8-K

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO)

8-K 2020-10-21 For: 2020-10-21
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant

to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2020

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Ohio 001-38084 34-1469491
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
307 North Defiance Street, Archbold, Ohio 43502
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code (419) 446-2501

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange
Common Stock, No Par Value FMAO NASDAQ Capital Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

ITEM 2.02.Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On October 21, 2020, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit<br><br><br>Number Exhibit
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99 Company Press release dated October 21, 2020
104 The Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto authorized.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: October 21, 2020 /s/ Lars B. Eller
Lars B. Eller
President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Barbara J. Britenriker
Barbara J. Britenriker
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

fmao-ex99_6.htm

Exhibit 99

<br><br><br><br><br><br>Post Office Box 216<br><br><br>307 North Defiance Street<br><br><br>Archbold, Ohio 43502 NEWS RELEASE
Company Contact: Investor and Media Contact:
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Lars B. Eller<br><br><br>President and Chief Executive Officer<br><br><br>Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.<br><br><br>(419) 446-2501<br><br><br>leller@fm.bank Andrew M. Berger<br><br><br>Managing Director<br><br><br>SM Berger & Company, Inc.<br><br><br>(216) 464-6400<br><br><br>andrew@smberger.com

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Reports

2020 Third-Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial Results

Positive Momentum Continues as Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Per Diluted Share Increase 5.3%

Despite Higher Provision for Loan Losses due to the COVID-19 Crisis

ARCHBOLD, OHIO, October 21, 2020, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) today reported financial results for the 2020 third quarter and year-to-date September 30, 2020.

2020 Third Quarter Financial Highlights Include (on a year-over-year basis unless noted):

Net interest income after provision for loan losses increased 3.0% to $13.0 million, which included a $1.7 million increase in the provision for loan losses as a result of the COVID-19 crisis
Noninterest income increased 49.2% to $4.7 million, primarily due to strong residential mortgage demand
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Efficiency ratio improved 375 basis points to 62.11%
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Strong organic growth drove a 17.7% increase in net total loans and an 18.8% increase in total deposits
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Asset quality remains strong and nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.58% compared to 0.28%
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Year-to-date, net charge-offs to average loans was 0.03%, compared to 0.04% for the same period last year
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The balance of interest only and full deferrals was $8.5 million at September 30, 2020, a 94.6% decline from $156.6 million at June 30, 2020
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F&M remains well capitalized under regulatory guidelines with a Tier 1 capital to average assets of 10.65%
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Quarterly cash dividend increased 13.3% to $0.17 per share, reflecting F&M’s commitment to create long-term value for shareholders
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F&M donated over $36,000 to local organizations during the third quarter, a 100% increase from the same quarter last year
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New loan production offices in Muncie, IN and Oxford, OH contributing to loan growth
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New loan production office in West Bloomfield, MI and new full-service office in Fort Wayne expected to open in fourth quarter
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“Momentum in our business remains strong and I am extremely proud of the high level of service and dedication our employees continue to provide our customers and communities,” stated Lars B. Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “We entered the COVID-19 crisis from a position of strength through our commitment to community-oriented and prudent banking values.  F&M’s continued success throughout this challenging period is encouraging and we have been able to offset an increased level of provision for loan losses by reducing our cost of funds, driving strong noninterest income, and improving our efficiency ratio.  As a result, third quarter net income increased 3.2%, and earnings per diluted share are up 5.3% over the prior year period.”

Mr. Eller continued: “Our loan portfolio continues to be resilient.  Loans 30 days past due to total loans, excluding PPP loan balance, is comparable to pre-COVID levels and was 0.26% at September 30, 2020, compared to 0.18% at December 31, 2019.  In addition, we ended the third quarter with only $8.5 million of interest only and full deferrals, compared to $156.6 million at the end of the second quarter.  Given this favorable performance, we believe interest only and full deferrals, as well as second deferrals, will continue to decline throughout the remainder of 2020.

