general. The Bank’s commercial real estate loan underwriting criteria require an examination of debt service coverage ratios, the borrower’s creditworthiness, prior credit history and reputation. The Bank typically requires personal guarantees of the borrowers’ principal owners and carefully evaluates the location and environmental condition of the real estate collateral.

Construction Lending

The Bank makes local construction loans, including residential and land acquisition and development loans. These loans are secured by the property under construction and the underlying land for which the loan was obtained. Construction and land development loans outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $73.5 million, or 16% of gross loans, and $60.9 million, or 14% of gross loans, respectively. The majority of these loans have an average life of approximately one year and reprice monthly as key rates change. Construction lending entails significant additional risks, compared with residential mortgage lending. Construction loans often involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Another risk involved in construction lending is attributable to the fact that loan funds are advanced upon the security of the land or property under construction, which value is estimated prior to the completion of construction. Thus, it is more difficult to evaluate accurately the total loan funds required to complete a project and related loan-to-value ratios. To mitigate the risks associated with construction lending, the Bank generally limits loan amounts to 80% of appraised value, in addition to analyzing the creditworthiness of its borrowers. The Bank typically obtains a first lien on the property as security for its construction loans, typically requires personal guarantees from the borrower’s principal owners, and monitors the progress of the construction project during the draw period.

Residential Real Estate Lending

Residential lending activity may be generated by Bank loan officer solicitations, referrals by real estate professionals and existing or new bank customers. Loan applications are taken by a Bank loan officer. As part of the application process, information is gathered concerning income, employment and credit history of the applicant. Residential mortgage loans generally are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from employment and other income and are secured by real estate whose value tends to be readily ascertainable. In addition to the Bank’s underwriting standards, loan quality may be analyzed based on guidelines issued by a secondary market investor. The valuation of residential collateral is provided by independent fee appraisers who have been approved by the Bank’s Executive Vice President-Loan Administration.

Typically, the Bank originates fixed rate mortgage loans with the intent to sell to correspondent lenders. Depending on the financial goals of the Company, the Bank occasionally originates and retains these loans. At December 31, 2007, $106.4 million, or 24% of the Bank’s loan portfolio consisted of one-to-four family loans secured by residential real estate, as compared to $112.3 million, or 26%, at December 31, 2006.

 

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In connection with residential real estate loans, the Bank requires title insurance, hazard insurance and, if required, flood insurance. Flood determination letters with life of loan tracking are obtained on all federally related transactions with improvements serving as security for the transaction. The Bank does require escrows for real estate taxes and insurance for secondary market loans.

The Company does not participate in sub-prime lending practices so issues recently arising in the residential mortgage market from sub-prime lending are not expected to have a direct impact on earnings. Nevertheless, the Company is subject to risks associated with general economic and business conditions in its market area, as well as the condition of the regional residential mortgage market, each of which may be impacted by sub-prime lending and related issues.

Consumer Lending

The Bank offers various secured and unsecured consumer loans, including unsecured personal loans and lines of credit, automobile loans, deposit account loans and installment and demand loans. At December 31, 2007, consumer loans, including deposit overdraft balances, were $18.8 million, or 4% of gross loans, as compared to $24.7 million, or 6%, at December 31, 2006.

Consumer loans may entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured, such as lines of credit, or secured by rapidly depreciable assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant’s payment history on other debts and an assessment of ability to meet existing obligations and payments on a proposed loan. The stability of the applicant’s monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and additionally from any verifiable secondary income. Although creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes an analysis of the value of the collateral in relation to the proposed loan amount.

Results of Operations

General

Net interest income represents the primary source of earnings for the Company. Net interest income equals the amount by which interest income on interest-earning assets, predominately loans and securities, exceeds interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, including deposits, other borrowings and trust preferred securities. Changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields and rates, are the components that impact the level of net interest income. The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by average earning assets. The provision for loan losses, noninterest income and noninterest expense are the other components that determine net income. Noninterest income and expense primarily consists of income from service charges on deposit accounts; fees charged for other customer services, including trust, asset management and brokerage fee income; gains and losses from the sale of assets, including loans held for sale, securities and premises and equipment; general and administrative expenses; and income tax expense.

For the year ended December 31, 2007, net income was $5.7 million or $1.98 per basic and diluted share. This is a 1% decrease compared to net income of $5.8 million or $1.99 per basic and diluted shares for 2006. This decrease in earnings was a result of expense growth of 11% that outpaced revenue growth of 6%. The increase in noninterest expense was almost entirely offset by a 17% increase in noninterest income and a 3% increase in net interest income. For the year ended December 31, 2006, net income increased 8% from $5.4 million in 2005. The increase in earnings was attributable to an 8% increase in net interest income, a 55% decrease in the provision for loan losses and an 18% increase in noninterest income, offset by a 17% increase in noninterest expense when comparing the periods.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income was $18.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, which is an increase of $545 thousand or 3% over $17.6 million reported for the same period in 2006. Growth in average interest-earning assets, predominantly in the loan portfolio, was partially offset by a slight decline in the net interest margin. Average interest-earning assets increased 4%, or $19.1 million, when comparing the periods. The net interest margin for 2007 was 3.71% compared to 3.74% for 2006. The slight decline in the net interest margin was attributable to increased funding costs from interest-bearing deposits. In 2006, net interest income increased $1.4 million, or 8%, from $16.2 million in 2005.

 

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The net interest margin was 3.71% in 2007, 3.74% in 2006, and 3.96% in 2005. Interest income as a percent of average earning assets was 7.21% in 2007, 6.96% in 2006 and 6.31% in 2005. Interest expense as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities was 4.25% in 2007, 3.94% in 2006 and 2.94% in 2005. The interest rate spread was 2.96% in 2007, 3.02% in 2006 and 3.37% in 2005. Based on the interest rate sensitivity analysis included in Item 7A (Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk) below, the Company does not anticipate market rate changes to have a significant impact on net interest income during the next 12 months. The Company does not expect significant changes in the margin during 2008. Therefore, increases in net interest income will be primarily determined by the Company’s ability to grow interest-earning assets at acceptable margins.

The following table provides information on average interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, as well as amounts and rates of tax equivalent interest earned and interest paid. The volume and rate analysis table analyzes the changes in net interest income for the periods broken down by their rate and volume components.

 

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     Average Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates  
     (dollars in thousands)  
     Years Ending December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  
     Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Yield/
Rate
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Yield/
Rate
    Average
Balance
    Interest
Income/
Expense
   Yield/
Rate
 

Assets

                     

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

   $ 2,204     $ 103    4.67 %   $ 2,046     $ 111    5.45 %   $ 759     $ 78    10.32 %

Securities:

                     

Taxable

     48,248       2,359    4.89 %     57,984       2,687    4.63 %     53,667       2,221    4.14 %

Tax-exempt (1)

     11,349       715    6.30 %     8,862       641    7.23 %     9,699       620    6.39 %
                                                   

Total securities

     59,597       3,074    5.16 %     66,846       3,328    4.98 %     63,366       2,841    4.48 %

Loans: (2)

                     

Taxable

     431,613       32,444    7.52 %     404,777       29,574    7.31 %     349,140       23,156    6.63 %

Tax-exempt (1)

     2,282       142    6.20 %     2,493       158    6.32 %     3,299       221    6.70 %
                                                   

Total loans

     433,895       32,586    7.51 %     407,270       29,732    7.30 %     352,439       23,377    6.63 %

Federal funds sold

     502       29    5.75 %     898       45    4.99 %     540       19    3.58 %
                                                   

Total earning assets

     496,198       35,792    7.21 %     477,060       33,216    6.96 %     417,104       26,315    6.31 %

Less: allowance for loan losses

     (3,985 )          (3,770 )          (3,218 )     

Total nonearning assets

     34,012            30,838            26,901       
                                       

Total assets

   $ 526,225          $ 504,128          $ 440,787       
                                       

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                     

Interest-bearing deposits:

                     

Checking

   $ 56,823     $ 1,613    2.84 %   $ 53,806     $ 1,362    2.53 %   $ 63,108     $ 1,185    1.88 %

Money market accounts

     6,674       87    1.30 %     11,144       197    1.77 %     13,688       179    1.31 %

Savings accounts

     112,702       4,188    3.72 %     79,613       2,649    3.33 %     66,138       1,385    2.09 %

Certificates of deposit:

                     

Less than $100,000

     96,361       4,335    4.50 %     90,618       3,623    4.00 %     75,912       2,432    3.21 %

Greater than $100,000

     78,666       3,826    4.86 %     83,334       3,807    4.57 %     53,986       1,910    3.54 %
                                                   

Total interest-bearing deposits

     351,226       14,049    4.00 %     318,515       11,638    3.65 %     272,832       7,091    2.60 %

Federal funds purchased

     3,044       170    5.57 %     4,493       246    5.47 %     3,872       152    3.94 %

Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     12,372       956    7.73 %     9,988       764    7.65 %     8,248       495    6.00 %

Other borrowings

     42,784       2,226    5.20 %     56,979       2,744    4.82 %     48,418       2,048    4.23 %
                                                   

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     409,426       17,401    4.25 %     389,975       15,392    3.94 %     333,370       9,786    2.94 %

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

                     

Demand deposits

     78,947            81,160            77,819       

Other liabilities

     3,064            1,634            1,932       
                                       

Total liabilities

     491,437            472,769            413,121       

Shareholders’ equity

     34,788            31,359            27,666       
                                       

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 526,225          $ 504,128          $ 440,787       
                                       

Net interest income

     $ 18,391        $ 17,824        $ 16,529   
                                 

Interest rate spread

        2.96 %        3.02 %        3.37 %

Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets

        3.51 %        3.23 %        2.35 %

Net interest margin

        3.71 %        3.74 %        3.96 %

 

(1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment was $291 thousand, $269 thousand and $302 thousand for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
(2) Loans placed on a nonaccrual status are reflected in the balances.

