8-K

F&M BANK CORP (FMBM)

8-K 2020-04-28 For: 2020-04-28
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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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): April 28, 2020

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F & M Bank Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia 000-13273 54-1280811
(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation) (Commission File<br>Number) (IRS Employer Identification<br>No.)
P.O. Box 1111Timberville,<br>Virginia 22853
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(Address of principal executive<br>offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (540) 896-8941

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2020, F & M Bank Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and first quarter dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K, and the exhibit hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 28,<br>2020

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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 duly authorized.

F & M Bank Corp.
Date:<br>April 28, 2020 By: /s/ Carrie A.<br>Comer
Carrie A.<br>Comer
Executive Vice<br>President and Chief Financial<br>Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 28,<br>2020

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Exhibit 99.1

F & M Bank Corp.---News and Financials

F & M BANK CORP. ANNOUNCES BRANCH CLOSURES, FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS AND FIRST QUARTER DIVIDEND

CONTACT: Carrie Comer, EVP/Chief Financial<br>Officer 540-896-8941 or ccomer@fmbankva.com

TIMBERVILLE, VA—April 28, 2020—F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX: FMBM), parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announces three branch closures, its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2019 and first quarter dividend to shareholders.

F&M Bank Corp., has worked diligently during the COVID-19 global pandemic to meet the needs of our customers by providing Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans through the Small Business Administration, processing loan deferrals and continuing to operate are core services while practicing social distancing. As of April 27, 2020, we have processed 531 PPP loans for a total of $51.5 million, processed 683 deferrals and continued to operate our branches in a drive-thru only capacity daily, with courier pickup and by appointment account opening.

We are far from seeing an end to the effects of the pandemic on our businesses and economy, however the efforts of our management and staff to support our communities has been tremendous and is a testament to community banking. This includes an early initiative to fund $100,000 in small business grant programs to support our community in the Shenandoah Valley managing through the impacts of COVID-19. .

As part of our ongoing strategic efforts to reduce overhead, we have made the difficult decision to consolidate three of our branch locations in Craigsville, Grottoes and Luray, VA. While these physical locations will close on July 31, 2020, client accounts will remain supported at neighboring offices. Impacted employees from these branches will be offered comparable positions within the organization.

Selected financial highlights for the quarter include:

Net income of $1.19 million.

Net interest margin of 3.97%.

Loans held for investment increased $6.2 million for the quarter

Total deposits increased $37.6 million and $78.5 million, respectively for the quarter and for the trailing 12 months.

Nonperforming loans decreased to 0.50% at the end of the quarter from 0.70% of total assets on 12/31/2019 and 1.36% on 6/30/2019.

Mark Hanna, President, commented “Our first quarter earnings of $1.19 million were weighed down by an increase in our provision for loan losses due to economic factors related to COVID-19. These results are similar to first quarter of 2019, despite the sale of a portion of our dealer portfolio and a correction to the expensing of dealer commissions. Our net interest margin of 3.97% shows a historical decline but still remains strong in the current environment. Our balance sheet liquidity has increased significantly over the last two quarters and we are implementing strategic solutions to leverage these assets.”

Mr. Hanna continued, ‘Nonperforming loans have improved dramatically over prior year, decreasing $6.4 million since first quarter of 2019, and also decreasing $1.6 million since year end 2019. Efforts continue to maintain our goal of 0.50% of total assets.

On April 24, 2020 our Board of Directors declared a first quarter dividend of $.26 per share to common shareholders. Based on our most recent trade price of $17.25 per share this constitutes a 6.03% yield on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2020, to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2020.”

Highlights of our financial performance are included below.

F & M Bank Corp. is an independent, locally-owned, financial holding company, offering a full range of financial services, through its subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank’s fourteen banking offices in Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page and Augusta Counties, Virginia. The Bank also provides additional services through a loan production office located in Penn Laird, VA and through its subsidiaries, F&M Mortgage and VSTitle, both of which are located in Harrisonburg, VA. Additional information may be found by contacting us on the internet at www.fmbankva.com or by calling (540) 896-8941.

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws, which may involve significant risks and uncertainties. These statements address issues that involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, and actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory policies, and a variety of other matters. Other risk factors are detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers should consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements and should not place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update these statements following the date of this press release.

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F & M Bank Corp.

