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Commercial National Reports March 31, 2024 Result

LATROBE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2024 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF)(Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company earned $527,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter 2024 compared to $845,000 (or $0.30 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter of 2023.

Year-end 2023 market expectation for timely and extensive Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy easing, which would materially benefit the Company's overall financial condition and performance, has diminished thus far in 2024. Undistributed earnings at first quarter-end 2024 were $786,000 which, subject to regional Federal Reserve Bank non-objection, provides as needed carryover capacity to augment 2024 dividend declarations. Tier one risk-based, total risk-based, leverage and common equity tier one capital ratios at March 31, 2024 were 24.32%, 24.80%, 13.78% and 24.32% respectively. Tier one capital was $57,363,000 and total risk-based capital was $58,482,000 while book capital reflected a temporary after-tax accumulated other comprehensive loss stemming from net unrealized securities available-for-sale market value depreciation. As with many other insured depository institutions nation-wide, the Company's securities portfolio has been adversely impacted by generationally elevated interest rates. The Company's first quarter-end 2024 asset quality remained exceptionally strong as evidenced by no loan delinquencies, no non-accrual loans and no other real estate owned. Fully insured well diversified core deposits comprised 84.5% of total deposits at first quarter-end 2024 which favorably compares to national banking industry metrics. Overhead costs in 2024 reflect optimum staffing to sustain operational continuity in the community branch banking office network along with area specific sales team focus.

Direct and beneficial ownership by executive officers and directors of the Company's outstanding shares totaled 467,957 shares, or 16.36% on March 31, 2024.

As disclosed each year in the Annual Report to Shareholders, on March 31, 2024, the Company employed 82 people in full-time and part-time positions. Thirty four (34) employees are represented by the United Auto Workers, Local 1799. Of that bargaining unit total, thirty one (31) employees are full-time and there are three (3) part-time employees. The Company has had unionized employees since 1972. In November 2023, the agreement between the Company and the bargaining unit was negotiated and subsequently ratified by the bargaining unit with an effective date of February 15, 2024. The labor agreement will expire in February 2029. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Labor Relations Board both afford protection to the organized status of pre-existing collective bargaining units. The Company has been advised that bargaining unit status limits the Company's strategic options relative to those of non-unionized insured depository institutions. The Company continues to consider this as a factor in its strategic and capital management decisions.

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The Company operates seven community banking facilities in Hempfield Township, Latrobe, Ligonier, Unity Township and West Newton, Pennsylvania and also maintains a commercial business development sales force throughout its entire market area. The Company operates an asset management and trust division of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Commercial Bank & Trust of PA also serves its customer base from an Internet banking site (www.cnbthebankonline.com) and an automated TouchTone Teller banking system.

Safe Harbor Statement

Forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical facts) in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "to," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on information currently available to the Company, and the Company assumes no obligation to update these statements as circumstances change. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, including changes in general economic and financial market conditions, unforeseen credit problems, and the Company's ability to execute its business plans. The actual results of future events could differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements herein.

COMMERCIAL NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

March 31,

December 31,

March 31,

2024

2023

2023

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks on demand

$

2,766

$

4,274

$

4,306

Interest bearing deposits with banks

1,830

1,172

1,068

Cash and Cash Equivalents

4,596

5,446

5,374


Securities available for sale

157,498

161,832

174,661

Restricted investments in bank stock

1,025

1,244

1,018


Loans

191,151

192,812

198,466

Allowance for credit losses

(1,120

)

(1,162

)

(1,535

)

Net loans

190,031

191,650

196,931


Premises and equipment

2,906

2,866

2,535

Accrued Interest receivable

2,521

2,199

2,672

Investment in life insurance

18,672

18,534

18,121

Other Assets

7,668

6,848

7,390


Total assets

$

384,917

$

390,619

$

408,702


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities

Deposits

Non-interest bearing

$

157,567

156,767

$

163,477

Interest bearing

169,758

170,508

187,481

Total deposits

327,325

327,275

350,958


Short-term borrowings

21,633

25,317

20,076

Other liabilities

1,783

1,891

1,561

Total liabilities

350,741

354,483

372,595


Shareholders' equity

Common stock, par value $2 per share;

10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,600,000

shares issued; 2,860,953 shares

outstanding in 2024 and 2023

7,200

7,200

7,200

Retained earnings

62,928

63,145

63,174

Accumulated other comprehensive income

(23,408

)

(21,665

)

(21,723

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 739,047 shares

in 2024 and 2023

(12,544

)

(12,544

)

(12,544

)

Total shareholders' equity

34,176

36,136

36,107


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

384,917

$

390,619

$

408,702

COMMERCIAL NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

March 31,

March 31,

2024

2023

INTEREST INCOME

Interest and fees on loans

$

2,058

$

2,054

Interest and dividends on securities:

Taxable

1,137

1,175

Exempt from federal income taxes

417

518

Other

42

30

Total Interest income

3,654

3,777


INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest on deposits

60

38

Interest on short-term borrowings

369

215

Total Interest expense

429

253


NET INTEREST INCOME

3,225

3,524

CREDIT FOR CREDIT LOSSES

(39

)

-


NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER

CREDIT FOR CREDIT LOSSES

3,264

3,524


OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Asset management and trust income

352

337

Service charges on deposit accounts

152

156

Net Security gains

3

-

Income from investment in life insurance

130

126

Other income

54

50

Total other operating income

691

669


OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Salaries and employee benefits

1,991

1,896

Net occupancy expense

231

214

Furniture and equipment

141

126

Pennsylvania shares tax

77

73

Legal and professional

131

126

FDIC Insurance

46

31

Other expenses

809

822

Total other operating expenses

3,426

3,288


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

529

905

Income tax expense

2

60


Net income

$

527

$

845


Average Shares Outstanding

2,860,953

2,860,953


Earnings Per Share

$

0.18

$

0.30

SOURCE: Commercial National Financial Corporation



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