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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 0-14492
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
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OHIO 34-1469491
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
307-11 North Defiance Street 43502
Archbold, Ohio -------------------------------
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(Address of principal
Executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (419)446-2501
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange on
Title of each class which registered
None None
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common shares without par value
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(Title of class)
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(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. { }
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12(b) - 2 of the Act). Yes [X] No [ ]
At June 30, 2003, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
nonaffiliates of the registrant, based on a share price of $105.00 per share
(based upon last known transaction) was $129,490,725.00.
As of February 27, 2004, the Registrant had 1,300,000 shares of common stock
outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III of Form 10-K - Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2004
Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 10-K Items PAGE
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Item 1. Business 4 - 5
Item 2. Properties 5
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 6
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 6
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters 6
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 7
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations 8 - 22
Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 22
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 23 - 49
Item 9. Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 49 - 50
Item 9a. Controls and Procedures 50
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 51 - 53
Item 11. Management Remuneration and Transactions 53
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 53
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 53
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 53
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K 54 - 55
Signatures and Certifications 56 - 60
Total Pages: 60
Statements contained in this portion of the Company's annual report may be
forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by
the use of such words as "intend," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should,"
"planned," "estimated," and "potential." Such forward-looking statements are
based on current expectations, but may differ materially from those currently
anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to,
factors discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission from time to time. Other factors which could have a material
adverse effect on the operations of the company and its subsidiaries which
include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic
conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of
the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal
Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios,
demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial
services in the Bank's market area, changes in relevant accounting principles
and guidelines and other factors over which management has no control. The
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the
Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to
update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the
forward-looking statements.
PART 1.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS:
GENERAL
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Company) is a bank holding company under the
laws of Ohio and was incorporated in 1985. Our primary subsidiary, The Farmers &
Merchants State Bank (Bank) is a community bank in Northwest Ohio, as it has
been since 1897. Our only other subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Life Insurance
Company, a reinsurance company for life, accident and health insurance for the
Bank's consumer credits, was formed in 1992. We report our financial condition
and net income on a consolidated basis and we report only one segment.
Our executive offices are located at 307-11 North Defiance Street, Archbold,
Ohio 43502, and our telephone number is (419) 446-2501.
NATURE OF ACTIVITIES
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank engages in general commercial banking and
savings business. Our activities include commercial and residential mortgage,
consumer, and credit card lending activities. Because our Bank's branches are
located in Northwest Ohio, a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is
comprised of loans made to customers in the farming industry for such things as
farm land, farm equipment, livestock and general operation loans for seed,
fertilizer, feed, etc. Other types of lending activities include loans for home
improvements, student loans, and loans for such items as autos, trucks,
recreational vehicles, mobile homes, motorcycles, etc. We have previously
engaged in direct finance leasing and have invested in leveraged type leases,
although the activity in this area has substantially decreased in recent years.
We also provide checking account services, as well as, savings and other time
deposit services such as certificates of deposits. In addition, ATM's (automated
teller machines) (Money Access Corporation) are also provided in our offices in
Archbold, Wauseon, Stryker, West Unity, Bryan, Delta and Napoleon, Montpelier,
Swanton, and Defiance. Two ATM's are also located at Sauder Woodworking Co.,
Inc., a major employer in Archbold. Additional locations are at Northwest State
Community College, Archbold; Williams County Hospital, Bryan; Fairlawn Haven
Wyse Commons, Archbold; Repp Oil, Fayette; Delta Eagles, Bryan; and Sauder
Village Barn Restaurant, Archbold.
Farmers & Merchants Life Insurance Company was established to provide services
to our customers through the issuance of life and disability insurance policies.
Our Bank's lending officers are the selling agents of the policies to customers.
The activities of Farmers & Merchants Life Insurance Co. are not significant to
the consolidated company.
F&M Investments, the brokerage department of the Bank, opened for business in
April, 1999. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services,
Inc.
The Company is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding
Company Act of 1956. Our subsidiary bank is in turn regulated and examined by
the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation and the Federal Reserve System. The activities of our bank
subsidiary are also subject to other federal and state laws and regulations,
including usury and consumer credit laws, state laws relating to fiduciaries,
the Federal Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z as promulgated thereunder by
the Board of Governors, the Truth in Savings Act, the Bank Bribery Act, the
Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987, the Expedited Funds Availability Act,
the Community Reinvestment Act, the FDICIA (Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Insurance Act), FIRREA (Federal Institutions Reform, Recovery, and
Enforcement Act of 1989), the Bank Merger Act, and the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act
regarding financial modernization among others.
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The commercial banking business in the geographical area in which the Bank
operates is highly competitive. In our banking activities, we compete directly
with other commercial banks and savings and loan institutions in each of our
operating localities. In a number of our locations, we compete against entities
which are much larger than us. The primary factors in competing for loans and
deposits are the rates charged as well as location and quality of the services
provided.
At December 31, 2003, we had 229 full time equivalent employees. The employees
are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. We provide our employees
with a comprehensive benefit program, some of which are contributory. We
consider our employee relations to be excellent.
Available Information:
The Company maintains an Internet web-site at the following internet address:
http://www.fm-bank.com. The Company files reports with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of all filings made with the SEC may be read
and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, Washington, DC,
20549. You may obtain information about the SEC's Public Reference Room by
calling (800/SEC-0330). Because the Company makes its filing with the SEC
electronically, you may access such reports at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
The Company makes available, free of charge through its internet address, copies
of its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports as soon as reasonable
practicable after such materials have been filed with or furnished to the SEC.
Copies of these documents may also be obtained, either in electronic or paper
form, by contacting Barabra J. Britenriker, Chief Financial Officer of the
Company at (419) 446-2501
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our principal office is located in Archbold, Ohio.
The Bank operates from the facilities at 307-11 North Defiance Street. In
addition, the Bank owns the property from 200 to 208 Ditto Street, Archbold,
Ohio, which it uses for Bank parking and a community mini-park area. The Bank
owns real estate at two locations, 207 Ditto Street and 209 Ditto Street in
Archbold, Ohio upon which the bank built a commercial building to be used for
storage, and a parking lot for company vehicles and employee parking. The Bank
also owns real estate across from the main facilities to provide for parking.
The Bank completed construction in February 2003 of an operations center at 622
Clydes Way in Archbold, Ohio to accommodate our growth.
The Bank owns all of its branch locations. Current locations of retail banking
services are:
Branch Location
Archbold, Ohio 1313 South Defiance Street
Wauseon, Ohio 1130 North Shoop Avenue
119 North Fulton Street
Stryker, Ohio 300 South Defiance Street
West Unity, Ohio 200 West Jackson Street
Bryan, Ohio 924 W. High Street
1000 South Main Street
Delta, Ohio 101 Main Street
Montpelier, Ohio 225 West Main Street
1150 East Main Street
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The Bank owns all of its branch locations. Current locations of retail banking
services are(Continued)
Branch Location
Napoleon, Ohio 2255 Scott Street
Swanton, Ohio 7 Turtle Creek Circle
Defiance, Ohio 1175 Hotel Drive
The majority of the above locations have drive-up service facilities.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine
proceedings incidental to the business of the Bank or the Company, to which we
are a party or of which any of our properties are the subject.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No items were submitted during the fourth quarter of the year covered by this
report to a vote of the security holders through solicitation of proxies or
otherwise.
PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our common stock is not quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotations System (NASDAQ) or any other market or exchange.
Our common stock is traded in the principal market area of Fulton, Williams, and
Henry Counties, Ohio. We have no broker that sets a price for our stock;
therefore, the only source as to the high and low sale price is from private
sales of which we have been made aware. The high and low sale prices known to
our management are as follows:
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
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2003 High $ 112.00 $ 113.00 $ 126.00 $ 115.00
Low $ 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 100.00
2002 High $ 110.00 $ 115.00 $ 112.00 $ 115.00
Low $ 85.00 $ 95.00 $ 95.00 $ 95.00
The Bank acts as transfer agent for the Company's common stock.