Key Statistics

2020 2019
Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Net<br>Income (000's) $1,189 $1,774 $(186) $1,634 $1,287
Net<br>Income available to Common $1,123 $1,695 $(265) $1,556 $1,208
Earnings<br>per common share - basic $0.35 $0.54 $(0.08) $0.48 $0.38
Earnings<br>per common share - diluted $0.35 $0.53 $(0.07) $0.47 $0.37
Return<br>on Average Assets 0.58% 0.87% -0.09% 0.83% 0.67%
Return<br>on Average Equity 5.23% 7.72% -0.81% 7.12% 5.68%
Dividend<br>Payout Ratio excluding Special Dividend 74.29% 48.15% -325.00% 52.08% 65.79%
Net<br>Interest Margin 3.97% 3.81% 4.39% 4.47% 4.67%
Yield<br>on Average Earning Assets 4.88% 4.77% 5.35% 5.42% 5.54%
Yield<br>on Average Interest Bearing Liabilities 1.27% 1.33% 1.34% 1.33% 1.21%
Net<br>Interest Spread 3.61% 3.44% 4.01% 4.09% 4.33%
Provision<br>for Loan Losses (000's) $1,500 $605 $3,750 $1,600 $1,450
Net<br>Charge-offs $453 $1,198 $817 $483 $1,757
Net<br>Charge-offs as a % of Loans 0.30% 0.79% 0.52% 0.30% 1.09%
Non-Performing<br>Loans (000's) $4,168 $5,728 $7,978 $11,688 $10,587
Non-Performing<br>Loans to Total Assets 0.50% 0.70% 0.98% 1.45% 1.36%
Non-Performing<br>Assets (000's) $5,504 $7,217 $9,649 $13,657 $12,761
Non-Performing<br>Assets to Assets 0.66% 0.89% 1.19% 1.69% 1.64%
Efficiency<br>Ratio 70.51% 76.18% 67.63% 65.32% 67.15%

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The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Tax equivalent interest income is calculated by grossing up interest income for the amounts that are nontaxable (i.e. municipal securities and loan income) then subtracting interest expense. The tax rate utilized is 21%. The Company’s net interest margin is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine how profitable earning assets are funded. Because the Company earns nontaxable interest income from municipal loans and securities, net interest income for the ratio is calculated on a tax equivalent basis as described above.

(2)

The efficiency ratio is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The efficiency ratio is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine operating efficiency. It is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and non-interest income excluding gains and losses on the investments portfolio and Other Real Estate Owned. The Company calculates this ratio in order to evaluate how efficiently it utilizes its operating structure to create income. An increase in the ratio from period to period indicates the Company is losing a greater percentage of its income to expenses.

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F & M Bank Corp.

Financial Highlights

For Three<br>Months<br><br><br>Ended March<br>31,
INCOME<br>STATEMENT Unaudited<br><br><br>2020 Unaudited<br><br><br>2019
Interest and<br>Dividend Income $9,110,585 $9,531,545
Interest<br>Expense 1,706,084 1,497,914
Net<br>Interest Income 7,404,501 8,033,631
Non-Interest<br>Income 2,428,518 1,789,184
Provision for Loan<br>Losses 1,500,000 1,450,000
Other Non-Interest<br>Expenses 7,119,604 7,029,463
Income<br>Before Income Taxes 1,213,415 1,343,352
Provision for<br>Income Taxes (38,371) 79,062
Less Minority<br>Interest (income)/loss (62,429) 22,240
Net<br>Income $1,189,357 $1,286,530
Dividend on<br>preferred stock 65,873 78,750
Net Income<br>available to common shareholders $1,123,494 $1,207,780
Average Common<br>Shares Outstanding 3,204,084 3,210,042
Net Income Per<br>Common Share .35 .38
Dividends<br>Declared .26 .25

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BALANCE<br>SHEET Unaudited<br><br><br>March<br>31,<br><br><br>2020 Unaudited<br><br><br>March<br>31,<br><br><br>2019
Cash and Due from<br>Banks $9,528,494 $9,271,766
Interest Bearing<br>Bank Deposits 1,645,590 1,015,015
Federal Funds<br>Sold 78,944,000 5,073,000
Loans Held for<br>Sale 60,765,429 44,528,477
Loans Held for<br>Investment 609,585,135 644,213,269
Less<br>Allowance for Loan Losses (9,437,359) (4,932,482)
Net<br>Loans Held for Investment 600,147,776 639,280,787
Securities 19,838,180 21,634,299
Other<br>Assets 57,597,524 59,004,539
Total<br>Assets $828,466,993 $779,807,883
Deposits $679,310,203 $600,835,607
Short Term<br>Debt - 30,000,000
Long Term<br>Debt 42,089,286 39,024,981
Other<br>Liabilities 15,633,317 17,972,299
Total<br>Liabilities 737,032,806 687,832,887
Preferred<br>Stock 4,591,623 5,591,623
Common<br>Equity 86,842,564 86,383,373
Stockholders’<br>Equity 91,434,187 91,974,996
Total<br>Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $828,466,993 $779,807,883
Book Value Per<br>Common Share $27.20 $26.96
Tangible Book Value<br>Per Common Share $27.05 $27.96
SOURCE: F<br>& M Bank Corp.
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CONTACT: Carrie<br>Comer EVP/Chief Financial Officer
540-896-8941 or<br>ccomer@fmbankva.com

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