Commercial National Reports March 31, 2021 Earnings

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LATROBE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2021 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF)(Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The Company earned $1,068,000 (or $0.37 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter 2021 compared to $1,816,000 (or $0.63 per average share outstanding) in the first quarter of 2020. Tax free life insurance proceeds of $730,000 favorably influenced first quarter 2020 earnings results.

The Company's strong capital position in conjunction with recent core earnings results currently remain supportive of the regular $0.26 quarterly common stock cash dividend payments to shareholders. Providing an attractive and reliable cash dividend income stream to all our shareholders through the safe and sound operation of the subsidiary bank is a long-standing top priority for the Company.

Direct and beneficial ownership by executive officers and directors of the Company's outstanding shares totaled 460,362 shares, or 16.09% on March 31, 2021.

As disclosed each year in the Annual Report to Shareholders, on March 31, 2021, the Company employed 79 people in full-time and part-time positions. Twenty-nine (29) full-time employees are represented by the United Auto Workers, Local 1799. The Company has had unionized employees since 1972. In October 2018, the agreement between the Company and the bargaining unit was negotiated and subsequently ratified by the bargaining unit with an effective date of February 16, 2019. The labor agreement will expire in February 2024. 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 may limit 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.

The Company operates eight community banking facilities in Greensburg, 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.cbthebank.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,

2021

2020

2020

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks on demand

$

4,128

$

3,744

$

6,015

Interest bearing deposits with banks

33,396

24,596

191

Cash and Cash Equivalents

37,524

28,340

6,206

Securities available for sale

128,615

133,317

145,670

Restricted investments in bank stock

148

148

1,211

Loans

243,842

241,080

239,194

Allowance for loan losses

(1,991

)

(1,991

)

(1,663

)

Net loans

241,851

239,089

237,531

Premises and equipment

2,732

2,805

2,834

Investment in life insurance

19,201

19,070

18,695

Other assets

3,868

2,662

4,372

Total assets

$

433,939

$

425,431

$

416,519

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities

Deposits

Non-interest bearing

$

160,439

$

148,398

$

133,910

Interest bearing

202,764

203,001

192,618

Total deposits

363,203

351,399

326,528

Short-term borrowings

-

-

25,375

Other liabilities

3,750

4,605

3,298

Total liabilities

366,953

356,004

355,201

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 2021 and 2020

7,200

7,200

7,200

Retained earnings

63,616

63,292

61,626

Accumulated other comprehensive income

8,714

11,479

5,036

Treasury stock, at cost, 739,047 shares

in 2021 and 2020

(12,544

)

(12,544

)

(12,544

)

Total shareholders' equity

66,986

69,427

61,318

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

433,939

$

425,431

$

416,519


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,

2021

2020

INTEREST INCOME

Interest and fees on loans

$

2,515

$

2,606

Interest and dividends on securities:

Taxable

985

1,037

Exempt from federal income taxes

228

393

Other

7

24

Total Interest income

3,735

4,060

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest on deposits

57

159

Interest on short term borrowings

-

120

Total Interest expense

57

279

NET INTEREST INCOME

3,678

3,781

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

-

-

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

3,678

3,781

OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Asset management and trust income

358

343

Service charges on deposit accounts

166

160

Net Security losses

1

-

Income from investment in life insurance

123

111

Life Insurance proceeds

-

730

Other income

54

72

Total other operating income

702

1,416

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Salaries and employee benefits

1,831

1,964

Net occupancy expense

222

212

Furniture and equipment

113

96

Pennsylvania shares tax

150

142

Legal and professional

101

101

FDIC Insurance

30

-

Other expenses

681

709

Total other operating expenses

3,128

3,224

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

1,252

1,973

Income tax expense

184

157

Net income

$

1,068

$

1,816

Average Shares Outstanding

2,860,953

2,860,953

Earnings Per Share

$

0.37

$

0.63

CONTACT:

Wendy S. Piper
First Senior Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer
724-537-9923
wpiper@cbthebank.com

SOURCE: Commercial National Financial Corporation



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