 

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     Volume and Rate  
     (in thousands)  
     Years Ending December 31,  
     2007     2006  
     Volume
Effect
    Rate
Effect
    Change in
Income/
Expense
    Volume
Effect
    Rate
Effect
    Change in
Income/
Expense
 

Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

   $ 10     $ (18 )   $ (8 )   $ 46     $ (13 )   $ 33  

Loans

     1,991       879       2,870       3,919       2,499       6,418  

Loans, tax-exempt

     (13 )     (3 )     (16 )     (51 )     (12 )     (63 )

Securities

     (489 )     161       (328 )     187       279       466  

Securities, tax-exempt

     136       (62 )     74       (39 )     60       21  

Federal funds sold

     (24 )     8       (16 )     16       10       26  
                                                

Total earning assets

   $ 1,611     $ 965     $ 2,576     $ 4,078     $ 2,823     $ 6,901  
                                                

Checking

   $ 79     $ 172     $ 251     $ (131 )   $ 308     $ 177  

Money market accounts

     (66 )     (44 )     (110 )     (20 )     38       18  

Savings accounts

     1,198       341       1,539       325       939       1,264  

Certificates of deposits:

            

Less than $100,000

     239       473       712       523       668       1,191  

Greater than $100,000

     (140 )     159       19       1,236       661       1,897  

Federal funds purchased

     (81 )     5       (76 )     28       66       94  

Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     184       8       192       117       152       269  

Other borrowings

     (762 )     244       (518 )     391       305       696  
                                                

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   $ 651     $ 1,358     $ 2,009     $ 2,469     $ 3,137     $ 5,606  
                                                

Change in net interest income

   $ 960     $ (393 )   $ 567     $ 1,609     $ (314 )   $ 1,295  
                                                

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income increased $902 thousand, or 17%, in 2007 compared to an increase of $799 thousand or 18% in 2006. Trust and investment advisory fee income increased $270 thousand, or 29%, in 2007, compared to an increase of $408 thousand, or 80% in 2006. These increases were the result of higher average assets under management during 2007 when compared to 2006 and during 2006 when compared to 2005. ATM and check card fees increased $184 thousand, or 23%, in 2007, compared to $201 thousand, or 33%, in 2006. Service charges increased $262 thousand, or 10%, in 2007, compared to an increase of $120 thousand, or 5%, in 2006. This increase was related to higher fee income from overdrafts. Net gains on sale of premises and equipment were $363 thousand in 2007, compared to no net gains or losses in 2006 and net losses of $10 thousand in 2005. Net gains in 2007 resulted primarily from the sale of a potential branch site in the fourth quarter of 2007.

The Company expects the rate of growth in noninterest income to decrease in future periods as the trust department is no longer experiencing rapid growth. The department began operations in 2005 and experienced high growth during 2005 and 2006 from initial market demand. Total assets under management grew $11.8 million in 2007 and $41.4 million in 2006.

Noninterest Expense

In 2007, noninterest expenses increased $1.5 million, or 11%, over 2006. In 2006, noninterest expenses increased $1.9 million, or 17%, over 2005. Salaries and employee benefits increased 12% for 2007 over 2006, compared to 17% for 2006 over 2005. Occupancy and equipment costs increased 12% for 2007 over 2006, compared to 19% for 2006 over 2005. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to the addition of two branch locations during the second and third quarters of 2006. During 2006, the Bank constructed and opened two new financial centers in Frederick County, the Sherando Financial Center, located in Stephens City, and the Winchester West Financial Center, located near Winchester. The growth rate of noninterest expense is expected to decrease slightly in future periods. Although the Company is focused on leveraging existing branch capacity and does not plan to expand the

 

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branch network in the near term, an operations center is under construction and is scheduled to be placed in service during the second quarter of 2008. The new operations center will support future growth and facilitate long-term operational efficiencies.

Income Taxes

The Company has adopted FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” For a more detailed discussion of the Company’s tax calculation, see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Financial Condition

General

Total assets increased 3% to $541.6 million at December 31, 2007 from $527.9 million at December 31, 2006. Loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, increased 5% or $22.2 million to $445.4 million at December 31, 2007 from $423.2 million at December 31, 2006. Deposits increased 2% or $10.1 million to $445.1 million at December 31, 2007 from $435.0 million at December 31, 2006. Deposit growth and loan demand have recently slowed due to general and local economic conditions. The Company is planning for similar balance sheet growth in 2008 that was experienced during 2007.

Loans

The Bank is an active lender with a loan portfolio that includes commercial and residential real estate loans, commercial loans, consumer loans, real estate construction loans and home equity loans. The Bank’s lending activity is concentrated on individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and local governmental entities in its market area. As a provider of community-oriented financial services, the Bank does not attempt to geographically diversify its loan portfolio by undertaking significant lending activity outside its market area. The Bank’s loan portfolio is summarized in the table below for the periods indicated.

 

     Loan Portfolio
(in thousands)
     At December 31,
     2007    2006    2005    2004    2003

Commercial, financial, and agricultural

   $ 55,172    $ 53,004    $ 42,942    $ 37,508    $ 31,745

Real estate construction

     73,478      60,913      49,748      42,538      23,586

Real estate - mortgage:

              

Residential (1-4 family)

     106,378      112,323      99,442      94,960      71,657

Secured by farmland

     1,789      2,507      2,195      2,298      2,602

Other real estate loans

     192,616      168,754      148,805      111,506      85,509

Consumer

     18,778      24,655      29,640      31,413      32,116

All other loans

     1,376      4,973      5,078      2,851      923
                                  

Total loans

   $ 449,587    $ 427,129    $ 377,850    $ 323,074    $ 248,138

Less: allowance for loan losses

     4,207      3,978      3,528      2,877      2,547
                                  

Loans, net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses

   $ 445,380    $ 423,151    $ 374,322    $ 320,197    $ 245,591
                                  

As shown in the table above, other real estate loans, which include commercial loans secured by real estate, represented the largest growth in the loan portfolio of $23.9 million, followed by real estate construction growth of $12.6 million. Residential real estate loans and consumer loans each decreased $5.9 million. These changes are reflective of the Bank’s growth efforts and the loan demand in the market during the year.

The Company has a credit concentration in mortgage loans on real estate. These loans totaled $374.3 million, or 84% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, and $344.5 million, or 81% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Although the Company believes that its underwriting standards are generally conservative, the ability of its borrowers to meet their mortgage obligations could be impacted by local economic conditions. Construction loans totaled $73.5 million and $60.9 million, or 17% and 14% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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The Company has a concentration of credit risk within the loan portfolio involving loans secured by hotels. This concentration totaled $43.4 million at December 31, 2007, representing 115% of total shareholders’ equity and 10% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2006, this concentration totaled $28.9 million, representing 89% of total shareholders’ equity and 7% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses. These loans are included in other real estate loans in the above table. The Company experienced no loan losses related to this identified risk during the years ending December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

There was no category of loans that exceeded 10% of outstanding loans at December 31, 2007 that were not disclosed in the above table. The following table sets forth the maturities of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2007:

 

     Remaining Maturities of Selected Loans
(in thousands)
     At December 31, 2007
     Less than
One Year
   One to Five
Years
   Greater than
Five Years
   Total

Commercial, financial, and agricultural

   $ 36,099    $ 17,321    $ 1,752    $ 55,172

Real estate construction

     52,064      21,369      45      73,478

Real estate - mortgage:

           

Residential (1-4 family)

     21,009      39,787      45,582      106,378

Secured by farmland

     1,020      497      272      1,789

Other real estate loans

     42,495      136,253      13,868      192,616

Consumer

     1,734      15,702      1,342      18,778

All other loans

     717      492      167      1,376
                           

Total loans

   $ 155,138    $ 231,421    $ 63,028    $ 449,587
                           

For maturities over one year:

           

Fixed rates

   $ 235,217         

Variable rates

     59,232         
               
   $ 294,449         
               

Asset Quality

Management classifies as nonperforming assets both loans on which payment has been delinquent 90 days or more and for which there is a risk of loss to either principal or interest, and other real estate owned (OREO). OREO represents real property taken by the Bank either through foreclosure or through a deed in lieu thereof from the borrower. OREO is recorded at the lower of cost or market, less estimated selling costs, and is actively marketed by the Bank through brokerage channels. The Bank had $377 thousand in foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2007 and no foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2006.

Nonperforming assets were $2.3 million and $721 thousand at December 31, 2007 and 2006, representing 0.50% and 0.17% of loans, respectively. Net charge-offs were $169 thousand for 2007, compared to net recoveries of $72 thousand in 2006 and net charge-offs of $187 thousand in 2005. The provision for loan losses was $398 thousand and $378 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The allowance for loan losses increased to 0.94% of total loans at December 31, 2007, up from 0.93% of total loans at December 31, 2006. Nonperforming assets could increase due to other potential problem loans identified by management totaling $10.6 million at December 31, 2007. Potential problem loans at December 31, 2006 totaled $3.5 million. The increase in potential problem loans during 2007 was attributable to an increase in classified loans related to two large commercial real estate relationships.

Certain risks, including the borrower’s ability to pay and the collateral value securing the loan, have been identified that may result in these potential problem loans not being repaid in accordance with their terms. However, these loans are currently performing and $10.3 million of the identified loans are considered well-secured.

The provision for loan losses represents management’s analysis of the existing loan portfolio and related credit risks. The provision for loan losses is based upon management’s estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses reflective of the risks in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses totaled $4.2 million and $4.0 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, representing 0.94% and 0.93% of total loans, respectively.

 

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Impaired loans of $3.3 million and $49 thousand at December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been recognized in conformity with SFAS No. 114. The related allowance for loan losses provided for these loans totaled $12 thousand and $25 thousand at December 31, 2007 and 2006. The average recorded investment in impaired loans during 2007 and 2006 was $952 thousand and $59 thousand, respectively.

Nonaccrual loans excluded from impaired loan disclosure under SFAS No. 114 amounted to $78 thousand, $161 thousand and $153 thousand at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. If interest on these loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $6 thousand, $22 thousand and $19 thousand for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Loan payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied to principal. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status there are several negative implications. First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the time of the classification is deducted from the interest income totals for the Bank. Second, accruals of interest are discontinued until it becomes certain that both principal and interest can be repaid. Third, there may be actual losses that necessitate additional provisions for credit losses charged against earnings. These loans were included in the nonperforming loan totals listed below.

Management believes, based upon its review and analysis, that the Bank has sufficient reserves to cover losses inherent within the loan portfolio. For each period presented, the provision for loan losses charged to expense was based on management’s judgment after taking into consideration all factors connected with the collectability of the existing portfolio. Management considers loss experience over a three-year period, economic conditions, asset quality, collateral value and other relevant factors when evaluating the loan portfolio. There can be no assurance, however, that additional provisions for loan losses will not be required in the future, including as a result of changes in the economic assumptions underlying management’s estimates and judgments, adverse developments in the economy, on a national basis or in the Company’s market area, or changes in the circumstances of particular borrowers. For further discussion regarding the allowance for loan losses, see “Critical Accounting Policies” above. The following table shows a detail of loans charged-off, recovered and the changes in the allowance for loan losses.

 

     Allowance for Loan Losses
(in thousands)
     At December 31,
     2007    2006     2005    2004    2003

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 3,978    $ 3,528     $ 2,877    $ 2,547    $ 2,162

Loans charged-off:

             

Commercial, financial and agricultural

     44      12       40      65      98

Real estate-construction

     —        —         —        —        —  

Real estate-mortgage

     —        —         —        —        —  

Residential (1-4 family)

     —        —         —        30      —  

Non-farm, non-residential

     —        —         —        —        —  

Secured by farmland

     —        —         —        —        —  

Consumer

     338      236       381      474      272

All other loans

     —        —         —        —        —  
                                   

Total loans charged off

   $ 382    $ 248     $ 421    $ 569    $ 370
                                   

Recoveries:

             

Commercial, financial and agricultural

   $ —      $ —       $ —      $ —      $ —  

Real estate-construction

     —        —         —        —        —  

Real estate-mortgage

     —        —         —        —        —  

Residential (1-4 family)

     —        —         8      —        —  

Non-farm, non-residential

     —        —         —        —        —  

Secured by farmland

     —        —         —        —        —  

Consumer

     213      320       226      89      50

All other loans

     —        —         —        —        —  
                                   

Total recoveries

   $ 213    $ 320     $ 234    $ 89    $ 50
                                   

Net charge-offs (recoveries)

   $ 169    $ (72 )   $ 187    $ 480    $ 320

Provision for loan losses

     398      378       838      810      705
                                   

Balance, end of period

   $ 4,207    $ 3,978     $ 3,528    $ 2,877    $ 2,547
                                   

 

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The following table shows the balance and percentage of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses allocated to each major category of loans.

