BLACKSBURG, VA, APRIL 24, 2014: Today, National Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: NKSH) announced results for the first quarter of 2014. Net income was $4.40 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to $4.22 million at March 31, 2013. Basic net income per share was $0.63. The return on average assets for the first quarter was 1.61% and the return on average equity was 11.92% compared to 1.56% and 11.26%, respectively, for the first quarter of 2013. At March 31, 2014, the Company had total assets of $1.12 billion, an increase of 2.24% when compared to the end of the first quarter of 2013.
National Bankshares’ Chairman, President & CEO James G. Rakes commented, “We are pleased to report our strong first quarter results. While our results reflect some of the headwinds usually faced during the first quarter, our increase in total loans provided a positive beginning to 2014. We are focused on improving the fundamental performance of the National Bank by increasing market share, providing meaningful solutions to our customers and creating value for our shareholders.” Mr. Rakes went on to say, “We strongly feel that our commitment to customer service and to the communities in our market area reinforces National Bank as the local choice in banking."
National Bankshares, Inc., headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the parent company of National Bank of Blacksburg, which does business as National Bank, and of National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. National Bank is a community bank operating from 25 offices throughout Southwest Virginia. National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. is an investment and insurance subsidiary in the same trade area. The Company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “NKSH.” Additional information is available at
www.nationalbankshares.com.
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