YTD Core Revenue up 10% over 2016

NASDAQ Listing
HomeTown Bankshares Corporation listed with the NASDAQ Capital Markets under the trading symbol “HMTA” on October 12, 2016 when the stock price closed at $8.95. Since listing, the Company’s stock has received enhanced exposure, increased trading volume, and higher closing prices with a high of $11.25, an average close of $9.83, and most recent closing price of $10.75 as of August 2, 2017.

Continued Strong Loan and Core Deposit Growth

• Total assets grew 6% to $548 million at June 30, 2017
• Loans were $435 Million at June 30, 2017
  - Up $15.5 million or 8% on an annualized basis for the first half of 2017, and
  - Up $40.8 million or 10% since June 30, 2016
• Core Deposits were $433 Million at June 30, 2017
  - Increased $20.1 million or 10% annualized for the first half of 2017
  - Increased $49.8 million or 13% since June 30, 2016

Operating Performance Highlights

• Q2 core revenue of $6 million, up 10% or $588,000 over second quarter of 2016
• YTD core revenue of $11.7 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 10% over 2016
• Net Income of $434,000 for second quarter of 2017 vs. $224,000 for second quarter of 2016
• YTD Earnings of $1.2 million vs. $1.02 million in 2016
• EPS on a fully diluted basis of $0.08 for the second quarter of 2017 and $0.21 YTD vs. $0.00 and $0.11, respectively, in 2016

Credit Quality Remains Sound

• Non-performing assets improved to 1.19% of total assets at June 30, 2017 vs. 1.30% at June 30, 2016
• OREO balances improved $1.0 million or 27% thru the first six months of 2017 and $1.57 million or 36% since June 30, 2016
• Past due accruing loans amounted to .65% of total loans at June 30, 2017 vs. 0.24% at June 30, 2016
• Q2 net charge-offs amounted to 0.46% of average loans vs. 0.74% for second quarter of 2016; YTD net charge-offs thru June 30, 2017 were 0.22% vs. 0.38% for 2016
• Q2 nonaccrual loans amounted to 0.77% of total loans at June 30, 2017 vs. 0.57% of total loans at June 30, 2016

Well Capitalized with Solid Capital Ratios

• Common Equity Tier 1 Capital amounted to 11.4% at June 30, 2017
• Total Risk-Based Capital amounted to 12.2% at June 30, 2017
• Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital amounted to 11.4% at June 30, 2017
• Tier 1 Leverage Ratio for HomeTown Bank increased to 10.5% at June 30, 2017 vs. 10.6% at June 30, 2016

ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTown Bankshares Corporation, (NASDAQ:HMTA), the parent company of HomeTown Bank, reached $548 million in assets with strong growth in both loans and core deposits.  The Company reported net income of $434,000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 vs. $224,000 in net income for the comparative period in 2016.  Net Income for the first six months of 2017 was $1.2 million vs. $1.0 million for the first six months of 2016.  Earnings per share on a fully diluted basis were $0.08 for the second quarter of 2017 and $0.21 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2017 vs. $0.00 and $0.11 per share, respectively, for similar periods in 2016. 

Profitability, excluding non-recurring income, was higher in the second quarter of 2017 and the first six months of 2017 vs. 2016.  The increased profitability in 2017 was due to double digit growth in net interest income (11%) and non-interest income (25%) as well as a reduction ($343,000) in the provision for loan losses.  Non-interest expenses were higher due to continued reduction in the OREO portfolio ($380,000), higher professional fees, data processing costs and software expenses due to an increased customer base and a core upgrade.  The provision for loan losses and the OREO expenses were offset by a $173,000 non-recurring gain realized in the second quarter of 2017 while the tax expense was lower due to the additional tax expense ($240,000) incurred in the second quarter of 2016 from the expiration of stock options.

“During the second quarter and the first six months of 2017, we continued to experience strong balance sheet growth in both loans and core deposits that resulted in a solid increase in core revenues," said President and CEO Susan Still. "We realized solid gains in market share for another quarter in both loans and deposits while maintaining a sound loan portfolio and reducing our OREO portfolio by 27% during Q2 and 36% since the first half of 2016,” she said. 

