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National Bancshares Corporation Declares Second Quarter Earnings


ORRVILLE, Ohio, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Bancshares Corporation (OTC: NBOH), the holding company of First National Bank (http://www.fnborrville.com) reported on their second quarter 2006.

"Earning results for the second quarter of 2006 were disappointing," said Charles J. Dolezal, President. "Net income for the first six months of 2006 was down approximately 30% from the same period of the previous year. This decline was driven by an increase in marketing expenses, as well as a decline in our loan portfolio and an increase in our cost of funds. The increase in marketing expenditures is fueling a strategic realignment of our marketing efforts to target long run benefits from these initiatives," explained Dolezal. "Total assets as of June 30, 2006 were somewhat flat when compared to the end of the second quarter of the previous year. Net loans declined by over $13 million during this period, as commercial loan activity slowed and we initiated more sales of fixed rate mortgage loans into the secondary market. Total deposits increased by over $1.6 million from June 30, 2005, as increasing interest rates attracted more time deposits."

Dolezal concluded, "As First National Bank celebrates 125 years of serving its communities, I, also, am celebrating a milestone. This year marks my 30th anniversary with First National and my 25th year serving as President and CEO. There have been many changes here during the past 30 years. The bank has grown fivefold. We have experienced branch and bank acquisitions. We opened two new branch offices as well as an operations center. Our holding company, National Bancshares Corporation, was formed. We started a partially owned title company, First Kropf Title and sold a partially owned data processing company, Bancamation, Inc. Many new lines of loan and deposit products have been initiated, while some were discontinued. We have experienced many changes with new laws and regulations, which necessitate changing the way we do business. We have seen many economic changes, particularly in interest rates, from the double-digit rates of the early eighties to the low single digit rates of recent years. Over these past 30 years there have been many changes and many challenges. Through them all, it has been a privilege serving you. Now, it is time for me to move on. At the annual meeting of shareholders on April 27th, I announced my retirement from First National Bank. I will continue to be with the organization until around the end of October to help facilitate a transition to a new President and CEO. I will be moving on to the next phase of my career as I evaluate new challenges and opportunities elsewhere. I thank you for your support over these many years and wish the board, management and the staff all the best in the years to come."

National Bancshares Corporation's subsidiary, First National Bank, is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, with fourteen banking offices located in Orrville, Wooster, Dalton, Kidron, Smithville, Apple Creek, Mt. Eaton, Massillon, Lodi and Seville.

Forward-looking Statements -- This press release contains forward-looking statements as referenced in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to many risks and uncertainties. A number of things could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. These include factors such as changes in the competitive marketplace, changes in the interest rate environment, economic conditions, changes in the regulatory environment, changes in business conditions and inflation, risks associated with credit quality and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Security and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information of otherwise.

NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

                                            June 30, 2006     June 30, 2005
    ASSETS:
    Cash and due from banks                     $9,872,781       $12,037,052
    Federal funds sold                           5,230,000         8,545,000
      Total cash and cash equivalents           15,102,781        20,582,052
    Interest bearing deposits with banks                 -                 -
    Securities available for sale               65,767,433        49,227,538
    Securities held to maturity                 16,888,358        16,474,817
    Federal bank stock                           3,051,650         2,927,950
    Loans held for sale                            160,900                 -

    Total loans (excluding unearned
     income)                                   187,936,960       201,156,848
    Less: allowance for
     loan losses                                 1,878,683         2,036,711
    Loans, net                                 186,058,277       199,120,137
    Accrued interest receivable                  1,658,257         1,499,216
    Premises and equipment                       5,167,474         5,221,738
    Other assets                                 9,498,266         9,029,642

    TOTAL                                     $303,353,396      $304,083,090

    LIABILITIES:
    Deposits:
     Demand                                    $44,234,393       $44,151,131
     Savings and N.O.W.s                       115,362,382       127,364,354
     Time                                       87,086,415        73,547,407
    Total deposits                             246,683,190       245,062,892
    Securities sold under repurchase
     agreements                                  4,961,694         3,859,277
    Federal reserve note account                    92,687           475,934
    Federal Home Loan Bank advances             15,000,000        17,000,000
    Accrued interest payable                       848,074           512,799
    Other liabilities                            1,966,709         2,301,634
       Total liabilities                       269,552,354       269,212,536

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Common Stock, without par value:
      6,000,000 shares authorized
      and 2,289,528 shares issued               11,447,640        11,447,640
     Additional paid-in-capital                  4,689,800         4,689,800
     Retained earnings                          20,019,363        19,635,304
     Accumulated other comprehensive
      income                                    (1,166,268)          287,303
     Less: Treasury shares, 55,040
      shares, at cost                           (1,189,493)       (1,189,493)
       Total shareholders' equity               33,801,042        34,870,554

    TOTAL                                     $303,353,396      $304,083,090



    NATIONAL BANCSHARES CORPORATION
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
    For Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005

                                           June 30, 2006     June 30, 2005
    INTEREST & DIVIDEND INCOME:
     Loans, including fees                      $6,159,403        $5,912,359
     Federal funds sold                            195,771            47,670
     Interest and dividends on investments
      US government obligations                    755,500           451,207
      Obligations of states and
       political subdivisions                      402,482           422,745
      Other securities                             839,331           969,858
        Total interest & dividend income         8,352,487         7,803,839

    INTEREST EXPENSE:
     Deposits                                    2,232,866         1,348,596
     Short term borrowings                          80,263            31,150
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances               423,612           447,313
        Total interest expense                   2,736,741         1,827,059

        Net interest income                      5,615,746         5,976,780
    PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES                          -             292,500

    NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
     FOR LOAN LOSSES                             5,615,746         5,684,280

    NONINTEREST INCOME                             812,061           883,219

    NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
     Salaries and employee benefits              2,934,279         2,903,862
     Net occupancy expense                         360,391           382,451
     Other expenses                              2,398,609         2,127,256
        Total noninterest expense                5,693,279         5,413,569

    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                     734,528         1,153,930
    INCOME TAXES                                    67,468           201,192

    NET INCOME                                    $667,060          $952,738

    NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE                      $0.30             $0.43