As of February 19, 2004, there were 1906 record holders of our common stock.
We pay dividends quarterly. Per share dividends for the years ended 2003 and
2002 are as follows:
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
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2003 $ .40 $ .40 $ 5.40 $ .55 $ 6.75
2002 $ .35 $ .40 $ .35 $ .55 $ 1.65
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The ability of the Company to pay dividends is limited by the dividend that the
Company receives form the Bank. The Bank may pay as dividends to the Company its
retained earnings during the current year and its prior two years. Currently,
such limitation on the payment of dividends from the Bank to the Company does
not materially restrict the Company's ability to pay dividends to its
shareholders.
The Company did not repurchase any of its shares during the fourth quarter of
2003.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
SUMMARY OF SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME - UNAUDITED
(In Thousands)
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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Summary of Income:
Interest income $ 41,107 $ 43,424 $ 48,945 $ 48,890 $ 43,779
Interest expense 14,283 18,979 25,448 25,509 21,150
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Net Interest Income 26,824 24,445 23,497 23,381 22,629
Provision for loan loss 6,903 2,194 2,632 1,496 1,637
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Net interest income after
provision for loan loss 19,921 22,251 20,865 21,885 20,992
Other Income (expense), net (9,836) (11,864) (11,217) (11,376) (11,192)
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Net income before
income taxes 10,085 10,387 9,648 10,509 9,800
Income taxes 2,459 2,989 2,892 3,118 3,007
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Net income $ 7,626 $ 7,398 $ 6,756 $ 7,391 $ 6,793
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Per Share of Common Stock:
Earnings per common share outstanding (Based on weighted
average number of shares outstanding)
Net income $ 5.87 $ 5.69 $ 5.20 $ 5.69 $ 5.23
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Dividends $ 6.75 $ 1.65 $ 1.60 $ 1.50 $ 1.40
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Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
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SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - UNAUDITED
(In Thousands)
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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Total assets $ 705,703 $ 726,486 $ 683,626 $ 635,160 $ 598,529
Loans 480,339 497,515 468,243 480,645 456,617
Total Deposits 575,066 576,373 566,157 516,463 503,166
Stockholders' equity 74,856 77,738 70,350 64,988 57,889
Key Ratios
Return on average equity 9.87% 9.93% 9.73% 12.02% 11.95%
Return on average assets 1.06% 1.06% 1.02% 1.19% 1.16%
Loan to deposits 83.53% 86.32% 82.71% 93.00% 92.13%
Capital to assets 10.61% 10.70% 10.29% 10.23% 9.67%
Dividend payout 115.07% 28.99% 30.79% 26.38% 26.79%
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DICUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
While the economic situation in the United States has been generally flat at
best during 2003, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. has experienced yet another
year of solid growth in terms of net income. Net interest income, interest
income less interest expense, increased by approximately $2.4 million over 2002.
The increase was led by the sharp drop in interest expense due to the continued
low interest rate environment of 2003. A significant portion of the deposit
portfolio, along with the borrowings of the Bank, priced lower totaling a
decrease of $4.7 million in interest expense between 2003 and 2002. Interest
income also decreased, just not as drastically. Interest income was $41.1
million and $43.4 million for 2003 and 2002, respectively. As a result, net
interest income increased from $24.5 million for 2002 to $26.8 million for 2003.
The low interest rate environment of 2003 created revenue opportunities for the
Bank. Mortgage activity was steady and noninterest income was generated through
the selling of mortgages to the secondary market and the recognition of mortgage
servicing rights on those mortgages. Net gain on sales of loans was $3.3 million
compared to $1.6 million for 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Bank also sold
securities to capture unrealized gains on the portfolio by converting them to
realized. An additional $452 thousand over 2002 was added to noninterest income
in gain on sale of available-for-sale securities.
Operations during 2003 were negatively impacted by the increased volume and
amount of charge-offs. Provision for loan loss as an expense increased from $2.2
million in 2002 to $6.9 million in 2003. Commercial loans represented the
majority of the charge-offs. The slow down of the economy in the last two years
impacted local manufacturing and precipitated the need to write down a few large
commercial loans.
Overall, the Company had an increase in net income compared to the previous year
of $228 thousand. Total assets declined by $20.8 million. The decrease in assets
was due to a slower credit market as business and consumers were concerned with
the direction and stability of the economy. The Bank also sold more loans in the
secondary market along with the increased charge-off activity mentioned above.
The Company looks forward to an improvement in the economy and the resulting
increased credit activity for 2004.
NET INTEREST INCOME
The following table presents net interest income, interest spread and net
interest margin for the three years 2001 through 2003, comparing average
outstanding balances of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities with the
associated interest income and expense. The table also shows their corresponding
average rates of interest earned and paid. The tax-exempt asset yields have been
tax affected to reflect a marginal corporate tax rate of 34%. Average
outstanding loan balances include nonperforming loans and mortgage loans held
for sale. Average outstanding security balances are computed based on carrying
values including unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.
As the charts indicate, the Company experienced increased growth on an average
basis for year 2003 compared to 2002. The largest increases in average balances
compared to 2002 were in loans and tax-exempt securities. The net interest
margin and spread both improved led by the decreased cost of funds or interest
expense yield. The interest income yield also decreased but not as much as the
interest expense. The net interest margin and spread in 2003 are the highest of
the three years shown. The Bank's customers transferred money to shorter term
certificate of deposits and increased holdings of money in the more liquid
saving instruments, evidenced by the increased balances in the average savings
and lower time deposit balances.
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2003
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Average Interest/
Balance Dividends Yield/Rate
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ASSETS
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Loans (1) $ 500,517 $ 34,233 6.84%
Taxable investment securities 128,087 5,105 3.99%
Tax-exempt investment securities 44,981 1,710 5.76%
Interest bearing deposits 2,413 26 1.08%
Federal funds sold 3,163 33 1.04%
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TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS 679,161 $ 41,107 6.18%
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NON-INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 8,511
Other assets 30,078
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 717,879
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Savings deposits $ 209,044 $ 1,494 0.71%
Other time deposits 326,966 11,336 3.47%
Other borrowed money 28,095 1,077 3.83%
Federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreement to repurchase 21,296 376 1.77%
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 585,401 $ 14,283 2.44%
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NON-INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits 43,924
Other 11,258
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 640,583
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 77,296
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 717,879
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Interest/Dividend income/yield $ 41,107 6.18%
Interest Expense / yield 14,283 2.44%
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Net Interest Spread $ 26,824 3.74%
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Net Interest Margin 3.95%
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2002
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Average Interest/
Balance Dividends Yield/Rate
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ASSETS
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Loans (1) $ 476,981 $ 35,309 7.40%
Taxable investment securities 134,990 6,410 4.75%
Tax-exempt investment securities 39,812 1,622 4.07%
Interest bearing deposits 823 25 3.04%
Federal funds sold 3,522 58 1.65%
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TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS 656,128 $ 43,424 6.62%
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NON-INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 15,873
Other assets 23,135
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 695,136
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Savings deposits $ 197,819 $ 1,705 0.86%
Other time deposits 333,247 15,869 4.76%
Other borrowed money 17,773 990 5.57%
Federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreement to repurchase 23,609 415 1.76%
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 572,448 $ 18,979 3.32%
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NON-INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits 40,485
Other 7,708
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 620,641
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 74,495
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 695,136
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Interest/Dividend income/yield $ 43,424 6.62%
Interest Expense / yield 18,979 3.32%
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Net Interest Spread $ 24,445 3.30%
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Net Interest Margin 3.73%
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2001
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Average Interest/
Balance Dividends Yield/Rate
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ASSETS
INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Loans (1) $ 472,181 $ 40,728 8.63%
Taxable investment securities 106,774 6,203 5.81%
Tax-exempt investment securities 29,565 1,310 4.43%
Interest bearing deposits 120 231 192.50%
Federal funds sold 11,342 473 4.17%
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TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS 619,982 $ 48,945 7.89%
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NON-INTEREST EARNING ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 22,847
Other assets 20,640
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 663,469
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Savings deposits $ 179,610 $ 4,898 2.73%
Other time deposits 320,341 18,049 5.63%
Other borrowed money 20,822 2,085 10.01%
Federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreement to repurchase 25,656 416 1.62%
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 546,429 $ 25,448 4.66%
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NON-INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES:
Non-interest bearing demand deposits 42,170
Other 5,440
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 594,039
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 69,430
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 663,469
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Interest/Dividend income/yield $ 48,945 7.89%
Interest Expense / yield 25,448 4.66%
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Net Interest Spread $ 23,497 3.23%
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Net Interest Margin 3.79%
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(1) For purposes of these computations, non-accruing loans are included in the
daily average outstanding loan amounts.