Revenue
Total core revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was $11.7 million, up $1.1 million or 10% over 2016, which included $5.9 million in core revenues realized during the second quarter of 2017, 11% higher than 2016. Higher core revenues reflected increases in both net interest income and non-interest income and excludes gains on sales of investments and other non-recurring income during the first half of 2017. Growth in commercial lines and loans, commercial real estate loans, personal lines and loans, as well as in non-interest income from treasury and merchant services, title insurance, mortgage, brokerage, and credit card/interchange services contributed to the increase in total revenue.

Net Interest Income
Net interest income in the second quarter 2017 increased $415,000 or 10.5% to $4.4 million from the second quarter of 2016.  Net interest income was up $820,000 to $8.7 million or 10.5% for the first half of 2017 vs. $7.8 million over a comparable period in 2016.  Higher loan volume helped to offset lower interest rates on loans which resulted in higher net interest income, facilitated by a reduction in total interest expense for the first half of 2017.  Due to the continued growth in competitors in our market(s), our net interest margin experienced a 6-basis point year-over-year decline at June 30, 2017 from 3.55% for the first half of 2016 to 3.49% at June 30, 2017. 

Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased 25% to $831,000, net of securities gains and non-recurring income, in the second quarter 2017 while noninterest income of $1.5 million was realized for the first half of 2017, up 19% from $1.3 million realized for the second half of 2016. The primary increase for 2017 was strong growth in ATM and interchange income as well as mortgage income, title insurance fees, and merchant income.

Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense increased $938,000 in the second quarter of 2017 over the second quarter of 2016 due primarily to a loss of $380,000 on the sale of a foreclosed property, contributing to a 27% or $1.0 million reduction in the OREO portfolio during 2017. Noninterest expense also increased during the first half of 2017 compared to 2016 due to higher professional fees, higher mortgage commissions and incentive accruals, data processing costs and software expenses due to an increased customer base and core upgrade.

Loans
Total loans were $435 million at June 30, 2017, up $15.9 million or 8% on an annualized basis for the first half of 2017 and up $41.3 million or 10% over the prior year ended June 30, 2016.  Loan growth was driven by commercial real estate, commercial and industrial lines and term loans as well as private banking and consumer lines and loans.

Deposits
Core deposits were up $20.1 million or 10% on an annualized basis for the first half of 2017 while core deposit growth was up $49.8 million or 13% over June 30, 2016. Strong core deposit growth continued by increased market share growth in both commercial, private banking and consumer banking relationships. 

Capital
Capital levels remained strong in the second quarter, with total stockholders’ equity increasing $2.4 million through June 30, 2017 over the previous year.  HomeTown Bank Common equity tier 1 capital, Total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios were 11.4%, 12.2%, 11.4% and 10.5%, respectively, at June 30, 2017. All ratios continue to exceed the current regulatory standards for well-capitalized institutions.  Book value per common share amounted to $8.56 at June 30, 2017 vs. $8.36 at June 30, 2016.

Credit Quality
Credit quality improved over the prior year and remained sound thru June 30, 2017.         

Nonperforming Assets
OREO balances decreased significantly - $1.0 million or 27% during the first half of 2017 and $1.6 million or 36% since June 30, 2016.  Non-performing loans increased $2.1 million in the second quarter, pending a third quarter settlement of a $2.43 million non-performing loan.  Non-performing assets, excluding performing restructured loans, amounted to 1.07% of total assets at June 30, 2017 vs. 1.30% at June 30, 2016.  Non-performing assets, including restructured loans, also improved from 2.55% of total assets at June 30, 2016 to 1.95% at June 30, 2017. 

Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans
Due to the settlement of the non-performing loan in Q3, past due accruing loans increased to 0.65% of total loans at June 30, 2017 vs. 0.24% in 2016 while nonaccruals increased to 0.77% of total loans during the second quarter of 2017 from 0.57% of total loans at June 30, 2016. 