However, given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and the continued impacts the pandemic is having on the global economy, we are proactively monitoring our portfolio’s performance and our approach to risk remains prudent.  As a result, we have increased our allowance for loan and lease losses by nearly 76.0% over the past 12 months, and our allowance for loan and lease losses to total loans, adjusted for our PPP balances, are now over 1.0%.”

Income Statement

Net income for the 2020 third quarter ended September 30, 2020, was $4.4 million, compared to $4.3 million for the same period last year.  Net income per basic and diluted share for the 2020 third quarter was $0.40, compared to $0.38 for the same period last year.  Net income for the 2020 nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, was $13.3 million, compared to $13.7 million for the same period last year.  Net income per basic and diluted share for the 2020 nine months was $1.20, compared to $1.23 for the same period last year.

Mr. Eller continued, “Our provision for loan losses has increased from $410,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.  Helping offset this year-to-date increase, has been a slight increase in total interest income, a 23.5% improvement in total interest expense, and a 26.3% increase in noninterest income.  In addition, noninterest expenses have increased only 4.9% year-to-date, primarily due to a one-time $0.5 million increase in salary and wages during the third quarter to support our employees’ annual incentive program.  Despite higher operating expenses, our efficiency ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 62.11%, compared to 65.86% for the same period last year and at the bank only level, excluding the parent or any affiliate, our efficiency ratio at September 30, 2020, was 59.89% compared to 62.45% for the same period last year.”

Deposits

At September 30, 2020, total deposits were $1.519 billion, an increase of 18.8% from September 30, 2019, and an increase of 2.8% from June 30, 2020.  The significant organic deposit growth being experienced is a result of continued strength in expanding relationships with new and existing customers, and the benefits of PPP activity. In addition, we continue to see growing customer preferences to more stable and secure saving instruments as deposits have increased since the COVID-19 crisis began.

Loan Portfolio and Asset Quality

Total loans, net at September 30, 2020, increased 17.7% or by $205.2 million to $1.364 billion, compared to $1.159 billion at September 30, 2019, and up 1.4% from $1.345 billion at June 30, 2020.  The year-over-year improvement resulted primarily from the contribution of strong organic loan growth and $87.0 million of PPP loans originated during the 2020 second quarter.

Mr. Eller continued, “Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis, we continue to grow our loan portfolio with high quality customers, reflecting the personal financial services and value we provide our local communities and the recent contribution of our newly opened loan production offices in Muncie, IN and Oxford, OH.”

F&M continues to closely monitor its loan portfolio with a particular emphasis on higher risk sectors.  The Bank initially had loans of $28 million in deferment and loans of $137 million making interest only payments.  As of September 30, 2020, there is a total of $8.5 million outstanding between deferrals and interest only payments within the Company’s commercial and agriculture portfolios.  The $8.5 million balance comprised $1.4 million with one full month of deferment, $641,000 with three full months of deferment, $5.5 million with three months interest only payments, and $900,000 with six months interest only.  Second deferrals were negligible at September 30, 2020 and at this point in time, existing loans outstanding in deferral or interest only payments are expected to be current as of December 31, 2020.

The Company’s management team has evaluated its exposure to increased loan losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and has identified the following industry segments most impacted by the pandemic as of September 30, 2020:

Industry Segments<br><br><br>(Dollars in Thousands) Outstanding<br><br><br>Loan Balance Percent of<br><br><br>Total Loan<br><br><br>Portfolio Payment Deferment Percent of Total Loans Adjusted with Deferment Interest Only Modifications Percent of Total Loans Adjusted with Interest Only
Hospitality (Hotels) $ 74,426 5.44 % $ - 0.00 % $ 1,679 26.19 %
Restaurants 21,726 1.59 % - 0.00 % 2,000 31.20 %
Retail Commercial<br><br><br>Real Estate * 101,783 7.44 % - 0.00 % - 0.00 %
Entertainment 24,568 1.80 % 641 31.10 % 1,302 20.32 %
Car Dealers 32,094 2.35 % - 0.00 % - 0.00 %
Gas Stations 17,586 1.29 % - 0.00 % - 0.00 %
Other 770,197 56.31 % 1,420 68.90 % 1,429 22.29 %
Total $ 1,042,380 76.22 % $ 2,061 100.00 % $ 6,410 100.00 %
# of Customers 4 5
*Includes Owner Occupied
Report on Adjusted Loans as of September 30, 2020

The other category in payment deferment at September 30, 2020, is a loan for a livestock production facility.  The other category for interest modifications as of September 30, 2020, is for construction of an agricultural implement facility and a manufacturer.