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The primary source of the Company's traditional banking revenue is net interest
income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on
interest earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on
liabilities used to fund those assets, such as interest bearing deposits and
other borrowings. Net interest income is affected by changes in both interest
rates and the amount and composition of earnings assets and liabilities. The
change in net interest income is most often measured as a result of two
statistics - interest spread and net interest margin. The difference between the
yields on earning assets and the rates paid for interest bearing liabilities
supporting those funds represents the interest spread. Because non-interest
bearing sources of funds such as demand deposits and stockholders' equity also
support earning assets, the net interest margin exceeds the interest spread.
The following tables show changes in interest income, interest expense and net
interest resulting from changes in volume and rate variances for major
categories of earnings assets and interest bearing liabilities.
2003 vs 2002
(In Thousands)
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Net Due to Change in
Change Volume Rate
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INTEREST EARNED ON:
Loans $ (1,076) $ 1,742 $ (2,818)
Taxable investment securities (1,305) (328) (977)
Tax-exempt investment securities 88 210 (122)
Interest bearing deposits 1 48 (47)
Federal funds sold (25) (6) (19)
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TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS $ (2,317) $ 1,667 $ (3,984)
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INTEREST PAID ON:
Savings deposits $ (211) $ 97 $ (308)
Other time deposits (4,533) (299) (4,234)
Other borrowed money 87 575 (488)
Federal funds purchased and
securities sold under agreement to
repurchase (39) (41) 2
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $ (4,696) $ 332 $ (5,028)
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2002 vs 2001
(In Thousands)
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Net Due to Change in
Change Volume Rate
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INTEREST EARNED ON:
Loans $ (5,419) $ 355 $ (5,774)
Taxable investment securities 207 1,340 (1,133)
Tax-exempt investment securities 312 417 (105)
Interest bearing deposits (206) 21 (227)
Federal funds sold (415) (129) (286)
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TOTAL INTEREST EARNING ASSETS $ (5,521) $ 2,004 $ (7,525)
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INTEREST PAID ON:
Savings deposits $ (3,193) $ 157 $ (3,350)
Other time deposits (2,180) 615 (2,795)
Other borrowed money (1,095) (170) (925)
Federal funds purchased and
securities sold under agreement to
repurchase (1) (36) 35
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TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES $ (6,469) $ 566 $ (7,035)
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Interest income on loans decreased $1.1 million for 2003 and $5.4 million for
2002. The decrease for 2003 and 2002 was primarily due to a drop in interest
rates. This drop was offset by the significant decrease in interest expense due
to change in rates on other time deposits of $4.2 million for 2003 and $2.8
million for 2002. The interest rate on the matured certificates of 2003 was
often 3% - 4% higher than what the money was able to be reinvested at due to the
lower interest rate environment of the last three years along with the
customer's propensity to invest for shorter time periods.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The Company increased the allowance for loan loss for 2003. The allowance stands
at $7.3 million for 2003 compared to $6.4 million for 2002. The Bank has worked
hard to improve loan quality while making credit available to all of those who
are in need and deemed an acceptable credit risk. The allowance for loan losses,
an estimate of loans currently in the loan portfolio that might become
uncollectible was established at 1.3 percent of the total loan portfolio for
2002 compared to 1.5 percent of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2003. This
increase was due to the continued concern of the slow pickup of the economy and
its effect on our customers going forward. Charge-off activity of $7.3 million
was extremely high for 2003 compared to $4.2 and $3.1 million for 2002 and 2001,
respectively. The allowance for loan loss activity resulted in expense of $6.9,
$2.2 and $2.6 million for 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. As stated
previously, a portion was to increase the allowance while the vast majority was
attributed to replenishing the allowance due to the charge-off activity of the
commercial loan portfolio. The number of commercial credits that were
charged-off was limited but the amounts were considerable. One large credit has
impacted all three years of activity and the Company is no longer carrying a
balance on that credit. The Company does not expect to see the same level of
significant charge-offs in future years.
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Non-interest income of $8.0 million is an increase of $2.1 million over 2002.
Non-interest income for 2002 of $5.8 million is just slightly less than that for
2001 of $5.9 million. Both 2003 and 2001 experienced a dramatic rise due to an
increase in fixed rate mortgage loan activity as a result of the favorable
interest rates for such loans. These types of loans are sold to investors while
the Bank retains the mortgage servicing rights on these loans. As a result,
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mortgage servicing rights income was $1.7 million for 2001 and $1.1 million for
2003. Mortgage rates increased slightly in 2002 and the level of mortgage
activity slowed. With the return of more favorable interest rates during 2003,
the mortgage activity was again brisk. Along with the mortgage servicing rights
income, gains on the sale of those loans increased in 2003. The recognition of
both income sources due to the mortgage activity was at a high of $3.3 million
in 2003 compared to $1.6 and $2.1 million for 2002 and 2001, respectively.
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Non-interest expense has increased only slightly during the last three years,
growing from $17.2 million in 2001 to $17.8 million in 2003. The Company
continues to maintain low cost levels while striving to grow the business.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Effective tax rates were 24.38%, 28.78%, and 29.98% for 2003, 2002 and 2001,
respectively. The Company has increased its tax-exempt holdings each year and
also added bank owned life insurance in the last quarter of 2002.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Average earning assets have again demonstrated consistent growth over the last
three years. Average earnings assets for 2003 were $679 million compared to $656
million for 2002 and $620 million for 2001. This growth in average earnings
assets represent a 3.5 percent and 5.8 percent increase for 2003 and 2002,
respectively. Increases in 2003 are attributed to loans and tax-exempt
securities. Average interest bearing liabilities have also shown steady
increases, rising $13 million in 2003 and $26 million in 2002.
SECURITIES
Security balances at December 31 are summarized below:
(In Thousands)
------------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury and Government Agencies $ 103,470 $ 104,618 $ 92,622
Mortgage-backed securities 14,178 16,618 21,409
State and local governments 51,016 55,860 50,819
Corporate debt securities 1,981 1,650 7,091
Commercial paper - - 974
Equity securities 47 47 47
--------- --------- ---------
$ 170,692 $ 178,793 $ 172,962
========= ========= =========
The following table sets forth (dollars in thousands) the maturities of
investment securities at December 31, 2003 and the weighted average yields of
such securities calculated on the basis of cost and effective yields weighted
for the scheduled maturity of each security. Tax-equivalent adjustments, using a
thirty-four percent rate have been made in yields on obligations of state and
political subdivisions. Stocks of domestic corporations have not been included.