 

     Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
 
     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  
          Percent of
Loans

to
Total
Loans
         Percent of
Loans

to
Total
Loans
         Percent of
Loans

to
Total
Loans
         Percent of
Loans

to
Total
Loans
         Percent of
Loans

to
Total
Loans
 

Commercial, financial and agricultural

   $ 743    17.66 %   $ 718    18.05 %   $ 566    11.40 %   $ 524    11.61 %   $ 460    12.79 %

Real estate-construction

     568    13.50 %     489    12.29 %     408    13.17 %     347    13.16 %     229    9.50 %

Real estate- mortgage

     2,524    60.00 %     2,235    56.19 %     1,956    66.28 %     1,582    64.62 %     1,214    64.40 %

Consumer

     349    8.29 %     448    11.26 %     512    7.84 %     395    9.72 %     626    12.94 %

All other

     23    0.55 %     88    2.21 %     86    1.31 %     29    0.89 %     18    0.37 %
                                                                 
   $ 4,207    100.00 %   $ 3,978    100.00 %   $ 3,528    100.00 %   $ 2,877    100.00 %   $ 2,547    100.00 %
                                                                 

The following table provides information on the Bank’s nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.

 

     Nonperforming Assets
(dollars in thousands)
 
     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005     2004     2003  

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 382     $ 210     $ 202     $ 307     $ 171  

Restructured loans

     —         —         —         —         —    

Foreclosed property

     377       —         —         270       —    

Loans past due 90 days accruing interest

     1,507       511       487       76       463  
                                        

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 2,266     $ 721     $ 689     $ 653     $ 634  
                                        

Allowance for loan losses to period end loans

     0.94 %     0.93 %     0.93 %     0.89 %     1.03 %

Nonperforming assets to period end loans

     0.50 %     0.17 %     0.18 %     0.20 %     0.26 %

Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans

     0.04 %     (0.02 )%     0.05 %     0.17 %     0.14 %

Securities

Securities at December 31, 2007 were $57.5 million, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 5%, from $60.3 million at the end of 2006. The Company plans to maintain its current level of securities in relation to total assets in order to maintain minimum liquidity ratios that are required by Company policy. Investment securities are comprised of U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate equity securities and certain restricted securities. As of December 31, 2007, neither the Company nor the Bank held any derivative financial instruments in their respective investment security portfolios.

 

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s securities portfolio on the dates indicated.

 

     Securities Portfolio
(in thousands)
     At December 31,
     2007    2006    2005

Securities, available for sale

        

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

   $ 40,457    $ 46,429    $ 57,591

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

     13,423      10,366      9,875

Other securities

     3,623      3,545      3,612
                    

Total securities

   $ 57,503    $ 60,340    $ 71,078
                    

The following table shows the maturities of available for sale debt and equity securities at amortized cost and market value at December 31, 2007 and approximate weighted average yields of such securities. Yields on state and political subdivision securities are shown on a tax equivalent basis, assuming a 34% federal income tax rate. The Company attempts to maintain diversity in its portfolio and maintain credit quality and repricing terms that are consistent with its asset/liability management and investment practices and policies. For further information on securities available for sale, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

 

     Securities Portfolio Maturity Distribution/Yield Analysis
(dollars in thousands)
     At December 31, 2007
     Less than
One Year
    One to Five
Years
    Five to Ten
Years
    Greater than
Ten Years
and Other
Securities
    Total

Available for sale securities:

          

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

          

Amortized cost

   $ —       $ 4,404     $ 8,504     $ 27,440     $ 40,348

Market value

   $ —       $ 4,468     $ 8,550     $ 27,439     $ 40,457

Weighted average yield

     0.00 %     5.25 %     4.80 %     5.21 %  

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

          

Amortized cost

   $ —       $ 2,113     $ 3,704     $ 7,517     $ 13,334

Market value

   $ —       $ 2,132     $ 3,744     $ 7,547     $ 13,423

Weighted average yield (1)

     0.00 %     6.40 %     6.35 %     5.81 %  

Other securities

          

Amortized cost

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 3,399     $ 3,399

Market value

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 3,623     $ 3,623

Weighted average yield

     0.00 %     0.00 %     0.00 %     5.89 %  

Total portfolio

          

Amortized cost

   $ —       $ 6,517     $ 12,208     $ 38,356     $ 57,081

Market value

   $ —       $ 6,600     $ 12,294     $ 38,609     $ 57,503

Weighted average yield (1)

     0.00 %     5.62 %     5.27 %     5.39 %  

 

(1) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

The above table was prepared using the contractual maturities for all securities with the exception of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO). Both MBS and CMO securities were recorded using the Espiel prepayment model that considers many factors including rate and spread projections, housing turnover and borrower characteristics to create anticipated speeds.

 

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Deposits

Deposits at December 31, 2007 were $445.1 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 2%, from $435.0 million at December 31, 2006, providing the majority of funding needed to support asset growth during the year ended December 31, 2007. Non-interest bearing demand deposits decreased $4.9 million, or 6%, to $78.5 million for 2007 compared to $83.4 million for 2006. Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits increased $10.3 million, or 6%, to $177.7 million compared to $167.4 million for 2006. Time deposits increased $4.8 million, or 3%, during 2007 to $189.0 million compared to $184.2 million for 2006. Although the Company plans to fund future asset growth with deposits, increasing competition could make this challenging. Based on FDIC data, deposit growth in the Company’s market was 4% in 2007 compared to 10% in 2006.

The following tables include a summary of average deposits and average rates paid and maturities of CD’s greater than $100,000.

 

     Average Deposits and Rates Paid
(dollars in thousands)
 
     Year Ended December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  
     Amount    Rate     Amount    Rate     Amount    Rate  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

   $ 78,947    —       $ 81,160    —       $ 77,819    —    
                           

Interest-bearing deposits:

               

Interest checking

   $ 56,823    2.84 %   $ 53,806    2.53 %   $ 63,108    1.88 %

Money market

     6,674    1.30 %     11,144    1.77 %     13,688    1.31 %

Savings

     112,702    3.72 %     79,613    3.33 %     66,138    2.09 %

Time deposits:

               

Less than $100,000

     96,361    4.50 %     90,618    4.00 %     75,912    3.21 %

Greater than $100,000

     78,666    4.86 %     83,334    4.57 %     53,986    3.54 %
                           

Total interest-bearing deposits

   $ 351,226    4.00 %   $ 318,515    3.65 %   $ 272,832    2.60 %
                           

Total deposits

   $ 430,173      $ 399,675      $ 350,651   
                           

 

     Maturities of CD’s Greater than $100,000
(in thousands)
     Less than
Three
Months
   Three to
Six Months
   Six to
Twelve
Months
   Greater
than One
Year
   Total

At December 31, 2007

   $  27,640    $  20,072    $  16,979    $  12,860    $ 77,551

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the ability to meet present and future financial obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or with borrowings from correspondent banks or other deposit markets. Liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold, investment securities and loans maturing within one year. As a result of the Bank’s management of liquid assets and the ability to generate liquidity through liability funding, management believes that the Bank maintains overall liquidity sufficient to satisfy its depositors’ requirements and to meet its customers’ borrowing needs.

At December 31, 2007, cash, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold, securities and loans maturing within one year were $167.7 million. At the end of 2007, approximately 46% or $207.4 million of the loan portfolio would mature or reprice within a one-year period. At December 31, 2007, non-deposit sources of available funds totaled $80.8 million, which included $62.7 million available from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). During 2007, other borrowing activity included repayment of an adjustable rate credit (ARC) advance in the amount of $30.0 million, repayment of a fixed rate credit (FRC) advance in the amount of $5.0 million and three new FRC advances totaling $30.0 million. The Bank also borrowed and repaid daily rate credit (DRC) advances during 2007 as an alternative to purchasing federal funds.

 

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Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Securities

See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, for discussion of company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities.

Contractual Obligations

The impact that contractual obligations as of December 31, 2007 are expected to have on liquidity and cash flow in future periods is as follows:

 

     Contractual Obligations
(in thousands)
     Total    Less than one
year
   1-3 years    3-5 years    More than 5
years

Long-term debt

   $ 40,564    $ 20,127    $ 20,282    $ 79    $ 76

Operating leases

     151      47      39      29      36
                                  

Total

   $ 40,715    $ 20,174    $ 20,321    $ 108    $ 112
                                  

The Company does not have any capital lease obligations, as classified under applicable FASB statements, or other purchase or long-term obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company, through the Bank, is a party to credit related financial instruments with risk not reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Bank’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Bank follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

 

     (in thousands)
     2007    2006

Commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments under lines of credit

   $ 70,233    $ 68,712

Stand-by letters of credit

     7,150      6,959

Rate lock commitments

     673      2,240

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Bank, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are collateralized as deemed necessary and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Bank is committed.

 

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Commercial and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed necessary.

At December 31, 2007, the Bank had entered into locked-rate commitments to originate mortgage loans amounting to $673 thousand and had loans held for sale of $270 thousand. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

Capital Resources

The adequacy of the Company’s capital is reviewed by management on an ongoing basis with reference to the size, composition, and quality of the Company’s asset and liability levels and consistent with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Management seeks to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and absorb potential losses.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has adopted capital guidelines to supplement the existing definitions of capital for regulatory purposes and to establish minimum capital standards. Specifically, the guidelines categorize assets and off-balance sheet items into four risk-weighted categories. The minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets is 8.00%, of which at least 4.00% must be Tier 1 capital, composed of common equity, retained earnings and a limited amount of perpetual preferred stock, less certain intangible items. Under present regulations, trust preferred securities may be included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes as long as their amount does not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital, including total trust preferred securities. The portion of the trust preferred securities not considered as Tier 1 capital, if any, may be included in Tier 2 capital. The Company had a ratio of risk-weighted assets to total capital of 11.80% at December 31, 2007 and a ratio of risk-weighted assets to Tier 1 capital of 10.89%. Both of these exceed both the minimum capital requirement and the minimum to be well capitalized under prompt corrective action provisions adopted by the federal regulatory agencies.