F&M’s agriculture portfolio continues to perform well, as a result of the Company’s experienced lenders, diversified market exposure, and geographic focus within strong agricultural markets.  At September 30, 2020, F&M’s $103.3 million agriculture portfolio consisted primarily of row crop and livestock production, with almost no dairy exposure.  Agriculture customers are proven farmers with strong balance sheets and 95% of row crop producers utilize crop insurance to mitigate weather and production risks.  Approximately, 25% of F&M’s agriculture portfolio at September 30, 2020, was within the livestock sector, and approximately 70% of this exposure is to customers that support production but do not have direct livestock ownership.  In addition, approximately 80% of F&M’s livestock exposure is for loans with balances under $750,000 and of the borrowers with direct livestock ownership, approximately 50% are not dependent on the income from livestock to manage their debt payments.  Overall, F&M believes agricultural performance will be similar to 2019.

Focusing on Operational Excellence and Executing Long-Term Strategic Plan

Mr. Eller stated: “Based on the lessons we have learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making strategic investments across our organization that support the future needs of our operations as well as adapt to changing customer preferences.  We are reviewing our office modification strategy.  As a part of this, we are exploring the opportunity for offices in compelling markets with a high concentration of our core customer demographic.  During the fourth quarter, we are expanding our physical presence into the state of Michigan with a new loan production office in West Bloomfield, MI.  Our new full-service office in Fort Wayne, IN is also expected to open in fourth quarter.”

“We have recently split our back-end operations team into four separate locations to mitigate risk of operating one facility and promote social distancing within our facilities, in addition to supporting our employees’ efforts to work from home. We also remain focused on attracting and retaining employees to support our current and future growth, and during the third quarter we expanded our employee 401(k) offerings, and upgraded our HR system.  Investments in our digital infrastructure continue and in the coming months we will go live with an upgrade to F&M’s website, improve our customer’s ability to automatically open accounts online, and open a new call center to support our growing digital strategies.”

Mr. Eller concluded: “Despite the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 is shaping up to be a strong year demonstrating the resiliency of our employees, customers, and communities.  We are all in this together

and F&M remains focused on providing support for you and us, throughout the near-term challenges and future prosperity.”

Stockholders’ Equity and Dividends

Total stockholders’ equity increased 7.0% to $243.4 million at September 30, 2020, from $227.4 million at September 30, 2019. At September 30, 2020, the Company had a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.65%, compared to 11.60% at September 30, 2019.

Tangible stockholders’ equity increased to $187.2 million at September 30, 2020, compared to $174.6 million at September 30, 2019.  The largest change to intangible stockholders’ equity was an increase in accumulated comprehensive income, which increased from $1.471 million as of September 30, 2019 to $5.860 million as of September 30, 2020.  On a per share basis, tangible stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2020, was $16.78 per share, compared to $15.68 per share at September 30, 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company has declared cash dividends of $0.49 per share, which is an 8.9% increase over the 2019 nine month declared dividend payment.  F&M is committed to returning capital to shareholders and has increased the annual cash dividend for 26 consecutive years.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the dividend payout ratio was 42.66% compared to 38.67% for the same period last year.

About Farmers & Merchants State Bank:

The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana since 1897.  The Farmers & Merchants State Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services through its 30 offices. Our locations are in Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Williams, and Wood counties in Northwest Ohio.  In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, and Steuben counties.