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Maturities
-------------------------------------------
After One Year
Within One Year Within Five Years
-------------------------------------------
Amount Yield Amount Yield
-------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury $ 2,379 3.08% $ 4,258 2.10%
U.S. Government agency 49,453 4.11% 47,380 3.02%
Mortgage-backed securities 189 6.96% 13,989 3.97%
State and local governments 8,516 5.41% 21,934 5.65%
Taxable state and local governments 3,444 5.69% 3,477 5.79%
Corporate debt securities 1,981 2.19%
Maturities
--------------------------------------------
After Five Years
Within Ten Years After Ten Years
--------------------------------------------
Amount Yield Amount Yield
--------------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury $ - - $ - -
U.S. Government agency - - - -
Mortgage-backed securities - - - -
State and local governments 12,625 5.47% 425 6.32%
Taxable state and local governments 595 6.29% - -
Corporate debt securities - - - -
At December 31, 2003 the Bank did not hold a large block of any one investment
security, except for U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies. The Bank
also holds stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati at a cost of $3.5
million. This is required in order to obtain Federal Home Loan Bank Loans.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The Bank's various loan portfolios are subject to varying levels of credit risk.
Management mitigates these risks through portfolio diversification and through
standardization of lending policies and procedures.
The following table shows the Bank's loan portfolio by category of loan:
(In Thousands)
--------------------------------------------------------------
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------
Loans:
Commercial/industrial $ 102,101 $ 100,119 $ 96,992 $ 96,990 $ 100,996
Agricultural 63,082 66,136 53,717 51,337 46,035
Real estate mortgage 267,312 278,933 247,545 261,289 237,056
Consumer 47,984 51,156 55,845 69,081 71,662
Industrial Development Bds 7,944 7,810 7,590 8,647 7,015
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total Loans $ 488,423 $ 504,154 $ 461,689 $ 487,344 $ 462,764
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
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The following table shows the maturity of loans:
Maturities (In Thousands)
-------------------------------------------------
After One
Within Year Within After
One Year Five Years Five Years Total
-------------------------------------------------
Commercial and industrial $ 31,811 $ 30,329 $ 39,961 $ 102,101
Agricultural 43,823 11,310 7,949 63,082
Real estate mortgage 11,802 19,491 236,019 267,312
Consumer 9,498 33,095 5,391 47,984
Industrial Development Bonds 1,504 1,657 4,783 7,944
The following table presents the total of loans due after one year which have 1)
predetermined interest rates and 2) floating or adjustable interest rates:
(In Thousands)
-----------------------
Fixed Variable
Rate Rate
-----------------------
Commercial and industrial $ 40,105 $ 30,185
Agricultural 12,314 6,945
Real estate 32,957 222,553
Consumer, Credit Card and overdrafts 38,486 -
Industrial Development Bonds 6,440 -
The following table summarizes the Company's non-accrual and past due loans as
of December 31 for each of the last five years:
(In Thousands)
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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Non-accrual loans $ 6,236 $ 5,792 $ 5,353 $ 6,622 $ 6,504
Accruing loans past due
90 days or more 2,042 2,674 5,408 2,577 2,264
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total $ 8,278 $ 8,466 $ 10,761 $ 9,199 $ 8,768
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
As of December 31, 2003, management, to the best of their knowledge, is not
aware of any significant loans, group of loans or segments of the loan portfolio
not included above, where there are serious doubts as to the ability of the
borrowers to comply with the present loan payment terms.
Although loans may be classified as non-performing, some pay on a regular basis,
many continue to pay interest irregularly or at less than original contractual
rates. Interest income that would have been recorded under the original terms of
these loans was $1.5 million for 2002 and $530 thousand for 2003. Any
collections of interest on non-accrual loans are included in interest income
when collected. This amounted to $346 for 2003, $195 for 2002, $257 thousand for
2001.
Loans are placed on non-accrual status in the event that the loan is in past due
status for more than 90 days or payment in full of principle and interest is not
expected.
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The $6.2 million of non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2003 are secured.
At December 31, 2003 the Bank has $21 million of loans which it considers to be
potential problem loans in that the borrowers are experiencing financial
difficulties. These loans are subject to constant management attention and are
reviewed more frequently than quarterly.
The amount of the potential problem loans was considered in management's review
of the loan loss reserve required at December 31, 2003.
In extending credit to families, businesses and governments, banks accept a
measure of risk against which an allowance for possible loan loss is established
by way of expense charges to earnings. This expense, used to enlarge a bank's
allowance for loan losses, is determined by management based on a detailed
monthly review of the risk factors affecting the loan portfolio, including
general economic conditions, changes in the portfolio mix, past due loan-loss
experience and the financial condition of the bank's borrowers.
At December 31, 2003, the Bank had loans outstanding to individuals and firms
engaged in the various fields of agriculture in the amount of $63 million. The
ratio of this segment of loans to the total loan portfolio is not considered
unusual for a bank engaged in and servicing rural communities.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated based on an assessment of the losses
inherent in the loan portfolio. This assessment results in an allowance
consisting of two components, allocated and unallocated.
Management considers several different risk assessments in determining the
allowance for loan losses. The allocated component of the allowance for loan
losses reflects expected losses resulting from an analysis of individual loans,
developed through specific credit allocations for individual loans and
historical loss experience for each loan category. For those loans where the
internal credit rating is at or below a predetermined classification and
management can reasonably estimate the loss that will be sustained based upon
collateral, the borrowers operating activity and economic conditions in which
the borrower operates, a specific allocation is made. For those borrowers that
are not currently behind in their payment, but for which management believes
based on economic conditions and operating activities of the borrower, the
possibility exists for future collection problems, a reserve is established. The
amount of reserve allocated to each loan portfolio is based on past loss
experiences and the different levels of risk within each loan portfolio. The
historical loan loss portion is determined using a historical loss analysis by
loan category.
The unallocated portion of the reserve for loan losses is determined based on
management's assessment of general economic conditions as well as specific
economic factors in the Bank's marketing area. This assessment inherently
involves a higher degree of uncertainty. It represents estimated inherent but
undetected losses within the portfolio that are probable due to uncertainties in
economic conditions, delays in obtaining information, including unfavorable
information about a borrower's financial condition and other current risk
factors that may not have yet manifested themselves in the Bank's historical
loss factors used to determine the allocated component of the allowance.
Actual charge-off of loan balances is based upon periodic evaluations of the
loan portfolio by management. These evaluations consider several factors,
including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, financial condition
of the borrower, and collateral.
As presented below, charge-offs increased to $7.3 million for 2003, and the
provision was $6.9 million. Both of these amounts are up significantly over
prior years. Credit losses in the installment loan and real estate loan
portfolio have remained fairly steady even given the downturn in the economy.
The increase was primarily the result of a few large commercial credits included
in the $5.7 charged off in the commercial and agricultural segment. Commercial
net charge-offs of $5.13 million account for 85% of the total net charge offs
for 2003.