The following table summarizes the Company’s Tier 1 capital, Tier 2 capital, risk-weighted assets and capital ratios at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

 

     Analysis of Capital
(dollars in thousands)
 
     At December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005  

Tier 1 capital:

      

Common stock

   $ 3,653     $ 3,653     $ 3,653  

Surplus

     1,453       1,465       1,465  

Retained earnings

     33,311       29,104       24,735  

Trust preferred securities

     12,372       11,628       8,000  

Intangible assets

     (74 )     (81 )     (87 )
                        

Total Tier 1 Capital

   $ 50,715     $ 45,769     $ 37,766  

Tier 2 capital:

      

Allowance for loan losses

     4,207       3,978       3,528  
                        

Total Risk-Based Capital

   $ 54,922     $ 49,747     $ 41,294  
                        

Risk-weighted assets

   $ 465,629     $ 438,763     $ 389,999  

Capital ratios:

      

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     10.89 %     10.43 %     9.68 %

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

     11.80 %     11.34 %     10.59 %

Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets

     9.53 %     8.76 %     8.20 %

 

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Repurchase of Common Stock and Stock Splits

On March 16, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company’s common stock, including authorized and unissued shares. The stock split was payable on April 29, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2005. As a result of the stock split, the Company had 8,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, at a par value of $1.25 per share, and 2,924,124 shares outstanding at April 29, 2005. Subsequent to the stock split, the Company purchased and retired 1,264 shares of its common stock, resulting in 2,922,860 shares outstanding at December 31, 2007.

Prior period financial information has been restated to reflect the stock split.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, for discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

 

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Quarterly Results

The table below lists the Company’s quarterly performance for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

 

     2007
(in thousands, except per share data)
     First    Second    Third    Fourth    Total

Interest and dividend income

   $ 8,689    $ 8,799    $ 9,081    $ 8,932    $ 35,501

Interest expense

     4,367      4,368      4,420      4,246      17,401
                                  

Net interest income

     4,322      4,431      4,661      4,686      18,100

Provision for loan losses

     —        67      —        331      398
                                  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     4,322      4,364      4,661      4,355      17,702

Noninterest income

     1,290      1,440      1,495      1,847      6,072

Noninterest expense

     3,539      3,911      3,830      4,006      15,286
                                  

Income before income taxes

     2,073      1,893      2,326      2,196      8,488

Income tax expense

     670      613      755      703      2,741
                                  

Net income

     1,403      1,280      1,571      1,493      5,747
                                  

Net income per share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.48    $ 0.44    $ 0.54    $ 0.52    $ 1.98
                                  

 

     2006
(in thousands, except per share data)
     First    Second    Third    Fourth    Total

Interest and dividend income

   $ 7,478    $ 8,114    $ 8,536    $ 8,819    $ 32,947

Interest expense

     3,119      3,651      4,172      4,450      15,392
                                  

Net interest income

     4,359      4,463      4,364      4,369      17,555

Provision for loan losses

     85      84      109      100      378
                                  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     4,274      4,379      4,255      4,269      17,177

Noninterest income

     1,222      1,287      1,276      1,385      5,170

Noninterest expense

     3,257      3,477      3,473      3,576      13,783
                                  

Income before income taxes

     2,239      2,189      2,058      2,078      8,564

Income tax expense

     727      709      678      652      2,766
                                  

Net income

     1,512      1,480      1,380      1,426      5,798
                                  

Net income per share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.52    $ 0.50    $ 0.47    $ 0.50    $ 1.99
                                  

 

     2005
(in thousands, except per share data)
     First    Second    Third    Fourth    Total

Interest income

   $ 5,787    $ 6,273    $ 6,836    $ 7,117    $ 26,013

Interest expense

     2,148      2,330      2,552      2,756      9,786
                                  

Net interest income

   $ 3,639    $ 3,943    $ 4,284    $ 4,361    $ 16,227

Provision for loan losses

     245      166      169      258      838
                                  

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

     3,394      3,777    $ 4,115    $ 4,103      15,389

Noninterest income

     899      1,121      1,267      1,084      4,371

Noninterest expense

     2,858      2,880      2,994      3,102      11,834
                                  

Income before income taxes

   $ 1,435    $ 2,018    $ 2,388    $ 2,085    $ 7,926

Income tax expense

     450      656      777      654      2,537
                                  

Net income

   $ 985    $ 1,362    $ 1,611    $ 1,431    $ 5,389
                                  

Net income per share, basic and diluted

   $ 0.34    $ 0.46    $ 0.55    $ 0.49    $ 1.84
                                  

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

     Page

Management’s Report Regarding the Effectiveness of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

   34

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   35

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   36

Consolidated Statements of Income

   37

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   39

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

   41

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   42

 

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To the Shareholders

   March 12, 2008

First National Corporation

  

Strasburg, Virginia

  

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS

OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of First National Corporation (the Corporation) is responsible for the preparation, integrity and fair presentation of the financial statements included in the annual report as of December 31, 2007. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reflect management’s judgments and estimates concerning the effects of events and transactions that are accounted for or disclosed.

Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective internal control structure over financial reporting. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the Corporation’s ability to record, process, summarize and report reliable financial data. The internal control system contains monitoring mechanisms, and appropriate actions are taken to correct identified deficiencies. Management believes that internal controls over financial reporting, which are subject to scrutiny by management and the Corporation’s internal auditors, support the integrity and reliability of the financial statements. Management recognizes that there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any internal control system, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of internal controls. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. In addition, because of changes in conditions and circumstances, the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.

In order to insure that the Corporation’s internal control structure over financial reporting is effective, management assessed these controls as they conformed to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and related call report instructions as of December 31, 2007. This assessment was based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management believes that the Corporation maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. Management’s assessment did not determine any material weakness within the Corporation’s internal control structure. The Corporation’s annual report does not include an attestation report of the Corporation’s registered public accounting firm, Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C. (YHB), regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by YHB pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Corporation to provide only management’s report in its annual report.

The 2007 end of year financial statements have been audited by YHB, the Corporation’s independent accounting firm. Personnel from YHB were given unrestricted access to all financial records and related data, including minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees thereof.

Management believes that all representations made to the independent auditors were valid and appropriate. The resulting report from YHB accompanies the financial statements.

The Board of Directors of the Corporation, acting through its Audit and Compliance Committee (the Committee), is responsible for the oversight of the Corporation’s accounting policies, financial reporting and internal control. The Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors is comprised entirely of outside directors who are independent of management. The Audit and Compliance Committee is responsible for the appointment and compensation of the independent auditors and approves decisions regarding the appointment or removal of members of the internal audit function. The Committee meets periodically with management, the independent auditors, and the internal auditor to insure that they are carrying out their responsibilities. The Committee is also responsible for performing an oversight role by reviewing and monitoring the financial, accounting, and auditing procedures of the Corporation in addition to reviewing the Corporation’s financial reports. The independent auditors and the internal auditor have full and unlimited access to the Audit and Compliance Committee, with or without the presence of the management of the Corporation, to discuss the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting, and any other matters which they believe should be brought to the attention of the Audit and Compliance Committee.

 

/s/ Harry S. Smith

   

/s/ M. Shane Bell

Harry S. Smith     M. Shane Bell
President     Executive Vice President
Chief Executive Officer     Chief Financial Officer

 

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LOGO

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors

First National Corporation

Strasburg, VA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First National Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First National Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, in conformity with U.S generally accepted accounting principles.

We were not engaged to examine management’s assertion about the effectiveness of First National Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007 included in the accompanying Management’s Report Regarding the Effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion thereon.

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Winchester, Virginia

March 12, 2008

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2007 and 2006

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

     2007     2006  

Assets

    

Cash and due from banks

   $ 10,680     $ 10,368  

Interest-bearing deposits in banks

     2,229       1,759  

Federal funds sold

     —         8,430  

Securities available for sale, at fair value

     57,503       60,340  

Loans held for sale

     270       105  

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses, 2007, $4,207 2006, $3,978

     445,380       423,151  

Premises and equipment, net

     19,405       17,603  

Interest receivable

     2,227       2,038  

Other assets

     3,871       4,150  
                

Total assets

   $ 541,565     $ 527,944  
                

Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity

    

Liabilities

    

Deposits:

    

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 78,474     $ 83,386  

Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits

     177,676       167,419  

Time deposits

     188,992       184,239  
                

Total deposits

   $ 445,142     $ 435,044  

Federal funds purchased

     3,409       —    

Other borrowings

     40,564       45,750  

Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     12,372       12,372  

Accrued interest and other liabilities

     2,219       2,223  

Commitments and contingencies

     —         —    
                

Total liabilities

   $ 503,706     $ 495,389  
                

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Common stock, par value $1.25 per share; authorized 8,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 2,922,860 shares

   $ 3,653     $ 3,653  

Surplus

     1,453       1,465  

Retained earnings

     33,311       29,104  

Unearned ESOP shares

     (379 )     (546 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     (179 )     (1,121 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 37,859     $ 32,555  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 541,565     $ 527,944  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

Three Years ended December 31, 2007

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

     2007    2006    2005

Interest and Dividend Income

        

Interest and fees on loans

   $ 32,538    $ 29,678    $ 23,284

Interest on federal funds sold

     29      45      19

Interest on deposits in banks

     103      111      78

Interest and dividends on securities available for sale:

        

Taxable interest

     2,159      2,466      2,079

Tax-exempt interest

     472      423      409

Dividends

     200      224      144
                    

Total interest and dividend income

   $ 35,501    $ 32,947    $ 26,013
                    

Interest Expense

        

Interest on deposits

   $ 14,049    $ 11,638    $ 7,091

Interest on federal funds purchased

     170      246      152

Interest on company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     956      764      495

Interest on other borrowings

     2,226      2,744      2,048
                    

Total interest expense

   $ 17,401    $ 15,392    $ 9,786
                    

Net interest income

   $ 18,100    $ 17,555    $ 16,227

Provision for loan losses

     398      378      838
                    

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   $ 17,702    $ 17,177    $ 15,389
                    

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Continued)

Three years ended December 31, 2007

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

     2007     2006    2005  

Noninterest Income

       

Service charges on deposit accounts

   $ 2,992     $ 2,730    $ 2,610  

ATM and check card fees

     992       808      607  

Trust and investment advisory fees

     1,188       918      510  

Fees for other customer services

     317       296      326  

Net gains (losses) on sale of securities available for sale

     (103 )     3      (140 )

Net gains (losses) on sale of premises and equipment

     363       —        (10 )

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate

     —         —        19  

Net gains on sale of loans

     284       207      302  

Other operating income

     39       208      147  
                       

Total noninterest income

   $ 6,072     $ 5,170    $ 4,371  
                       

Noninterest Expense

       

Salaries and employee benefits

   $ 8,365     $ 7,451    $ 6,375  

Occupancy

     952       805      721  

Equipment

     1,277       1,194      962  

Marketing

     541       598      444  

Stationery and supplies

     515       473      405  

Legal and professional fees

     628       609      385  

ATM and check card fees

     532       405      322  

Other operating expense

     2,476       2,248      2,220  
                       

Total noninterest expense

   $ 15,286     $ 13,783    $ 11,834  
                       

Income before income taxes

   $ 8,488     $ 8,564    $ 7,926  

Provision for income taxes

     2,741       2,766      2,537  
                       

Net income

   $ 5,747     $ 5,798    $ 5,389  
                       

Earnings per common share, basic and diluted

   $ 1.98     $ 1.99    $ 1.84  
                       

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three years ended December 31, 2007

(in thousands)

 

 

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

      

Net income

   $ 5,747     $ 5,798     $ 5,389  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     1,127       1,013       798  

Origination of loans held for sale

     (17,833 )     (14,908 )     (19,998 )