Safe harbor statement

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (“F&M”) wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements by F&M, including management’s expectations and comments, may not be based on historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Actual results could vary materially depending on risks and uncertainties inherent in general and local banking conditions, competitive factors specific to markets in which F&M and its subsidiaries operate, future interest rate levels, legislative and regulatory decisions, capital market conditions, or the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impacts on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions. F&M assumes no responsibility to update this information.  For more details, please refer to F&M’s SEC filing, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings can be viewed at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov or through F&M’s website www.fm.bank.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes disclosure of financial measures not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP).  A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed by GAAP. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide both management and investors a more complete understanding of the underlying operational results and trends and Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.’s marketplace performance.  The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the numbers prepared in accordance with GAAP.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME & COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited) (in thousands of dollars, except per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September<br>30, 2020 June <br>30, 2020 March <br>31, 2020 December <br>31, 2019 September <br>30, 2019 September <br>30, 2020 September<br>30, 2019
Interest Income
Loans, including fees $ 16,181 $ 16,192 $ 15,883 $ 15,608 $ 15,202 $ 48,256 $ 46,605
Debt securities:
U.S. Treasury and<br><br><br>government<br><br><br>agencies 761 767 1,146 840 972 2,674 2,501
Municipalities 279 243 262 225 190 784 612
Dividends 36 26 45 60 69 107 233
Federal funds sold 4 5 6 97 120 15 319
Other 32 40 122 319 459 194 887
Total interest income 17,293 17,273 17,464 17,149 17,012 52,030 51,157
Interest Expense
Deposits 1,864 2,254 2,901 3,336 3,654 7,019 9,606
Federal funds purchased<br><br><br>and securities sold<br><br><br>under agreement to<br><br><br>repurchase 174 187 244 207 201 605 527
Borrowed funds 231 257 266 270 257 754 813
Total interest<br><br><br>expense 2,269 2,698 3,411 3,813 4,112 8,378 10,946
Net Interest Income -<br><br><br>Before Provision for<br><br><br>Loan Losses 15,024 14,575 14,053 13,336 12,900 43,652 40,211
Provision for Loan Losses 1,987 1,569 1,430 728 247 4,986 410
Net Interest Income After<br><br><br>Provision For Loan<br><br><br>Losses 13,037 13,006 12,623 12,608 12,653 38,666 39,801
Noninterest Income
Customer service fees 2,299 2,258 1,586 1,732 1,722 6,143 4,994
Other service charges<br><br><br>and fees 879 704 1,039 1,132 1,179 2,622 3,311
Net gain on sale of loans 1,537 364 227 119 260 2,128 558
Net gain (loss) on sale<br><br><br>of available-for-sale<br><br><br>securities - - 270 - - 270 (26 )
Total noninterest<br><br><br>income 4,715 3,326 3,122 2,983 3,161 11,163 8,837
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and wages 5,102 4,043 4,223 4,029 4,158 13,420 12,300
Employee benefits 1,566 1,218 1,677 1,410 1,331 4,461 4,148
Net occupancy expense 558 564 564 406 630 1,686 1,911
Furniture and equipment 875 750 758 596 720 2,383 2,179
Data processing 490 408 442 396 482 1,340 2,157
Franchise taxes 368 369 368 246 248 1,105 735
ATM expense 444 376 414 434 416 1,234 1,281
Advertising 411 265 303 340 587 979 1,229
Net (gain) loss on sale<br><br><br>of other assets owned (7 ) (7 ) 1 16 22 (13 ) 65
FDIC assessment 194 144 72 (11 ) - 410 194
Mortgage servicing<br><br><br>rights amortization 296 356 132 158 149 784 329
Consulting fees 205 217 139 264 196 561 404
Other general and<br><br><br>administrative 1,786 1,691 1,602 1,482 1,667 5,027 4,897
Total noninterest<br><br><br>expense 12,288 10,394 10,695 9,766 10,606 33,377 31,829
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Income Before Income<br><br><br>Taxes 5,464 5,938 5,050 5,825 5,208 16,452 16,809
Income Taxes 1,054 1,134 945 1,102 933 3,133 3,130
Net Income 4,410 4,804 4,105 4,723 4,275 13,319 13,679
Other Comprehensive<br><br><br>Income (Loss) (Net of<br><br><br>Tax):
Net unrealized gain<br><br><br>(loss) on available-for-<br><br><br>sale securities 639 661 4,998 (472 ) 841 6,298 5,651
Reclassification<br><br><br>adjustment for realized<br><br><br>(gain) loss on sale of<br><br><br>available-for-sale<br><br><br>securities - - (270 ) - - (270 ) 26
Net unrealized gain<br><br><br>(loss) on available-for-<br><br><br>sale securities 639 661 4,728 (472 ) 841 6,028 5,677
Tax expense (benefit) 134 139 993 (99 ) 176 1,266 1,192
Other comprehensive<br><br><br>income (loss) 505 522 3,735 (373 ) 665 4,762 4,485
Comprehensive Income $ 4,915 $ 5,326 $ 7,840 $ 4,350 $ 4,940 $ 18,081 $ 18,164
Basic and Diluted<br><br><br>Earnings Per Share $ 0.40 $ 0.43 $ 0.37 $ 0.43 $ 0.38 $ 1.20 $ 1.23
Dividends Declared $ 0.17 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.49 $ 0.45