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The following table presents a reconciliation of the allowance for loan losses:
(In Thousands)
---------------------------------------------------------
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
---------------------------------------------------------
Loans $ 488,247 $ 498,078 $ 461,689 $ 487,344 $ 462,764
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Daily average of outstanding loans $ 500,517 $ 475,035 $ 472,181 $ 475,035 $ 428,087
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Allowance for loan losses-Jan. 1 $ 6,400 $ 7,275 $ 7,160 $ 6,750 $ 5,850
Loans Charged off:
Commercial & Agricultural 5,706 2,987 1,826 257 185
Consumer 1,156 1,050 1,254 1,883 1,085
Real estate mortgages 424 215 54 233 304
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7,286 4,252 3,134 2,373 1,574
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Loan Recoveries:
Commercial & Agricultural 601 801 421 358 493
Consumer 546 366 191 923 331
Real estate mortgages 136 16 5 6 13
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
1,283 1,183 617 1,287 837
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net Charge Offs 6,003 3,069 2,517 1,086 737
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Provision for loan loss 6,903 2,194 2,632 1,496 1,637
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Allowance for loan losses-Dec. 31 $ 7,300 $ 6,400 $ 7,275 $ 7,160 $ 6,750
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Ratio of net charge-offs to average
Loans outstanding 1.20% 0.65% 0.53% 0.23% 0.17%
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Allocation of the allowance for loan losses among the various loan categories is
as follows:
% of Loans
in each
Amount Category to
(000's) Total Loans
-----------------------
Balance at End of Period Applicable To:
Commercial/industrial $ 1,816 1.78%
Agricultural 674 1.07%
Real estate 531 0.20%
Consumer 451 0.94%
Unallocated 3,928 48.80%
---------
$ 7,400 1.52%
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DEPOSITS
The amount of outstanding time certificates of deposits and other time deposits
in amounts of $100,000 or more by maturity are as follows:
(In Thousands)
--------------------------------------------------
Over Three Over One
Months Year Less Over
Under Less Than Than Three Three
Three Months One Year Years Years
--------------------------------------------------
Time Deposits $ 3,610 $ 28,439 $ 69,726 $ 1,304
The following table presents the average amount of and average rate paid on each
deposit category:
(In Thousands)
--------------------------------------------------
Demand NOW Savings Time
Deposits Accounts Accounts Accounts
--------------------------------------------------
December 31, 2003:
Average balance $ 43,924 $ 101,132 $ 107,912 $ 326,966
Average rate 0.00% 0.77% 0.66% 3.47%
December 31, 2002:
Average balance $ 40,485 $ 93,084 $ 104,735 $ 333,247
Average rate 0.00% 1.18% 1.32% 4.53%
December 31, 2001:
Average balance $ 38,377 $ 75,765 $ 118,393 $ 319,326
Average rate 0.00% 2.00% 2.86% 5.67%
LIQUIDITY
Maintaining sufficient funds to meet depositor and borrower needs on a daily
basis continues to be among our management's top priorities. This is
accomplished not only by the immediately liquid resources of cash, due from
banks and federal funds sold, but also by the Bank's available for sale
securities portfolio. The average aggregate balance of these assets was $195
million during 2002 compared to $194 million for 2003 representing 28 percent
and 27 percent of total average assets, respectively. Of the almost $168 million
of debt securities in the portfolio as of December 31, 2003, $29 million or 17
percent of the portfolio is expected to mature in 2003. Taking into
consideration possible calls of the debt securities, the amount climbs to $64
million or 37.5 percent of the portfolio becomes a source of funds.
Historically, the primary source of liquidity has been core deposits that
include non-interest bearing demand deposits, NOW, money market accounts and
time deposits of individuals. Through marketing efforts and competitive interest
rates, new customers and additional deposits were attracted during 2003. Core
deposits increased again in 2003 pushed by the move of time deposits. Overall
deposits increased an average of $8.4 million over 2002 compared to 2002's
increase over 2001 of $19.7 million in average deposits. These increases
represent 1.5 percent and 3.6 percent in average total deposits, respectively.
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Again, historically, the primary use of new funds is placing the funds back into
the community through loans for the acquisition of new homes, consumer products
and for business development. The use of new funds for loans is measured by the
loan to deposit ratio. The Company's loan to deposit ratio for 2003 was 83.53
percent, 2002 was 86.32 percent, 2001 was 82.71 percent. A decrease in 2003 was
caused by the selling of mortgages to the secondary market, the charge off
activity and the general slowing of loan demand.
Short-term debt such as federal funds purchased and securities sold under
agreement to repurchase also provides the Company with liquidity. Short-term
debt for both federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to
repurchase amounted to $27.3 million at the end of 2003 compared to $38.2
million at December 31, 2002 and $26.5 million at the end of 2001.
Other borrowings are also a source of funds. Other borrowings consist of loans
from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. These funds are then used to
provide fixed rate mortgage loans secured by homes in our community. Borrowings
from this source decreased by $4.3 million to $24.4 million at December 31,
2003. This compares to decreased borrowings during 2001 of $13.4 to $17.4
million at December 31, 2001, and increased borrowings during 2002 to end the
year 2002 at $28.7 million.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Shareholders' equity was $74.9 million as of December 31, 2003 compared to $77.7
million at December 31, 2002. The Company reduced capital slightly by an
increased dividend payout during 2003, specifically with a one-time additional
dividend of $5 per share, for an aggregate of $6.5 million. The Company
continues to have a strong capital base and to maintain regulatory capital
ratios that are significantly above the defined regulatory capital ratios.
At December 31, 2003, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank and Farmers & Merchants
Bancorp, Inc had total risk-based capital ratios of 15.42% and 15.52%,
respectively. Core capital to risk-based asset ratios of 11.23% and 14.27% are
well in excess of regulatory guidelines.
The Bank's leverage ratio of 8.1% is also substantially in excess of regulatory
guidelines as is the Company's at 10.23%.
The Company's subsidiaries are restricted by regulations from making dividend
distributions in excess of certain prescribed amounts.
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
The primary functions of asset/liability management are to assure adequate
liquidity and maintain an appropriate balance between interest earning assets
and interest bearing liabilities. It involves the management of the balance
sheet mix, maturities, repricing characteristics and pricing components to
provide an adequate and stable net interest margin with an acceptable level of
risk. Interest rate sensitivity management seeks to avoid fluctuating net
interest margins and to enhance consistent growth of net interest income through
periods of changing interest rates.
Changes in net income, other than those related to volume arise when interest
rates on assets reprice in a time frame or interest rate environment that is
different from that of the repricing period for liabilities. Changes in net
interest income also arise from changes in the mix of interest-earning assets
and interest-bearing liabilities.
Historically, the Bank has maintained liquidity through cash flows generated in
the normal course of business, loan repayments, maturing earning assets, the
acquisition of new deposits, and borrowings. The Bank's asset and liability
management program is designed to maximize net interest income over the long
term while taking into consideration both credit and interest rate risk.
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Interest rate sensitivity varies with different types of interest-earning assets
and interest bearing liabilities. Overnight federal funds on which rates change
daily and loans that are tied to the market rate differ considerably from
long-term investment securities and fixed rate loans. Similarly, time deposits
over $100,000 and money market certificates are much more interest rate
sensitive than passbook savings accounts. The Bank utilizes shock analysis to
examine the amount of exposure an instant rate change of 100, 200, and 300 basis
points in both increasing and decreasing directions would have on the
financials. Acceptable ranges of earnings and equity at risk are established and
decisions are made to maintain those levels based on the shock results.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others" (FIN 45), which addresses the disclosure to be made by a
guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations
under guarantees. FIN 45 also requires the recognition of a liability by a
guarantor at the inception of certain guarantees. FIN 45 requires the guarantor
to recognize a liability for the non-contingent component of the guarantee; this
is the obligation to stand ready to perform in the event that specified
triggering events or conditions occur. The initial measurement of this liability
is the fair value of the guarantee at inception. The recognition of the
liability is required even if it is not probable that payments will be required
under the guarantee or if the guarantee was issued with a premium payment or as
part of a transaction with multiple elements. The Company has adopted the
disclosure requirements of FIN 45 and has applied the recognition and
measurement provisions for all guarantees entered into or modified after March
31, 2003. The adoption of this interpretation had no significant effect on the
Company's earnings or financial position.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46), "Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities." This Interpretation clarifies the application of
ARB No. 51, "Consolidation Financial Statements," for certain entities in which
equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial
interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities
without additional subordinated support from other parties. The Company has no
variable interest entities; therefore the pronouncement has no effect on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This Statement amends and
clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments,
including certain embedded derivatives, and for hedging activities under SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This
Statement amends SFAS No. 133 to reflect the decisions made as part of the
Derivatives
Implementation Group (DIG) and in other FASB projects or deliberations. SFAS No.
149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and
for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. Adoption of this
Standard did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity." This Statement
establishes standards for how an entity classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. This
Statement requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within
its scope as a liability. This Statement is effective for financial instruments
entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise was effective at the
beginning if the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This
adoption of this standard had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
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IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES
The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto presented herein have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which
require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of
historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing
power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected
in the increased cost of the Company's operations. Unlike most industrial
companies, nearly all the assets and liabilities of the Company are monetary in
nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on the Company's
performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates
do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the
prices of goods and services.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and
equity prices. The primary market risk to which we are subject is interest rate
risk. The majority of our interest rate risk arises from the instruments,
positions and transactions entered into for purposes other than trading such as
loans, available for sale securities, interest bearing deposits, short term
borrowings and long term borrowings. Interest rate risk occurs when interest
bearing assets and liabilities reprice at different times as market interest
rates change. For example, if fixed rate assets are funded with variable rate
debt, the spread between asset and liability rates will decline or turn negative
if rates increase.