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

     17,952       15,010       20,490  

Net gains on sales of loans

     (284 )     (207 )     (302 )

Provision for loan losses

     398       378       838  

Net (gains) losses on sale of securities available for sale

     103       (3 )     140  

Net (gains) losses on sale of premises and equipment

     (363 )     —         10  

Gain on sale of foreclosed real estate

     —         —         (19 )

Accretion of security discounts

     (36 )     (44 )     (22 )

Amortization of security premiums

     88       152       234  

Compensation expense for ESOP shares allocated

     167       24       —    

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

     (261 )     41       (238 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Increase in interest receivable

     (189 )     (367 )     (337 )

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     526       (1,047 )     446  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     496       429       (575 )
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 7,638     $ 6,269     $ 6,854  
                        

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

      

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

   $ 11,728     $ 4,392     $ 13,760  

Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal payments of securities available for sale

     13,048       11,732       10,757  

Purchases of securities available for sale

     (21,261 )     (5,201 )     (33,726 )

Increase (decrease) in federal funds sold

     8,430       (8,430 )     —    

Purchase of premises and equipment

     (3,367 )     (4,697 )     (2,554 )

Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

     801       —         2  

Net increase in loans

     (23,004 )     (49,208 )     (54,962 )

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate

     —         —         289  
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (13,625 )   $ (51,412 )   $ (66,434 )
                        

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Continued)

Three years ended December 31, 2007

(in thousands)

 

 

 

     2007     2006     2005  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

      

Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts

   $ 5,345     $ 23,139     $ 22,903  

Net increase in time deposits

     4,753       34,248       33,809  

Proceeds from other borrowings

     107,800       188,170       84,000  

Principal payments on other borrowings

     (112,986 )     (192,642 )     (79,017 )

Proceeds from issuance of company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     —         4,124       —    

Cash dividends paid

     (1,540 )     (1,429 )     (1,315 )

Acquisition of common stock

     —         —         (28 )

Shares issued to leveraged ESOP

     (12 )     (570 )     —    

Increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased

     3,409       (8,217 )     1,904  
                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 6,769     $ 46,823     $ 62,256  
                        

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 782     $ 1,680     $ 2,676  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     12,127       10,447       7,771  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   $ 12,909     $ 12,127     $ 10,447  
                        

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

      

Cash payments for:

      

Interest

   $ 17,323     $ 15,040     $ 9,591  
                        

Income taxes

   $ 2,227     $ 3,159     $ 2,805  
                        

Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Transactions

      

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale

   $ 833     $ 289     $ (1,145 )
                        

Transfer from loans to other real estate

   $ 377     $ —       $ —    
                        

Change in pension liability

   $ (594 )   $ 1,287     $ —    
                        

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

Three years ended December 31, 2007

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

     Common
Stock
    Surplus     Retained
Earnings
    Unearned
ESOP
Shares
    Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Comprehensive
Income
    Total  

Balance, December 31, 2004

   $ 3,655     $ 1,465     $ 20,687     $ —       $ 293       $ 26,100  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

     —         —         5,389       —         —       $ 5,389       5,389  

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Unrealized holding losses arising during the period (net of tax, $437)

     —         —         —         —         —         (848 )     —    

Reclassification adjustment (net of tax, $47)

     —         —         —         —         —         93       —    
                    

Other comprehensive loss (net of tax, $390)

     —         —         —         —         (755 )     (755 )     (755 )
                    

Total comprehensive income

             $ 4,634    
                    

Cash dividends ($0.45 per share)

     —         —         (1,315 )     —         —           (1,315 )

Acquisition of 1,264 shares of common stock

     (2 )     —         (26 )     —         —           (28 )
                                                  

Balance, December 31, 2005

   $ 3,653     $ 1,465     $ 24,735     $ —       $ (462 )     $ 29,391  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

     —         —         5,798       —         —       $ 5,798       5,798  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $99)

     —         —         —         —         —         193       —    

Reclassification adjustment (net of tax, $1)

     —         —         —         —           (2 )     —    
                    

Other comprehensive income (net of tax, $98)

     —         —         —         —         191     $ 191       191  
                    

Total comprehensive income

             $ 5,989    
                    

Adjustment to initially apply FASB Statement No. 158 (net of tax, $437)

     —         —         —         —         (850 )       (850 )

Shares issued to leveraged ESOP

     —         —         —         (570 )     —           (570 )

Shares acquired by leveraged ESOP

     —         —         —         24       —           24  

Cash dividends ($0.49 per share)

     —         —         (1,429 )     —         —           (1,429 )
                                                  

Balance, December 31, 2006

   $ 3,653     $ 1,465     $ 29,104     $ (546 )   $ (1,121 )     $ 32,555  

Comprehensive income:

              

Net income

     —         —         5,747       —         —       $ 5,747       5,747  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              

Unrealized holding gains arising during the period (net of tax, $248)

     —         —         —         —         —         482       —    

Reclassification adjustment (net of tax, $35)

     —         —         —         —           68       —    

Pension liability adjustment (net of tax, $202)

     —         —         —         —         —         392       —    
                    

Other comprehensive income (net of tax, $485)

     —         —         —         —         942     $ 942       942  
                    

Total comprehensive income

             $ 6,689    
                    

Shares acquired by leveraged ESOP

     —         (12 )     —         167       —           155  

Cash dividends ($0.53 per share)

     —         —         (1,540 )     —         —           (1,540 )
                                                  

Balance, December 31, 2007

   $ 3,653     $ 1,453     $ 33,311     $ (379 )   $ (179 )     $ 37,859  
                                                  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Nature of Banking Activities and Significant Accounting Policies

First National Corporation (the Company) is the financial holding company of First Bank (the Bank), First National (VA) Statutory Trust I (Trust I), First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II) and First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III). The Trusts were formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities. The Bank owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc., which invests in partnerships that provide title insurance and investment services. The Bank provides commercial and personal loans, residential mortgages, credit cards, a variety of deposit products and personal trust and investment services to its customers in the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to accepted practices within the banking industry.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of First National Corporation include the accounts of all six companies. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation, except for balances and transactions related to the Trusts. FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) requires that the Company no longer consolidate the Trusts. The subordinated debt of these Trusts is reflected as a liability of the Company.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk

Most of the Company’s activities are with customers located within the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. Note 3 discusses the types of lending that the Company engages in. The Company has identified a concentration of credit risk in the hotel industry and mortgage loans on real estate. See Note 3 for further information on this concentration of credit risk. The Company does not have a significant concentration to any one customer.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company has defined cash equivalents as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions “Cash and due from banks” and “interest-bearing deposits in banks.”

Securities

Securities not classified as held to maturity, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, all of the Company’s securities were classified as available for sale.

Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Declines in the fair value of securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. At December 31, 2007, there were no other than temporary declines in fair value. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the settlement date and are determined using the specific identification method.

 

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Loans Held for Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or estimated fair value. The Company, through its banking subsidiary, requires a firm purchase commitment from a permanent investor before a loan can be closed, thus limiting interest rate risk. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.

The Bank enters into commitments to originate mortgage loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding (rate lock commitments). Rate lock commitments on mortgage loans that are intended to be sold are considered to be derivatives. The period of time between issuance of a loan commitment and closing and sale of the loan generally ranges from 30 to 60 days. The Bank protects itself from changes in interest rates through the use of best efforts forward delivery commitments, whereby the Bank commits to sell a loan at the time the borrower commits to an interest rate with the intent that the buyer has assumed interest rate risk on the loan. As a result, the Bank is not exposed to losses nor will it realize significant gains related to its rate lock commitments due to changes in interest rates. The correlation between the rate lock commitments and the best efforts contracts is very high due to their similarity.

The market value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts is not readily ascertainable with precision because rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts are not actively traded in stand-alone markets. The Bank determines the fair value of rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts by measuring the change in the value of the underlying asset while taking into consideration the probability that the rate lock commitments will close. Because of the high correlation between rate lock commitments and best efforts contracts, no gain or loss occurs on the rate lock commitments.

Loans

The Company, through its banking subsidiary, grants mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by residential and commercial loans secured by real estate throughout the northern Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. The ability of the Bank’s debtors to honor their contracts is subject to the real estate and general economic conditions in this area.

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off generally are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances less the allowance for loan losses and any deferred fees or costs on originated loans. Interest income is accrued and credited to income based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method.

The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on three basic principles of accounting: (1) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies,” which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable, (2) SFAS No. 114, “Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan,” which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance and (3) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 102 “Selected Loan Loss Allowance Methodology and Documentation Issues,” which requires adequate documentation to support the allowance for loan losses estimate. For further information about the Company’s loans and the allowance for loan losses, see Notes 3 and 4.

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

 

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The allowance for loan losses has two basic components: the specific allowance and the general allowance. Both of these components are determined based upon estimates that can and do change when the actual events occur. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of the sum of the specific allowance and the general allowance.

The specific allowance is used to individually allocate an allowance for larger balance, commercial, non-homogeneous loans. The specific allowance uses various techniques to arrive at an estimate of loss. First, analysis of the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record; the prospects for support from financial guarantors; and the fair market value of collateral, net of selling costs, are used to estimate the probability and severity of inherent losses. Second, historical default rates and loss severities, internal risk ratings, industry and market conditions and trends, and other environmental factors are considered. The use of these values is inherently subjective and actual losses could differ from the estimates.

The general allowance is used for estimating the loss on pools of smaller-balance, homogeneous loans including residential mortgage loans, installment loans, other consumer loans and outstanding loan commitments. This formula is also used for the remaining pool of larger balance, non-homogeneous loans, which were not allocated a specific allowance upon impairment review. The general allowance begins with estimates of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to, analysis of loss experience over a three-year period, economic conditions, asset quality and collateral value. The general allowance uses a historical loss view as an indicator of future losses. As a result, even though this history is regularly updated with the most recent information, it could differ from the loss incurred in the future.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value (net of selling costs), and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair market value of the collateral, net of selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent. The Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Premises and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives ranging from three years to forty years; leasehold improvements are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement, whichever is less. Software is amortized over its estimated useful life ranging from three to seven years. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on the straight-line method.

Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of replacing structural parts of major units are considered individually and are expensed or capitalized as the facts dictate. Gains and losses on routine dispositions are reflected in current operations.

Foreclosed Assets

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from foreclosed assets. The Company had $377 thousand in foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2007 and none at December 31, 2006.

Transfers of Financial Assets

Transfers of financial assets, including loan participations, are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before maturity.

 

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Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as additional income taxes in the statement of income.