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September<br>30, 2020 June <br>30, 2020 March <br>31, 2020 December<br>31, 2019 September<br>30, 2019
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks $ 46,395 $ 54,336 $ 49,844 $ 50,137 $ 103,188
Federal funds sold 41,358 31,105 40,993 1,159 11,404
Total cash and cash equivalents 87,753 85,441 90,837 51,296 114,592
Interest-bearing time deposits 4,657 4,636 4,869 4,309 4,554
Securities - available-for-sale 259,041 236,292 204,121 222,293 190,465
Other securities, at cost 5,827 5,810 5,810 5,810 5,789
Loans held for sale 7,621 11,445 2,153 4,248 606
Loans, net 1,351,979 1,334,790 1,239,108 1,211,771 1,151,937
Premises and equipment 26,776 26,049 26,120 26,351 25,990
Goodwill 47,340 47,340 47,340 47,340 47,340
Mortgage servicing rights 3,027 2,740 2,672 2,629 2,556
Other real estate owned 206 135 185 214 351
Bank owned life insurance 15,501 15,399 15,313 15,235 15,151
Other assets 16,872 14,370 16,597 15,834 15,549
Total Assets $ 1,826,600 $ 1,784,447 $ 1,655,125 $ 1,607,330 $ 1,574,880
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Deposits
Noninterest-bearing $ 330,845 $ 336,027 $ 261,786 $ 265,156 $ 261,719
Interest-bearing
NOW accounts 534,792 504,846 463,734 423,655 430,646
Savings 392,059 374,871 341,256 322,973 310,667
Time 261,177 261,631 281,931 276,563 274,996
Total deposits 1,518,873 1,477,375 1,348,707 1,288,347 1,278,028
Federal Funds Purchased and securities<br><br><br>sold under agreements to repurchase 29,859 30,949 30,585 48,073 30,056
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)<br><br><br>advances 17,724 19,087 24,888 24,806 24,669
Dividend payable 1,882 1,768 1,768 1,768 1,657
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 14,841 14,971 12,820 14,078 13,062
Total liabilities 1,583,179 1,544,150 1,418,768 1,377,072 1,347,472
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock - No par value 20,000,000<br><br><br>shares authorized; issued and outstanding<br><br><br>12,230,000 shares 9/30/20 and 12/31/19 81,577 82,134 81,844 81,535 81,264
Treasury stock - 1,071,299 shares 9/30/20,<br><br><br>1,093,065 shares 12/31/19 (12,397 ) (12,668 ) (12,636 ) (12,456 ) (12,453 )
Retained earnings 168,381 165,476 162,416 160,081 157,126
Accumulated other comprehensive<br><br><br>income 5,860 5,355 4,833 1,098 1,471
Total stockholders' equity 243,421 240,297 236,457 230,258 227,408
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 1,826,600 $ 1,784,447 $ 1,655,225 $ 1,607,330 $ 1,574,880

(Unaudited) (in thousands of dollars, except share data)