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses totaled $3.7 million at June 30, 2017 compared to $3.4 million at June 30, 2016.  Provisions for loan losses were $465,000 for the second quarter of 2017 vs. $808,000 for the second quarter of 2016. Year-to-date provisions for loan losses were $535,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 vs. $868,000 at June 30, 2016.

About HomeTown Bankshares Corporation
HomeTown Bankshares Corporation is the parent company of HomeTown Bank, which officially opened for business on November 14, 2005.  HomeTown Bank offers a full range of banking services to small and medium-size businesses, real estate investors and developers, private investors, professionals and individuals.  The Bank serves three markets including the Roanoke Valley, the New River Valley and Smith Mountain Lake through six branches, seven ATMs, HomeTown Mortgage and HomeTown Investments.  A high level of responsive and personal service coupled with local decision-making is the hallmark of its banking strategy. For more information, please visit www.hometownbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release may be “forward-looking statements.”  Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results that are not statements of historical fact and that involve significant risks and uncertainties.  Although the Company believes that its expectations with regard to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from any future results implied by the forward-looking statements.  Actual results may be materially different from past or anticipated results because of many factors, some of which may include changes in economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, new products, and competition, changes in the stock and bond markets and technology.  The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that it may make.

                          (See Attached Financial Statements for quarter ending June 30, 2017)

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
June 30, 2017; December 31, 2016; and June 30, 2016
		June 30,				December 31				June 30,
In Thousands		2017				2016				2016
Assets		(Unaudited)								(Unaudited)
Cash and due from banks	$	37,618			$	18,229			$	28,101
Federal funds sold		93				42				954
Securities available for sale, at fair value		48,665				52,975				54,498
Restricted equity securities, at cost		2,371				2,213				2,479
Loans held for sale		1,108				678				915
Total loans		434,501				418,991				393,668
Allowance for loan losses		(3,700	)			(3,636	)			(3,449	)
Net loans		430,801				415,355				390,219
Property and equipment, net		13,177				13,371				13,726
Other real estate owned		2,768				3,794				4,337
Other assets		11,349				10,633				10,160
Total assets	$	547,950			$	517,290			$	505,389
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	116,538			$	91,354			$	83,414
Interest-bearing		359,818				359,494				349,861
Total deposits		476,356				450,848				433,275
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings		11,694				8,000				14,650
Subordinated notes		7,239				7,224				7,209
Other borrowings		1,100				1,117				896
Other liabilities		1,726				1,876				1,923
Total liabilities		498,115				469,065				457,953
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock		28,766				28,765				28,116
Surplus		17,901				17,833				17,774
Common stock distributable		-				-				665
Retained surplus (deficit)		2,446				1,247				(247	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		252				(56	)			738
Total HomeTown Bankshares Corporation stockholders’ equity		49,365				47,789				47,046
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary		470				436				390
Total stockholders’ equity		49,835				48,225				47,436
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	547,950			$	517,290			$	505,389

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
	For the Three Months						For the Six Months
	Ended June 30,						Ended June 30,
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data	2017			2016			2017			2016
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Loans and fees on loans	$	4,702		$	4,337		$	9,327		$	8,593
Taxable investment securities		260			201			500			405
Nontaxable investment securities		76			101			164			202
Other interest income		84			62			156			115
Total interest income		5,122			4,701			10,147			9,315
Interest expense:
Deposits		552			537			1,106			1,041
Subordinated notes		134			134			268			268
Other borrowed funds		60			70			114			167
Total interest expense		746			741			1,488			1,476
Net interest income		4,376			3,960			8,660			7,839
Provision for loan losses		465			808			535			868
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		3,911			3,152			8,125			6,971
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		146			164			296			318
ATM and interchange income		228			168			406			315
Mortgage banking		255			181			462			356
Gains on sales of investment securities		29			209			42			214
Other income		375			151			525			281
Total noninterest income		1,033			873			1,731			1,484
Noninterest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		2,064			1,597			4,053			3,323
Occupancy and equipment expense		439			444			854			878
Advertising and marketing expense		142			124			272			218
Professional fees		132			116			365			217
Losses on sales, write-downs of other real estate owned, net		380			91			380			91
Other real estate owned expense		24			25			37			47
Other expense		1,131			968			2,144			1,853
Total noninterest expense		4,312			3,365			8,105			6,627
Net income before income taxes		632			660			1,751			1,828
Income tax expense		176			434			518			787
Net income		456			226			1,233			1,041
Less net income attributable to non-controlling interest		22			2			34			16
Net income attributable to HomeTown Bankshares Corporation		434			224			1,199			1,025
Effective dividends on preferred stock		-			204			-			408
Net income available to common stockholders	$	434		$	20		$	1,199		$	617
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.08		$	0.00		$	0.21		$	0.17
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.08		$	0.00		$	0.21		$	0.11
Weighted average common shares outstanding		5,768,670			3,557,763			5,766,041			3,529,605
Diluted average common shares outstanding		5,789,905			5,780,120			5,787,276			5,776,832