Trust and Asset Management Department

Securities and other property held by the Trust and Asset Management Department in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not assets of the Company and are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. There are no potential common shares that would have a dilutive effect. Earnings per share for prior periods has been restated to give retroactive effect of the Company’s two-for-one stock split declared March 16, 2005. The stock split was payable on April 29, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2005. Shares not committed to be released under the Company’s leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) are not considered to be outstanding. See Note 11 for further information on the Company’s ESOP. The average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share were 2,906,431, 2,916,958 and 2,923,404 at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Advertising Costs

The Company follows the policy of charging the production costs of advertising to expense as incurred. Total advertising expense incurred for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $344 thousand, $339 thousand and $290 thousand, respectively.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current year presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those years. The FASB has approved a one-year deferral for the implementation of the Statement for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)” (SFAS 158). This Statement requires that employers measure plan assets and obligations as of the balance sheet date. This requirement is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The other provisions of SFAS 158 were implemented by the Company as of December 31, 2006. The Company does not expect the implementation of the measurement date provisions of SFAS 158 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (SFAS 159). This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective of this Statement is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option may be applied instrument by instrument and is irrevocable. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, with early adoption available in certain circumstances. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (SFAS 141(R)). The Standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions. SFAS 141(R) establishes principles for how an acquirer recognizes and measures the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for acquisition dates on or after the beginning of an entity’s first year that begins after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 141(R) to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160). The Standard will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of noncontrolling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited. The Company does not expect the implementation of SFAS 160 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements.” This consensus concludes that for a split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of this Issue, an employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or APB Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. The consensus is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with early application permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that EITF 06-4 will have on its consolidated financial statements when implemented.

In November 2006, the EITF issued “Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (EITF 06-10). In this Issue, a consensus was reached that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either SFAS 106 or APB Opinion No. 12, as appropriate, if the employer has agreed to maintain a life insurance policy during the employee’s retirement or provide the employee with a death benefit based on the substantive agreement with the employee. A consensus also was reached that an employer should recognize and measure an asset based on the nature and substance of the collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement. The consensuses are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early application permitted. The Company does not expect the implementation of EITF 06-10 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 158-1, “Conforming Amendments to the Illustrations in FASB Statements No. 87, No. 88 and No. 106 and to the Related Staff Implementation Guides.” This FSP provides conforming amendments to the illustrations in SFAS 87, 88, and 106 and to related staff implementation guides as a result of the issuance of SFAS 158. The conforming amendments made by this FSP are effective as of the effective dates of SFAS 158. The unaffected guidance that this FSP codifies into SFAS 87, 88, and 106 does not contain new requirements and therefore does not require a separate effective date or transition method. The Company does not expect the implementation of FSP No. FAS 158-1 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In November 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 109, “Written Loan Commitments Recorded at Fair Value Through Earnings” (SAB 109). SAB 109 expresses the current view of the staff that the expected net future cash flows related to the associated servicing of the loan should be included in the measurement of all written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through earnings. SEC registrants are expected to apply the views in Question 1 of SAB 109 on a prospective basis to derivative loan commitments issued or modified in fiscal quarters beginning after December 15, 2007. The Company does not expect the implementation of SAB 109 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 2. Securities

The Company invests in U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, corporate equity securities and restricted securities. Restricted securities include required equity investments in certain correspondent banks which have no readily determinable market value. Amortized costs and fair values of securities available for sale at December 31, 2007 and 2006, were as follows:

 

     2007
   (in thousands)
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

   $ 40,348    $ 277    $ (168 )   $ 40,457

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     13,334      125      (36 )     13,423

Corporate equity securities

     13      224      —         237

Restricted securities

     3,386      —        —         3,386
                            
   $ 57,081    $ 626    $ (204 )   $ 57,503
                            

 

     2006
   (in thousands)
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
    Fair
Value

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

   $ 47,076    $ 6    $ (653 )   $ 46,429

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     10,273      123      (30 )     10,366

Corporate equity securities

     10      143      —         153

Restricted securities

     3,392      —        —         3,392
                            
   $ 60,751    $ 272    $ (683 )   $ 60,340
                            

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, investments in an unrealized loss position that are temporarily impaired were as follows:

 

     2007  
   (in thousands)  
   Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
 

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

   $ —      $ —       $ 12,206    $ (168 )   $ 12,206    $ (168 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,575      (21 )     1,544      (15 )     3,119      (36 )
                                             
   $ 1,575    $ (21 )   $ 13,750    $ (183 )   $ 15,325    $ (204 )
                                             

 

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     2006  
   (in thousands)  
   Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
    Fair
Value
   Unrealized
(Loss)
 

U.S. agency and mortgage-backed securities

   $ 15,340    $ (48 )   $ 29,488    $ (605 )   $ 44,828    $ (653 )

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

     1,142      (5 )     1,618      (25 )     2,760      (30 )
                                             
   $ 16,482    $ (53 )   $ 31,106    $ (630 )   $ 47,588    $ (683 )
                                             

The tables above provide information about securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve consecutive months and securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for twelve consecutive months or more. All of the securities with unrealized losses are considered temporarily impaired and are a result of interest rate factors. These securities have not suffered credit deterioration and the Company has the ability to hold these issues until maturity. At December 31, 2007, there were twelve agency and mortgage-backed securities and nine obligations of state and political subdivisions in an unrealized loss position. Ninety-seven percent of the Company’s investment portfolio had AAA credit ratings with a weighted-average repricing term of 4.0 years at December 31, 2007.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale at December 31, 2007 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Corporate equity securities and restricted securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary because they do not have a stated maturity date.

 

     (in thousands)
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value

Due within one year

   $ —      $ —  

Due after one year through five years

     6,517      6,600

Due after five years through ten years

     12,208      12,294

Due after ten years

     34,957      34,986

Corporate equity securities

     13      237

Restricted securities

     3,386      3,386
             
   $ 57,081    $ 57,503
             

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale during 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $11.7 million, $4.4 million and $13.8 million, respectively. Gross gains of $4 thousand and $3 thousand were realized on those sales during 2007 and 2006, respectively. Gross losses of $107 thousand and $140 thousand were realized on those sales during 2007 and 2005, respectively.

Securities having a book value of $47.3 million and $52.6 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required by law.

Note 3. Loans

Loans at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

     (in thousands)
   2007    2006

Mortgage loans on real estate:

     

Construction

   $ 73,478    $ 60,913

Secured by farm land

     1,789      2,507

Secured by 1-4 family residential

     106,378      112,323

Other real estate loans

     192,616      168,754

Loans to farmers (except those secured by real estate)

     2,144      2,150

Commercial and industrial loans (except those secured by real estate)

     53,028      50,854

Consumer loans

     18,363      24,423

Deposit overdrafts

     415      232

All other loans

     1,376      4,973
             

Total loans

   $ 449,587    $ 427,129

Allowance for loan losses

     4,207      3,978
             

Loans, net

   $ 445,380    $ 423,151
             

 

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The Company has a credit concentration in mortgage loans on real estate. These loans totaled $374.3 million, or 84.0% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, and $344.5 million, or 81.4% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Although the Company believes that its underwriting standards are generally conservative, the ability of its borrowers to meet their mortgage obligations is dependent upon local economic conditions. Construction loans totaled $73.5 million and $60.9 million, or 16.5% and 14.4% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses, at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company has a concentration of credit risk within the loan portfolio involving loans secured by hotels. This concentration totaled $43.4 million at December 31, 2007, representing 114.7% of total equity and 9.7% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2006, this concentration totaled $28.9 million representing 88.6% of total equity and 6.8% of loans, net of the allowance for loan losses. These loans are included in other real estate loans in the above table. The Company experienced no loan losses related to this identified risk during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

Note 4. Allowance for Loan Losses

Transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:

 

     (in thousands)  
   2007     2006     2005  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 3,978     $ 3,528     $ 2,877  

Provision charged to operating expense

     398       378       838  

Loan recoveries

     213       320       234  

Loan charge-offs

     (382 )     (248 )     (421 )
                        

Balance at end of year

   $ 4,207     $ 3,978     $ 3,528  
                        

Information about impaired loans as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:

 

     (in thousands)
   2007    2006

Impaired loans for which an allowance has been provided

   $ 120    $ 49

Impaired loans for which no allowance has been provided

     3,229      —  
             

Total impaired loans

   $ 3,349    $ 49
             

Allowance provided for impaired loans included in the allowance for loan losses

   $ 12    $ 25
             

Average balance in impaired loans

   $ 952    $ 59
             

Nonaccrual loans excluded from impaired loan disclosure under SFAS 114 amounted to $78 thousand, $161 thousand and $153 thousand at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. If interest on these loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $6 thousand, $22 thousand and $19 thousand for 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Loans past due greater than ninety days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 totaled $1.5 million, $511 thousand and $487 thousand, respectively.

Note 5. Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are summarized as follows at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 

     (in thousands)
   2007    2006

Land

   $ 4,329    $ 4,001

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     11,730      10,995

Furniture and equipment

     8,121      7,444

Construction in process

     2,398      1,236
             
   $ 26,578    $ 23,676

Less accumulated depreciation

     7,173      6,073
             
   $ 19,405    $ 17,603
             

Depreciation expense included in operating expenses for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $798 thousand, respectively.

 

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Note 6. Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits, in denominations of $100 thousand or more, was $77.6 million and $85.7 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. At December 31, 2007, the Bank had one deposit relationship that exceeded 5% of total deposits. This relationship is for a public depositor which required the Bank to pledge collateral.

At December 31, 2007, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were as follows:

 

     (in thousands)

2008

   $ 155,711

2009

     14,147

2010

     10,120

2011

     4,907

2012

     4,107
      
   $ 188,992
      

Note 7. Other Borrowings

The Bank had unused lines of credit totaling $80.8 million and $76.6 million available with non-affiliated banks at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. These amounts primarily consist of a blanket floating lien agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta in which the Bank can borrow up to 19% of its assets.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Bank had borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank system totaling $40.0 million and $45.0 million, respectively, which mature through March 29, 2010. The interest rate on these borrowings ranged from 4.88% to 5.52% and the weighted average rate was 5.25% at December 31, 2007. The Bank had collateral pledged on these borrowings at December 31, 2007 including real estate loans totaling $36.5 million and Federal Home Loan Bank stock with a book value of $2.8 million.

At December 31, 2007, the Bank had a $185 thousand note payable, secured by a deed of trust, for land purchased to construct a banking office, which requires monthly payments of $2 thousand, and matures January 3, 2016. The fixed interest rate on this loan is 4.00%.

At December 31, 2007, the Company had a $379 thousand unsecured note payable, which requires monthly payments of $11 thousand and matures September 12, 2011. The fixed interest rate on this loan is 7.35%.

The contractual maturities of other borrowings at December 31, 2007 were as follows:

 

     (in thousands)

2008

   $ 20,127

2009

     10,136

2010

     10,146

2011

     56

2012

     23

Later years

     76
      
   $ 40,564
      

Note 8. Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Capital Securities

On March 11, 2003, First National (VA) Statutory Trust I (Trust I), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities, commonly known as trust preferred securities. On March 26, 2003, $3.0 million of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at December 31, 2007 was 8.01%. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of March 26, 2033, and are subject to varying call provisions beginning March 26, 2008. The principal asset of Trust I is $3.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with maturities and interest rates comparable to the trust preferred securities. The Trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. On January 28, 2008, the Company notified the Trustee of Trust I that they intended to redeem the securities in whole on March 26, 2008. The Company anticipates remaining well-capitalized on the redemption date and for the remainder of 2008.