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECT FINANCIAL DATA

For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
Selected financial data September<br>30, 2020 June<br> 30, 2020 March<br> 31, 2020 December<br>31, 2019 September<br>30, 2019 September<br>30, 2020 September<br>30, 2019
Return on average assets 0.98 % 1.10 % 1.02 % 1.18 % 1.10 % 1.03 % 1.33 %
Return on average equity 7.28 % 8.07 % 7.06 % 8.26 % 7.54 % 7.45 % 8.63 %
Yield on earning assets 4.04 % 4.25 % 4.66 % 4.63 % 4.74 % 4.30 % 5.03 %
Cost of interest bearing<br><br><br>liabilities 0.74 % 0.91 % 1.22 % 1.40 % 1.55 % 0.95 % 1.36 %
Net interest spread 3.30 % 3.34 % 3.44 % 3.23 % 3.19 % 3.35 % 3.57 %
Net interest margin 3.51 % 3.59 % 3.75 % 3.60 % 3.60 % 3.61 % 3.78 %
Efficiency 62.11 % 57.91 % 63.09 % 63.67 % 65.86 % 61.05 % 64.09 %
Dividend payout ratio 42.66 % 36.80 % 43.07 % 43.34 % 38.67 % 40.68 % 32.26 %
Tangible book value<br><br><br>per share (1) $ 16.78 $ 16.33 $ 16.26 $ 16.01 $ 15.45
Tier 1 capital to<br><br><br>average assets 10.65 % 10.70 % 11.56 % 11.52 % 11.45 %
Average Shares Outstanding 11,142,797 11,129,341 11,134,870 11,137,004 11,121,426 11,135,695 11,105,993
(1)  Tangible Equity = Stockholder Equity less goodwill and other intangibles (core deposit intangible, mortgage servicing rights and unrealized gain/loss on securities)
Loans September <br>30, 2020 June <br>30, 2020 March <br>31, 2020 December <br>31, 2019 September <br>30, 2019
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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial real estate $ 595,146 $ 589,382 $ 570,217 $ 551,309 $ 502,137
Agricultural real estate 192,883 194,606 194,383 199,105 200,791
Consumer real estate 175,963 174,069 174,731 165,349 159,074
Commercial and industrial 238,175 223,842 143,261 135,631 130,150
Agricultural 103,330 107,458 109,584 111,820 110,270
Consumer 53,320 50,108 49,022 49,237 49,552
Other 9,030 9,714 8,336 8,314 8,167
Less: Net deferred loan fees<br><br><br>and costs (3,985 ) (4,456 ) (1,893 ) (1,766 ) (1,445 )
Total loans, net $ 1,363,862 $ 1,344,723 $ 1,247,641 $ 1,218,999 $ 1,158,696
Asset quality data September <br>30, 2020 June <br>30, 2020 March <br>31, 2020 December <br>31, 2019 September <br>30, 2019
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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans $ 7,870 $ 8,473 $ 3,344 $ 3,400 $ 3,275
Troubled debt restructuring $ 7,028 $ 7,034 $ 1,934 $ 956 $ 1,051
90 day past due and accruing $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Nonperforming loans $ 7,870 $ 8,473 $ 3,344 $ 3,400 $ 3,275
Other real estate owned $ 206 $ 135 $ 185 $ 214 $ 351
Non-performing assets $ 8,076 $ 8,608 $ 3,529 $ 3,614 $ 3,626
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Allowance for loan and lease losses $ 11,883 $ 10,538 $ 8,533 $ 7,228 $ 6,759
Allowance for loan and lease<br><br><br>losses/total loans 0.87 % 0.78 % 0.68 % 0.59 % 0.58 %
Net charge-offs:
Quarter-to-date $ 37 $ 169 $ 125 $ 295 $ 171
Year-to-date $ 331 $ 294 $ 125 $ 685 $ 426
Net charge-offs to average loans
Quarter-to-date 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.03 % 0.02 %
Year-to-date 0.03 % 0.02 % 0.01 % 0.06 % 0.04 %
Non-performing loans/total loans 0.58 % 0.63 % 0.27 % 0.28 % 0.28 %
Allowance for loan and lease<br><br><br>losses/nonperforming loans 151.01 % 117.24 % 256.66 % 187.17 % 173.25 %