Interest rate risk is managed within an overall asset/liability framework. The
principal objectives of asset/liability management are to manage sensitivity of
net interest spreads and net income to potential changes in interest rates.
Funding positions are kept within predetermined limits designed to ensure that
risk-taking is not excessive and that liquidity is properly managed. In the
event that our asset/liabilities management strategies are unsuccessful, our
profitability may be adversely affected.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
We have established various accounting policies that govern the application of
generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of our financial
statements. Our significant accounting policies are discussed in the footnotes
to the consolidated financial statements. Application of these accounting
policies involves judgments and assumptions by management that have a material
impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. The judgments
and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
We believe that the following topic involves the most critical area our
operations and the accounting policy associated with this area requires the most
significant judgments, assumptions and estimates.
The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of credit losses
inherent in the Bank's loan portfolio at the report date. The estimate is a
composite of a variety of factors including past experience, collateral value,
and the general economy. The allowance includes a specific portion, a formula
driven portion, and a general nonspecific portion. The collection and ultimate
recovery of the book value of the collateral, in most cases, is beyond our
control.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors' Report
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 and 2002
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002
and 2001
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the year ended
December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002
and 2001
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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[PLANTE MORAN LOGO] PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
Suite 500
2601 Cambridge Court
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Tel: 248.375.7100
Fax : 248.375.7101
plantemoran.com
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Archbold, Ohio
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Farmers &
Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the year ended December 31, 2003. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Bank's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the 2003 consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and
the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year
then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC
February 6, 2004
Auburn Hills, Michigan
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[KK KROUSE, KERN & CO., INC. LOGO]
KROUSE,KERN & Co.,Inc.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
6509 MUTUAL DRIVE
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46825
260-496-8297
FAX 260-496-8187
1210 WEST HIGH STREET
BRYAN, OHIO 43506
419-636-4569
FAX 419-636-4560
110 WEST AIRPORT HIGHWAY
SUITE 203
SWANTON, OHIO 43558
419-826-9855
January 10, 2003
Board of Directors
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
Archbold, Ohio
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp,
Inc. and subsidiaries, Archbold, Ohio, as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the
related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and
cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free from material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statement. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinions.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Farmers
& Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries, as of December 31, 2002 and 2001,
and the results of its consolidated operations and cash flows for the years
ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
[KROUSE, KERN & CO., INC.]
KROUSE, KERN & CO., INC.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Member of
Polaris International
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(000,s OMITTED, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(In Thousands)
-------------------
2003 2002
-------------------
ASSETS
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 18,873 $ 18,508
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 662 279
-------- --------
Total cash and cash equivalents 19,535 18,787
Securities - available for sale (Note 3) 170,692 178,793
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 3,462 3,328
Loans held for sale 176 6,076
Loans, net (Note 4) 480,163 491,021
Premises and equipment (Note 5) 15,874 15,034
Other assets 15,801 13,447
-------- --------
TOTAL ASSETS $705,703 $726,486
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits (Note 7)
Noninterest-bearing $ 50,710 $ 43,808
Interest-bearing
NOW accounts 98,639 103,316
Savings 106,739 99,657
Time 318,978 329,592
-------- --------
Total deposits 575,066 576,373
Federal funds purchased 6,590 9,570
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 20,729 28,630
Long-term debt (Note 9) 24,374 28,696
Dividend payable 715 650
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 3,373 4,829
-------- --------
Total liabilities 630,847 648,748
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE 14 AND 15)
Common stock - No par value - 1,500,000 shares
authorized; 1,300,000 shares issued 12,677 12,677
Retained earnings 60,196 61,345
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,983 3,716
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity 74,856 77,738
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $705,703 $726,486
======== ========
See Note to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(000,s OMITTED, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
----------------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
----------------------------------------
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, including fees $ 34,233 $ 35,309 $ 40,728
Debt securities:
U.S. Treasury and government agency 4,454 5,378 4,981
Municipalities 2,196 2,280 1,798
Corporate debt securities 29 224 528
Dividends 136 150 206
Federal funds sold 33 58 473
Other 26 25 231
----------- ----------- ------------
Total interest income 41,107 43,424 48,945
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 12,830 17,574 22,947
Federal funds purchased and securities sold
under agreements to repurchase 376 415 1,016
Borrowed funds 1,077 990 1,485
----------- ----------- ------------
Total interest expense 14,283 18,979 25,448
----------- ----------- ------------
NET INTEREST INCOME - Before provision for loan losses 26,824 24,445 23,497
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES (Note 4) 6,903 2,194 2,632
----------- ----------- ------------
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR LOAN LOSSES 19,921 22,251 20,865
NONINTEREST INCOME
Customer service fees 2,028 2,032 1,899
Other service charges and fees 2,120 2,216 1,686
Net gain on sale of loans 3,309 1,552 2,146
Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities 528 76 228
----------- ----------- ------------
Total noninterest income 7,985 5,876 5,959
NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries 7,067 7,201 7,059
Employee benefits 2,181 2,140 1,937
Occupancy expense 592 444 482
Furniture and equipment 1,445 1,566 1,444
Data processing 996 1,022 1,001
Franchise taxes 922 815 842
Mortgage servicing rights expense 723 902 911
Other general and administrative 3,895 3,650 3,500
----------- ----------- ------------
Total other operating expenses 17,821 17,740 17,176
----------- ----------- ------------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,085 10,387 9,648
INCOME TAXES 2,459 2,989 2,892
----------- ----------- ------------
NET INCOME $ 7,626 $ 7,398 $ 6,756
=========== =========== ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC $ 5.87 $ 5.69 $ 5.20
=========== =========== ============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
=========== =========== ============
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(000's OMITTED, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated
Shares of Other Total
Common Common Retained Comprehensive Stockholders
Stock Stock Earnings Income (Loss) Equity
-------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - January 1, 2001 1,300,000 $ 12,677 $ 51,416 $ 895 $ 64,988
Comprehensive income (Note 1):
Net income - - 6,756 - 6,756
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - 686 686
--------- -------- -------- ------------- ------------
Total comprehensive income 7,442
Cash dividends declared - $1.60 per share - - (2,080) - (2,080)
--------- -------- -------- ------------- ------------
BALANCE - December 31, 2001 1,300,000 12,677 56,092 1,581 70,350
Comprehensive income (Note 1):
Net income - - 7,398 - 7,398
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - 2,135 2,135
--------- -------- -------- ------------- ------------
Total comprehensive income 9,533
Cash dividends declared - $1.65 per share - - (2,145) - (2,145)
--------- -------- -------- ------------- ------------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(000's OMITTED, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated
Shares of Other Total
Common Common Retained Comprehensive Stockholders
Stock Stock Earnings Income (Loss) Equity
------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE - December 31, 2002 1,300,000 12,677 61,345 3,716 77,738
Comprehensive income (Note 1):
Net income - - 7,626 - 7,626
Change in net unrealized gain on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment and tax effects - - - (1,733) (1,733)
--------- ------- -------- ------------- ------------
Total comprehensive income 5,893
Cash dividends declared - $6.75 per share - - (8,775) - (8,775)
--------- ------- -------- ------------- ------------
BALANCE - December 31, 2003 1,300,000 $12,677 $ 60,196 $ 1,983 $ 74,856
========= ======= ======== ============= ============
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, 2002 AND 2001
(000's OMITTED)
2003 2002 2001
--------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 7,626 $ 7,398 $ 6,756
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation 1,216 1,345 1,282
Amortization of servicing rights 723 902 911
Provision for loan loss 6,903 2,194 2,632
Accretion and amortization of securities 1,406 1,360 278
Deferred income taxes (benefit) (126) 245 365
(Gain) loss on sale of other assets 12 (26) 21
Realized gain on sales of available-for-sale securities, net (528) (76) (228)
Net Change in:
Loans held for sale 5,900 (6,076) (13,461)
Change in other assets and other liabilities, net (3,651) 1,101 (2,027)
--------- -------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities 19,481 8,367 (3,471)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
Sales 16,036 8,282 10,882
Maturities, prepayments and calls 75,412 65,280 46,212
Purchases (86,849) (77,508) (116,015)
Loan and lease originations and principal collections, net 3,955 (25,390) 23,230
Proceeds from sales of assets - 424 195
Purchase of life insurance contracts - (5,057) -
Additions to premises and equipment (2,068) (4,551) (3,469)
--------- -------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 6,486 (38,520) (38,965)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits (1,307) 10,215 49,694
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreements to repurchase (10,881) 11,661 7,636
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 10,000 15,000 5,000
Repayment of long-term debt (14,322) (3,714) (18,377)
Cash dividends paid on common stock (8,709) (2,210) (1,950)
--------- -------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (25,219) 30,952 42,003
--------- -------- ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 748 799 (433)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of Year 18,787 17,988 18,421
--------- -------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of Year $ 19,535 $ 18,787 $ 17,988
========= ======== =========
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 14,824 $ 19,370 $ 25,665
========= ======== =========
Income taxes $ 5,326 $ 1,316 $ 3,480
========= ======== =========
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
The Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) through its bank subsidiary,
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank provide a variety of financial services to
individuals and small businesses through its offices in Northwest Ohio.