 

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On June 8, 2004, First National (VA) Statutory Trust II (Trust II), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities. On June 17, 2004, $5.0 million of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The interest rate at December 31, 2007 was 7.59%. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of June 17, 2034, and are subject to varying call provisions beginning June 17, 2009. The principal asset of Trust II is $5.2 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with maturities and interest rates comparable to the trust preferred securities. The Trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

On July 24, 2006, First National (VA) Statutory Trust III (Trust III), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was formed for the purpose of issuing redeemable capital securities. On July 31, 2006, $4.0 million of trust preferred securities were issued through a pooled underwriting. The securities have a fixed rate of interest of 7.26% until July 31, 2011. The securities then have a LIBOR-indexed floating rate of interest. The securities have a mandatory redemption date of October 1, 2036, and are subject to varying call provisions beginning October 1, 2011. The principal asset of Trust III is $4.1 million of the Company’s junior subordinated debt securities with maturities and interest rates comparable to the trust preferred securities. The Trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

While these securities are debt obligations of the Company, they are included in capital for regulatory capital ratio calculations. Under present regulations, the trust preferred securities may be included in Tier 1 capital for regulatory capital adequacy purposes as long as their amount does not exceed 25% of Tier 1 capital, including total trust preferred securities. The portion of the trust preferred securities not considered as Tier 1 capital, if any, may be included in Tier 2 capital. At December 31, 2007, the total amount of trust preferred securities issued by the Trusts was included in the Company’s Tier 1 capital.

Note 9. Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the state of Virginia. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2004.

The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on January 1, 2007 with no impact on the financial statements.

Net deferred tax assets consisted of the following components at December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 

     (in thousands)
   2007    2006

Deferred Tax Assets

     

Allowance for loan losses

   $ 1,326    $ 1,219

Interest on nonaccrual loans

     11      13

Securities available for sale

     —        139

Unfunded pension liability

     235      437

Accrued bonus

     111      —  

Other

     6      —  
             
   $ 1,689    $ 1,808
             

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     

Depreciation

     585      549

Prepaid pension

     208      254

Securities available for sale

     144      —  

Discount accretion

     9      8

Loan origination costs, net

     56      59

Other

     50      77
             
   $ 1,052    $ 947
             

Net deferred tax assets

   $ 637    $ 861
             

 

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The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 consisted of the following:

 

     (in thousands)  
   2007     2006    2005  

Current tax expense

   $ 3,002     $ 2,725    $ 2,775  

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

     (261 )     41      (238 )
                       
   $ 2,741     $ 2,766    $ 2,537  
                       

The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, due to the following:

 

     (in thousands)  
   2007     2006     2005  

Computed tax expense at statutory federal rate

   $ 2,886     $ 2,912     $ 2,695  

Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:

      

Tax-exempt interest and dividend income

     (161 )     (153 )     (169 )

Other

     16       7       11  
                        
   $ 2,741     $ 2,766     $ 2,537  
                        

Note 10. Funds Restrictions and Reserve Balance

Transfers of funds from the banking subsidiary to the parent company in the form of loans, advances and cash dividends are restricted by federal and state regulatory authorities. At December 31, 2007, the aggregate amount of unrestricted funds which could be transferred from the banking subsidiary to the parent Company, without prior regulatory approval, totaled $12.8 million.

The Bank must maintain a reserve against its deposits in accordance with Regulation D of the Federal Reserve Act. For the final weekly reporting period in the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the aggregate amounts of daily average required balances were approximately $2.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Note 11. Benefit Plans

Pension Plan

The Bank has a noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan for all full-time employees over 21 years of age with at least one year of credited service. Benefits are generally based upon years of service and average compensation for the five highest-paid consecutive years of service. The Bank’s funding practice has been to make at least the minimum required annual contribution permitted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the plan benefit obligation and the fair value of assets for the periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, computed as of October 1 of each respective year.

 

     (in thousands)  
   2007     2006  

Change in Benefit Obligation

    

Benefit obligation, beginning of year

   $ 4,424     $ 4,172  

Service cost

     279       237  

Interest cost

     265       240  

Actuarial (gain)

     (414 )     (142 )

Benefits paid

     (282 )     (83 )
                

Benefit obligation, end of year

   $ 4,272     $ 4,424  
                

 

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Changes in Plan Assets

    

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

   $ 3,886     $ 2,887  

Actual return on plan assets

     393       206  

Employer contributions

     195       876  

Benefits paid

     (282 )     (83 )
                

Fair value of assets, end of year

   $ 4,192     $ 3,886  
                

Funded Status, end of year

   $ (80 )   $ (538 )
                

Amount Recognized in Other Liabilities

   $ (80 )   $ (538 )
                

Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax

    

Net loss

   $ 693     $ 1,290  

Prior service cost

     16       20  

Net obligation at transition

     (16 )     (23 )

Deferred income tax benefit

     (235 )     (437 )
                

Amount recognized

   $ 458     $ 850  
                

Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation

    

Discount rate used for disclosure

     6.25 %     6.00 %

Expected return on plan assets

     8.50 %     8.50 %

Rate of compensation increase

     5.00 %     5.00 %

 

     (in thousands)  
   2007     2006     2005  

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

      

Service cost

   $ 279     $ 237     $ 195  

Interest cost

     265       240       221  

Expected return on plan assets

     (255 )     (231 )     (196 )

Amortization of prior service cost

     4       3       3  

Amortization of net obligation at transition

     (7 )     (6 )     (6 )

Recognized net actuarial loss

     42       52       51  
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 329     $ 295     $ 268  
                        

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

      

Net (gain) loss

   $ (597 )   $ 1,290       N/A  

Prior service cost

     —         20       N/A  

Amortization of prior service cost

     (3 )     —         N/A  

Net obligation at transition

     —         (23 )     N/A  

Amortization of net obligation at transition

     6       —         N/A  
                  

Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ (594 )   $ 1,287       N/A  
                  

Total Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

   $ (265 )   $ 1,582     $ 268  
                        

Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost

      

Discount rate

     6.00 %     5.75 %     6.00 %

Expected return on plan assets

     8.50 %     8.50 %     8.50 %

Rate of compensation increase

     5.00 %     5.00 %     5.00 %

 

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The plan sponsor selects the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption in consultation with their investment advisors and actuary. This rate is intended to reflect the average rate of earnings expected to be earned on the funds invested or to be invested to provide plan benefits. Historical performance is reviewed, especially with respect to real rates of return (net of inflation), for the major asset classes held or anticipated to be held by the trust, and for the trust itself. Undue weight is not given to recent experience, which may not continue over the measurement period, with higher significance placed on current forecasts of future long-term economic conditions.

Because assets are held in a qualified trust, anticipated returns are not reduced for taxes. Further, solely for this purpose, the plan is assumed to continue in force and not terminate during the period during which assets are invested. However, consideration is given to the potential impact of current and future investment policy, cash flow into and out of the trust, and expenses (both investment and non-investment) typically paid from plan assets (to the extent such expenses are not explicitly estimated within periodic cost).

The pension plan’s weighted-average asset allocations at the end of the plan year for 2007 and 2006, by asset category were as follows:

 

     2007     2006  

Asset Category

    

Mutual funds - fixed income

   34 %   40 %

Mutual funds - equity

   61 %   47 %

Other

   5 %   13 %
            

Total

   100 %   100 %
            

The trust fund is sufficiently diversified to maintain a reasonable level of risk without imprudently sacrificing return, with a targeted asset allocation of 40% fixed income and 60% equities. The Investment Manager selects investment fund managers with demonstrated experience and expertise, and funds with demonstrated historical performance for the implementation of the plan’s investment strategy. The investment manager will consider both actively and passively managed investment strategies and will allocate funds across the asset classes to develop an efficient investment structure.

It is the responsibility of the trustee to administer the investments of the trust within reasonable costs, being careful to avoid sacrificing quality. These costs include, but are not limited to, management and custodial fees, consulting fees, transaction costs and other administrative costs chargeable to the trust.

The Company made cash contributions of $195 thousand and $876 thousand for the 2007 and 2006 plan years, respectively, and expects to contribute $228 thousand for the 2008 plan year. The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $2.3 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, were as follows at December 31, 2007:

 

     (in thousands)

2008

   $ 19

2009

     26

2010

     25

2011

     25

2012

     30

Years 2013-2017

     385

401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for all eligible employees. Participating employees may elect to contribute up to the maximum percentage allowed by the Internal Revenue Service, as defined in the plan. The Company makes matching contributions up to the first three percent of an employee’s compensation contributed to the Plan. The amount that the Company matches is contributed for the benefit of the respective employee to the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). All employees who work at least one thousand hours per year and are age nineteen or older are eligible. Employee contributions vest immediately. Employer matching contributions vest after three plan service years with the Company. The Company has the discretion to make a profit sharing contribution to the Plan each year based on overall performance, profitability, and other economic factors. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, expense attributable to the Plan amounted to $164 thousand, $162 thousand and $98 thousand, respectively.

 

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan

On January 1, 2000, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan. The ESOP provides an opportunity for the Company to award shares of First National Corporation stock to employees at its discretion. Employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP effective immediately upon beginning service with the Company. Participants become 100% vested after three years of credited service. In addition to the 401(k) matching contributions made by the Company to the ESOP, the Board of Directors may make discretionary contributions, within certain limitations prescribed by federal tax regulations.

The ESOP operates as a leveraged ESOP. The ESOP’s debt was incurred when the Company loaned the ESOP $570 thousand from the proceeds the Company received from its bank note payable. The ESOP shares initially were pledged as collateral for its debt. As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral and allocated to employees, based on the proportion of debt service paid in the year. The shares are deducted from shareholders’ equity as unearned ESOP shares in the accompanying balance sheets. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for EPS computations. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unallocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest.

There was no compensation expense for the ESOP for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2005. Compensation expense for the ESOP was $3 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Shares of the Company held by the ESOP at December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, are as follows:

 

     2007    2006    2005

Allocated shares

     31,536      25,730      24,654

Unreleased shares

     14,093      20,309      —  
                    

Total ESOP shares

     45,629      46,039      24,654
                    

Fair value of unreleased shares (in thousands)

   $ 317    $ 548    $ —  
                    

Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan

On January 6, 1999, the Bank adopted a Director Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan. This Plan provides life insurance coverage to insurable directors of the Bank. The Bank owns the policies and is entitled to all values and proceeds. The Plan provides retirement benefits and the payment of benefits at the death of the insured director. The amount of benefits will be determined by the performance of the policies over the director’s life.

Note 12. Commitments and Unfunded Credits

The Company, through its banking subsidiary is a party to credit related financial instruments with risk not reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments. The Bank follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:

 

     (in thousands)
   2007    2006

Commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments under lines of credit

   $ 70,233    $ 68,712

Stand-by letters of credit

     7,150      6,959

Rate lock commitments

     673      2,240

 

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Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The commitments for lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon. Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Bank, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers. These lines of credit are collateralized as deemed necessary and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Bank is committed.

Commercial and standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. Essentially all letters of credit issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral supporting those commitments if deemed necessary.

At December 31, 2007, the Bank had entered into locked-rate commitments to originate mortgage loans amounting to $673 thousand and had loans held for sale of $270 thousand. Risks arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.