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND RELATED YIELDS AND RATES

(in thousands of dollars, except percentages)

For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest Earning Assets: Average<br><br><br>Balance Interest/<br><br><br>Dividends Annualized<br><br><br>Yield/Rate Average<br><br><br>Balance Interest/<br><br><br>Dividends Annualized<br><br><br>Yield/Rate
Loans $ 1,359,156 $ 16,181 4.76 % $ 1,126,173 $ 15,202 5.40 %
Taxable Investment Securities 245,274 968 1.58 % 167,654 1,082 2.58 %
Tax-exempt Investment Securities 26,032 108 2.10 % 32,530 149 2.32 %
Fed Funds Sold & Other 83,760 36 0.17 % 112,961 579 2.05 %
Total Interest Earning Assets 1,714,222 $ 17,293 4.04 % 1,439,318 $ 17,012 4.74 %
Nonearning Assets 93,778 116,191
Total Assets $ 1,808,000 $ 1,555,509
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Savings Deposits $ 915,367 $ 798 0.35 % $ 734,075 $ 2,044 1.11 %
Other Time Deposits 258,809 1,066 1.65 % 276,793 1,610 2.33 %
Other Borrowed Money 18,920 231 4.88 % 24,582 257 4.18 %
Fed Funds Purchased & Securities
Sold under Agreement to Repurchase 30,100 174 2.31 % 28,947 201 2.78 %
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities $ 1,223,196 $ 2,269 0.74 % $ 1,064,397 $ 4,112 1.55 %
Noninterest bearing Liabilities 342,388 264,183
Stockholders Equity $ 242,416 $ 226,929
Net Interest Income and<br><br><br>interest rate spread $ 15,024 3.30 % $ 12,900 3.19 %
Net Interest Margin 3.51 % 3.60 %
Yields on Tax exempt securities and the portion of the tax-exempt IDB loans included in loans have been tax adjusted based on a 21% tax rate in the charts

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND RELATED YIELDS AND RATES

(in thousands of dollars, except percentages)

For the Nine Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020 September 30, 2019
Interest Earning Assets: Average<br><br><br>Balance Interest/<br><br><br>Dividends Annualized<br><br><br>Yield/Rate Average<br><br><br>Balance Interest/<br><br><br>Dividends Annualized<br><br><br>Yield/Rate
Loans $ 1,305,998 $ 48,256 4.93 % $ 1,113,892 $ 46,605 5.36 %
Taxable Investment Securities 208,499 3,220 2.06 % 163,106 2,857 2.34 %
Tax-exempt Investment Securities 25,564 345 2.28 % 33,554 489 2.46 %
Fed Funds Sold & Other 75,917 209 0.37 % 77,296 1,206 2.08 %
Total Interest Earning Assets 1,615,978 $ 52,030 4.30 % 1,387,848 $ 51,157 4.93 %
Nonearning Assets 109,564 78,442
Total Assets $ 1,725,542 $ 1,466,290
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Savings Deposits $ 849,748 $ 3,237 0.51 % $ 708,280 $ 5,577 1.05 %
Other Time Deposits 268,762 3,782 1.88 % 261,592 4,029 2.05 %
Other Borrowed Money 22,401 754 4.49 % 25,811 813 4.20 %
Fed Funds Purchased & Securities
Sold under Agreement to Repurchase 33,118 605 2.44 % 29,657 527 2.37 %
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities $ 1,174,029 $ 8,378 0.95 % $ 1,025,340 $ 10,946 1.42 %
Noninterest bearing Liabilities 313,224 220,034
Stockholders Equity $ 238,289 $ 220,916
Net Interest Income and<br><br><br>interest rate spread $ 43,652 3.35 % $ 40,211 3.51 %
Net Interest Margin 3.61 % 3.88 %
Yields on Tax exempt securities and the portion of the tax-exempt IDB loans included in loans have been tax adjusted based on a 21% tax rate in the charts