CONSOLIDATION POLICY
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Farmers &
Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Farmers &
Merchants State Bank (the Bank), a commercial banking institution, and the
Farmers & Merchants Life Insurance Company, a reinsurance company for life,
accident and health insurance for the Bank's consumer credits. All significant
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on
estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the
economic environment and market conditions. In connection with the determination
of the estimated losses on loans, management obtains independent appraisals for
significant collateral.
The Bank's loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral including
real property, consumer assets, and business assets. Although the Bank has a
diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors' ability to
honor their contracts is dependent on local economic conditions in the
agricultural industry.
While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans,
further reductions in the carrying amounts of loans may be necessary based on
changes in local economic conditions. In addition regulatory agencies, as an
integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated
losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additional
losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time
of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that
the estimated losses on loans may change materially in the near term. However,
the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, the Company considers
all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or
less to be cash equivalents. This includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks,
and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are purchased and sold for one
day periods.
SECURITIES
Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. Securities
available-for-sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses
reported in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on securities
available for sale are included in other income (expense) and, when applicable,
are reported as a reclassification
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
adjustment, net of tax, in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses on sales
of securities are determined on the specific-identification method.
Declines in the fair value of individual available-for-sale securities below
their cost that are other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual
securities to their fair value. The related write-downs are included in earnings
as realized losses.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK
The Federal Home Loan Bank stock is recorded at cost since it is not actively
traded. The Federal Home Loan Bank sells and purchases its stock at par;
therefore cost approximates market value. The stock is held as collateral
security for all indebtedness of the Bank to the Federal Home Loan Bank.
LOANS
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable
future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at the amount of unpaid
principal, reduced by unearned discounts and deferred loan fees and costs, as
well as, by the allowance for loan losses. Interest income is accrued on a daily
basis based on the principal outstanding.
Generally, a loan is classified as nonaccrual and the accrual of interest income
is generally discontinued when a loan becomes ninety days past due as to
principal or interest and these loans are placed on a "cash basis" for purposes
of income recognition. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest
when the estimated net realizable value of collateral is sufficient to cover the
principal and accrued interest, and the loan is in the process of collection.
Loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct loan origination costs
are deferred and amortized as a net adjustment to the related loan's yield. The
Bank is generally amortizing these costs over the contractual life of such
loans.
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses
charged to income. Loans deemed to be uncollectable and changes in the allowance
relating to impaired loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses,
and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and
is based on management's periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in
light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio,
adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated
value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This
evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are
susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific, general and unallocated components. The
specific components relate to loans that are classified as either doubtful,
substandard or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as
impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or
collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower that
the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified
loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative
factors. The unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that
could affect management's estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component
of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying
assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses
in the portfolio.
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it
is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of
principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include
payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled
principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant
payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.
Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls
on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances
surrounding the loan and the borrower, including length of the delay, the
reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of
the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is
measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial loans by either the present
value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest
rate, the loan's obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if
the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment.
Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer loans for
impairment disclosures.
LOANS HELD FOR SALE
Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at
the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized
losses, if any, are recognized in a valuation allowance by charges to income.
SERVICING ASSETS
Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired
through purchase or through sale of financial assets. Capitalized servicing
rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into noninterest income in
proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income
of the underlying financial assets. Servicing assets are evaluated for
impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to amortized
cost. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights by predominant
characteristics, such as interest rates and terms. Fair value is determined
using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or
based upon discounted cash flows using market based assumptions. Impairment is
recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual stratum, to the
extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the stratum.
OFF BALANCE SHEET INSTRUMENTS
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to
extend credit, including commitments under credit card arrangements, commercial
letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are
recorded when they are funded.
BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Land is carried at cost. Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of
the various properties and is computed using straight line and accelerated
methods. Costs for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as
incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments",
requires disclosure of the fair value information about financial instruments,
both assets and liabilities, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for
which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market
prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value
or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by
assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of cash flows. In
that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by
comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in
immediate settlement of the instrument. FASB Statement No. 107 excludes certain
financial instruments and all non-financial instruments from its disclosure
requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not
represent the underlying value of the Company.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability
(or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or
liability is determined based on the tax effects of the various temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets
and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders
divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. The Company has no dilutive shares.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains
and losses be included in net income. Certain changes in assets and liabilities,
such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are
reported as a separate component of the equity section of the balance sheet.
Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.
The components of other comprehensive income and related tax effects are as
follows:
(In Thousands)
------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
------------------------------
Net Unrealized gain (loss) on
available-for-sale securities $ (2,100) $ 3,311 $ 1,267
Tax Effect 714 (1,126) (431)
-------- -------- --------
Net-of-tax amount (1,386) 2,185 836
-------- -------- --------
Reclassification adjustment for gain on sale of
available-for-sale securities $ (528) $ (76) $ (228)
Tax Effect 181 26 78
-------- -------- --------
Net-of-tax amount (347) (50) (150)
-------- -------- --------
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income
other comprehensive income $ (1,733) $ 2,135 $ 686
======== ======== ========
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others" (FIN 45), which addresses the disclosure to be made by a
guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements about its obligations
under guarantees. FIN 45 also requires the recognition of a liability by a
guarantor at the inception of certain guarantees. FIN 45 requires the guarantor
to recognize a liability for the non-contingent component of the guarantee; this
is the obligation to stand ready to perform in the event that specified
triggering events or conditions occur. The initial measurement of this liability
is the fair value of the guarantee at inception. The recognition of the
liability is required even if it is not probable that payments will be required
under the guarantee or if the guarantee was issued with a premium payment or as
part of a transaction with multiple elements. The Company has adopted the
disclosure requirements of FIN 45 and has applied the recognition and
measurement provisions for all guarantees entered into or modified after March
31, 2003. The adoption of this interpretation had no significant effect on the
Company's earnings or financial position.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46), "Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities." This Interpretation clarifies the application of
ARB No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," for certain entities in which
equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial
interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities
without additional subordinated support from other parties. The Company has no
variable interest entities; therefore, the pronouncement has no effect on the
Company's consolidated financial statements.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This Statement amends and
clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments,
including certain embedded derivatives, and for hedging activities under SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This
Statement amends SFAS No. 133 to reflect the decisions made as part of the
Derivatives Implementation Group (DIG) and in other FASB projects or
deliberations. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified
after June 30, 2003, and for hedging relationships designated after June 30,
2003. Adoption of this Standard did not have an effect on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial
Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity." This Statement
establishes standards for how an entity classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. This
Statement requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within
its scope as a liability. This Statement is effective for financial instruments
entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise was effective at the
beginning if the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. This
adoption of this standard had no effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain amounts in the 2002 and 2001 consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform with the 2003 presentation.