The Bank has cash accounts in other commercial banks. The amount on deposit at these banks at December 31, 2007 exceeded the insurance limits of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation by $51 thousand.

Note 13. Stock Split

On March 16, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company’s common stock, including authorized and unissued shares. The stock split was payable on April 29, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2005. As a result of the stock split, the Company had 8,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, at a par value of $1.25 per share, and 2,924,124 shares outstanding at April 29, 2005. Subsequent to the stock split, the Company purchased and retired 1,264 shares of its common stock, resulting in 2,922,860 shares outstanding at December 31, 2005. Prior period financial information has been restated to reflect the stock split, as appropriate.

Note 14. Transactions with Related Parties

During the year, executive officers and directors (and companies controlled by them) were customers of and had transactions with the Company in the normal course of business. These transactions were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for other customers.

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, these loans totaled $8.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively. During 2007, total principal additions were $5.4 million and total principal payments were $4.3 million.

Deposits from related parties held by the Bank at December 31, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $3.1 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Note 15. Lease Commitments

The Company was obligated under noncancelable leases for banking premises. Total rental expense for operating leases for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $74 thousand, $71 thousand and $76 thousand, respectively. Minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases with terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2007 were as follows:

 

     (in thousands)
   Operating
Leases

2008

   $ 47

2009

     24

2010

     15

2011

     15

2012

     15

2013 and thereafter

     35
      

Total minimum payments

   $ 151
      

 

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Note 16. Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The Company has in effect a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) which provides an automatic conversion of dividends into common stock for enrolled shareholders. Stock is purchased on the open market on each dividend payable date.

Shares of common stock can be issued by the Company or purchased in the open market for the additional shares required for the DRIP. The Company purchased 7,885, 6,471 and 6,051 shares on the open market for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Note 17. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Interest Rate Risk

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. SFAS 107 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments approximate fair values.

Securities

For securities available for sale and held for investment purposes, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.

Loans Held for Sale

Fair values of mortgage loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market prices.

Loans

For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (e.g., one-to-four family residential), credit card loans, and other consumer loans are based on quoted market prices of similar loans sold in conjunction with securitization transactions, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. Fair values for other loans (e.g., commercial real estate and investment property mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Fair values for nonperforming loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Deposit Liabilities

The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Accrued Interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

 

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Borrowings

The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings maturing within ninety days approximate their fair values. Fair values of all other borrowings are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Commitments and Unfunded Credits

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.

The fair value of stand-by letters of credit is based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, fair value of loan commitments and standby letters of credit was immaterial.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:

 

     (in thousands)
     2007    2006
     Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
   Fair
Value

Financial Assets

           

Cash and short-term investments

   $ 12,909    $ 12,909    $ 12,127    $ 12,127

Federal funds sold

     —        —        8,430      8,430

Securities

     57,503      57,503      60,340      60,340

Loans, net

     445,380      437,738      423,151      415,567

Loans held for sale

     270      265      105      105

Accrued interest receivable

     2,227      2,227      2,038      2,038

Financial Liabilities

           

Deposits

   $ 445,142    $ 445,232    $ 435,044    $ 436,401

Federal funds purchased

     3,409      3,409      —        —  

Other borrowings

     40,564      40,634      45,750      45,785

Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     12,372      12,378      12,372      12,811

Accrued interest payable

     1,212      1,212      1,134      1,134

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and deposits and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.

Note 18. Regulatory Matters

The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s and the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

 

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Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total (as defined in the regulations) and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes, as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.

As of December 31, 2007, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve Bank categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are also presented in the following table.

 

    

(amounts in thousands)

 
     Actual     Minimum
Capital
Requirement
    Minimum To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio     Amount    Ratio  

December 31, 2007:

               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

Company

   $ 54,922    11.80 %   $ 37,250    8.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 54,136    11.64 %   $ 37,196    8.00 %   $ 46,496    10.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

Company

   $ 50,715    10.89 %   $ 18,625    4.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 49,929    10.74 %   $ 18,598    4.00 %   $ 27,897    6.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):

               

Company

   $ 50,715    9.53 %   $ 21,288    4.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 49,929    9.40 %   $ 21,257    4.00 %   $ 26,571    5.00 %

December 31, 2006:

               

Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

Company

   $ 49,747    11.34 %   $ 35,101    8.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 49,585    11.32 %   $ 35,042    8.00 %   $ 43,802    10.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets):

               

Company

   $ 45,769    10.43 %   $ 17,551    4.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 45,607    10.41 %   $ 17,521    4.00 %   $ 26,281    6.00 %

Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets):

               

Company

   $ 45,769    8.76 %   $ 20,908    4.00 %     N/A    N/A  

Bank

   $ 45,607    8.73 %   $ 20,885    4.00 %   $ 26,107    5.00 %

 

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Note 19. Parent Company Only Financial Statements

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Parent Company Only)

Balance Sheets

December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

(in thousands)

       
     2007     2006  

Assets

    

Cash

   $ 84     $ 39  

Investment in subsidiaries, at cost, plus undistributed net income

     49,677       44,474  

Other assets

     947       1,030  
                

Total assets

   $ 50,708     $ 45,543  
                

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

Deferred income tax liability

   $ 76     $ 49  

Note payable

     379       546  

Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities

     12,372       12,372  

Other liabilities

     22       21  
                

Total liabilities

   $ 12,849     $ 12,988  
                

Common stock

   $ 3,653     $ 3,653  

Surplus

     1,453       1,465  

Retained earnings, which are substantially undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     33,311       29,104  

Unearned ESOP shares

     (379 )     (546 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     (179 )     (1,121 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 37,859     $ 32,555  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 50,708     $ 45,543  
                

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Parent Company Only)

Statements of Income

Three Years Ended December 31, 2007

 

(in thousands)

     
     2007    2006    2005

Income

        

Dividends from subsidiary

   $ 2,200    $ 2,000    $ 1,700

Other

     3      26      4
                    
   $ 2,203    $ 2,026    $ 1,704
                    

Expense

        

Interest expense

   $ 956    $ 764    $ 495

Stationery and supplies

     27      27      27

Legal and professional fees

     42      35      22

Other

     141      64      70
                    

Total expense

   $ 1,166    $ 890    $ 614
                    

Income before allocated tax benefits and undistributed income of subsidiary

   $ 1,037    $ 1,136    $ 1,090

Allocated income tax benefits

     395      294      207
                    

Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

   $ 1,432    $ 1,430    $ 1,297

Equity in undistributed income of subsidiary

     4,315      4,368      4,092
                    

Net income

   $ 5,747    $ 5,798    $ 5,389
                    

 

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FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Parent Company Only)

Statements of Cash Flows

Three Years Ended December 31, 2007

 

(in thousands)

       
     2007     2006     2005  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

      

Net income

   $ 5,747     $ 5,798     $ 5,389  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries

     (4,315 )     (4,368 )     (4,092 )

Compensation expense for ESOP shares allocated

     167       24       —    

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     165       (173 )     (24 )

Increase in other liabilities

     —         4       35  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 1,764     $ 1,285     $ 1,308  
                        

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

      

Proceeds from issuance of company obligated

mandatorily redeemable capital securities

   $ —       $ 4,124     $ —    

Distribution of capital to subsidiary

     —         (4,000 )     —    

Proceeds from other borrowings

     —         570       —    

Principal payments on other borrowings

     (167 )     (24 )     —    

Cash dividends paid

     (1,540 )     (1,429 )     (1,315 )

Shares issued to leveraged ESOP

     (12 )     (570 )     —    

Acquisition of common stock

     —         —         (28 )
                        

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (1,719 )   $ (1,329 )   $ (1,343 )
                        

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 45     $ (44 )   $ (35 )

Cash and Cash Equivalents

      

Beginning

     39       83       118  
                        

Ending

   $ 84     $ 39     $ 83  
                        

 

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2007 pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2007, the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner and (2) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Refer to Item 8 of this report for the “Management’s Report on the Effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.”

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of it that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information required by this Item is set forth under the headings “Election of Directors – Nominees,” “Executive Officers Who Are Not Directors,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Code of Conduct and Ethics,” “Committees” and “Director Selection Process” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”), which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

Information required by this Item is set forth under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information required by this Item is set forth under the heading “Stock Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers” and “Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company does not have any compensation plans or other arrangements under which equity securities are authorized for issuance.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information required by this Item is set forth under the headings “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Director Independence” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Information required by this Item is set forth under the headings “Auditor Fees and Services” and “Policy for Approval of Audit and Permitted Non-Audit Services” in the Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

  (a)   (1)   The response to this portion of Item 15 is included in Item 8 above.
    (2)   The response to this portion of Item 15 is included in Item 8 above.
    (3)   The following documents are attached hereto or incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits:
        3.1    Articles of Incorporation, as restated in electronic format only as of March 30, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2005).
        3.2    Bylaws, as restated in electronic format only as of February 6, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2008).
        4.1    Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Company’s Form 10 filed with SEC on May 2, 1994).
      10.1    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Harry S. Smith (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
      10.2    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and J. Andrew Hershey (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007).
      10.3    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Dennis A. Dysart (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007).
      10.4    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and M. Shane Bell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
      10.5    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Marshall J. Beverley, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the year ended June 30, 2007).
      14.1    Code of Conduct and Ethics (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 25, 2005).
      21.1    Subsidiaries of the Company.
      23.1    Consent of Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
      31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Section 302 Certification.
      31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Section 302 Certification.
      32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
      32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  (b)  

Exhibits

See Item 15(a)(3) above.

  (c)  

Financial Statement Schedules

See Item 15(a)(2) above.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Harry S. Smith

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

(on behalf of the registrant and as principal executive officer)

Date: March 28, 2008

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

/s/ Harry S. Smith

    Date: March 31, 2008
President & Chief Executive Officer Director    
(principal executive officer)    

/s/ M. Shane Bell

    Date: March 31, 2008
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer    
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)    

/s/ Douglas C. Arthur

    Date: March 31, 2008
Chairman of the Board of Directors    

/s/ Byron A. Brill

    Date: March 31, 2008
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors    

/s/ Elizabeth H. Cottrell

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ Dr. James A. Davis

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ Christopher E. French

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ John K. Marlow

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ W. Allen Nicholls

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ Henry L. Shirkey

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ Gerald J. Smith, Jr.

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

/s/ James R. Wilkins, III

    Date: March 31, 2008
Director    

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number

  

Document

  3.1    Articles of Incorporation, as restated in electronic format only as of March 30, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2005).
  3.2    Bylaws, as restated in electronic format only as of February 6, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 8, 2008).
  4.1    Specimen of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Company’s Form 10 filed with SEC on May 2, 1994).
10.1    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Harry S. Smith (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
10.2    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and J. Andrew Hershey (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007).
10.3    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Dennis A. Dysart (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007).
10.4    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and M. Shane Bell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
10.5    Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2007, between the Company and Marshall J. Beverley, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
14.1    Code of Conduct and Ethics (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 25, 2005).
21.1    Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1    Consent of Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C.
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Section 302 Certification.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Section 302 Certification.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

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