HomeTown Bankshares Corporation				Three				Three				Six					Six
Financial Highlights				Months				Months				Months					Months
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data				Ended				Ended				Ended					Ended
				Jun 30				Jun 30				Jun 30					Jun 30
				2017				2016				2017					2016
PER SHARE INFORMATION				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	Book value per share, basic		$	8.56			$	8.36			$	8.56			$		8.36
	Book value per share, diluted		$	8.56			$	8.36			$	8.56			$		8.36
	Earnings (loss) per share, basic		$	0.08			$	0.00			$	0.21			$		0.17
	Earnings (loss) per share, diluted		$	0.08			$	0.00			$	0.21			$		0.11
PROFITABILITY
	Return on average assets			0.45				0.18	%			0.53	%				0.42	%
	Return on average shareholders' equity			4.90	%			1.91	%			5.72	%				4.39	%
	Net interest margin			3.48	%			3.55	%			3.49	%				3.59	%
	Efficiency			70.44	%			70.28	%			72.95	%				71.24	%
BALANCE SHEET RATIOS
	Total loans to deposits			91.21	%			90.86	%			91.21	%				90.86	%
	Securities to total assets			9.31	%			11.27	%			9.31	%				11.27	%
	Common equity tier 1 ratio BANK ONLY			11.4	%			12.2	%			11.4	%				12.2	%
	Tier 1 capital ratio BANK ONLY			11.4	%			12.2	%			11.4	%				12.2	%
	Total capital ratio BANK ONLY			12.2	%			13.0	%			12.2	%				13.0	%
	Tier 1 leverage ratio BANK ONLY			10.5	%			10.6	%			10.5	%				10.6	%
ASSET QUALITY
	Nonperforming assets to total assets			1.12	%			1.30	%			1.12	%				1.30	%
	Nonperforming assets, including restructured loans, to total assets			1.84	%			2.55	%			1.84	%				2.55	%
	Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)			0.46	%			0.74	%			0.22	%				0.38	%
Composition of risk assets: (in thousands)
	Nonperforming assets:
		Nonaccrual loans	$	3,352			$	2,248			$	3,352				$	2,248
		Other real estate owned		2,768				4,337				2,768					4,337
	Total nonperforming assets, excluding performing restructured loans			6,120				6,585				6,120					6,585
	Restructured loans, performing in accordance with their modified terms			3,953				6,315				3,953					6,315
	Total nonperforming assets, including performing restructured loans		$	10,073			$	12,900			$	10,073				$	12,900
Allowance for loan losses: (in thousands)
	Beginning balance		$	3,726			$	3,347			$	3,636				$	3,298
		Provision for loan losses		465				808				535					868
		Charge-offs		(510	)			(771	)			(526	)				(785	)
		Recoveries		19				65				55					68
	Ending balance		$	3,700			$	3,449			$	3,700				$	3,449

 

For more information contact:
Susan K. Still, President and CEO, 540-278-1705
Vance W. Adkins, Executive Vice President and CFO, 540-278-1702