NOTE 2 - RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND AMOUNTS DUE FROM BANK
The Bank is required to maintain average balances on hand with the Federal
Reserve Bank. The aggregate reserves required at December 31, 2003 and 2002 were
$6.0 million and $9.2 million, respectively.
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NOTE 2 - RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND AMOUNTS DUE FROM BANK (CONTINUED)
The Company and its subsidiaries maintain cash balances with high quality credit
institutions. At times such balances may be in excess of the federally insured
limits.
NOTE 3 - SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of securities, with gross unrealized gains and
losses, follows:
(In Thousands)
-----------------------------------------------
2003
-----------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
Cost Gains Losses Value
-----------------------------------------------
Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury $ 6,607 $ 30 $ - $ 6,637
U.S. Government agency 95,906 1,246 319 96,833
Mortgage-backed securities 14,138 193 153 14,178
State and local governments 48,991 2,140 115 51,016
Corporate debt securities 1,999 - 18 1,981
Equity securities 47 - - 47
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 167,688 $ 3,609 $ 605 $ 170,692
========= ========== ========== =========
(In Thousands)
-----------------------------------------------
2002
-----------------------------------------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Market
Cost Gains Losses Value
-----------------------------------------------
Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury $ 4,125 $ 90 $ - $ 4,215
U.S. Government agency 97,569 2,834 - 100,403
Mortgage-backed securities 16,123 495 - 16,618
State and local governments 53,683 2,209 32 55,860
Corporate debt securities 1,615 35 - 1,650
Equity securities 47 - - 47
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 173,162 $ 5,663 $ 32 $ 178,793
========= ========== ========== =========
The gross realized gains and losses for the years ended December 31, are
presented below:
(In Thousands)
-----------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-----------------------------------
Gross realized gains $ 528 $ 79 $ 228
Gross realized losses - (3) -
--------- ---------- ----------
Net Realized Gains $ 528 $ 76 $ 228
========= ========== ==========
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The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2003, by
contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay
obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
(In Thousands)
----------------------
Amortized
Cost Fair Value
----------------------
One year or less $ 28,660 $ 29,242
After one year through five years 97,496 99,256
After five years through ten years 37,921 38,477
After ten years 3,564 3,670
--------- ----------
167,641 170,645
Equity securities 47 47
--------- ----------
Total $ 167,688 $ 170,692
========= ==========
Investments with a carrying value of $131 million at December 31, 2003 and 2002
were pledged to secure public deposits and securities sold under repurchase
agreements.
NOTE 4 - LOANS
Loans at December 31, are summarized below:
(In Thousands)
---------------------
2003 2002
---------------------
Loans:
Real estate $ 267,136 $ 263,200
Commercial and industrial 102,101 108,037
Agricultural (excluding real estate) 63,082 66,136
Consumer and other loans 47,848 52,735
Overdrafts 136 160
Industrial Development Bonds 7,944 7,810
--------- ---------
488,247 498,078
Less: Deferred loan fees and costs (784) (657)
--------- ---------
487,463 497,421
Less: Allowance for loan losses (7,300) (6,400)
--------- ---------
Loans - Net $ 480,163 $ 491,021
========= =========
The following is a maturity schedule by major category of loans including
available for sale loans:
(In Thousands)
-----------------------------------
Principal Payments Due Within
-----------------------------------
Two to After
One Year Five Years Five Years
-----------------------------------
Real estate loans $ 11,802 $ 19,491 $ 236,019
Commercial and industrial loans 31,811 30,329 39,961
Agricultural (excluding real estate) 43,823 11,310 7,949
Consumer, Master Card and Overdrafts 9,498 33,095 5,391
Industrial Development Bonds 1,504 1,657 4,783
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NOTE 4 - LOANS (CONTINUED)
The distribution of fixed rate loans and variable rate loans by major loan
category is as follows as of December 31, 2003:
(In Thousands)
---------------------
Fixed Variable
Rate Rate
---------------------
Real estate loans $ 42,563 $ 224,749
Commercial and industrial loans 50,322 51,779
Agricultural (excluding real estate) 21,870 41,212
Consumer, Master Card and Overdrafts 46,086 1,898
Industrial Development Bonds 7,944 -
One to four family residential mortgage loans amounting to $33.0 million have
been pledged as security for loans the Bank has received from the Federal Home
Loan Bank.
As of December 31, 2003 and 2002 there were $14.2 and $10.4 million,
respectively, of undisbursed loans in process.
The following is an analysis of the allowance for loan loss:
(In Thousands)
-------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------------------------
Allowance for Loan Losses
Balance at beginning of year $ 6,400 $ 7,275 $ 7,160
Provision for loan loss 6,903 2,194 2,632
Recoveries 1,283 1,183 617
Loans charged off (7,286) (4,252) (3,134)
------- ------- -------
Balance - End of year $ 7,300 $ 6,400 $ 7,275
======= ======= =======
The following is a summary of information pertaining to impaired loans:
(In Thousands)
------------------
2003 2002
------------------
Impaired loans without a
valuation allowance $ 2,621 $ 2,388
Impaired loans with a valuation
allowance 18,081 14,990
-------- -------
Total impaired loans $ 20,702 $17,378
======== =======
Valuation allowance related to
impaired loans $ 3,472 $ 2,183
Total non-accrual loans $ 6,236 $ 5,792
Total loans past-due ninety days or more and still accruing $ 2,042 $ 2,674
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NOTE 4 - LOANS (CONTINUED)
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------------------------------
Average investment in
impaired loans $ 19,040 $ 18,574 $ 19,760
======== ======== ========
Interest income recognized
on impaired loans $ 1,227 $ 195 $ 257
======== ======== ========
Interest income recognized on
a cash basis on impaired loans $ 346 $ 195 $ 257
======== ======== ========
No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired
loans.
NOTE 5 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
The major categories of banking premises and equipment and accumulated
depreciation at December 31 are summarized below:
(In Thousands)
-------------------
2003 2002
-------------------
Land $ 2,756 $ 2,769
Buildings (useful life 15-39 years) 15,012 13,974
Furnishings (useful life 3-15 years) 9,389 8,470
-------- --------
27,157 25,213
Less: Accumulated depreciation (11,283) (10,179)
-------- --------
Premises and Equipment (Net) $ 15,874 $ 15,034
======== ========
NOTE 6 - SERVICING
Loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of loans serviced for others were
$242.0 and $209.9 million at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
The balance of capitalized servicing rights included in other assets at December
31, 2003 and 2002, was $1.4 and $1.0 million, respectively.
The following summarizes mortgage servicing rights capitalized and amortized
during each year:
(In Thousands)
------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
------------------------------
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized $ 1,139 $ 260 $ 1,707
======== ======== ========
Mortgage servicing rights amortized $ 723 $ 902 $ 911
======== ======== ========
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NOTE 7 - DEPOSITS
Time deposits at December 31 consist of the following:
(In Thousands)
-------------------
2003 2002
-------------------
Time deposits under $100,000 $215,899 $239,493
Time deposits of $100,000 or more 103,079 90,099
-------- --------
$318,978 $329,592
======== ========
For each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2003, maturities for time
deposits having a remaining term of more than one year follows:
(In Thousands)
-------------
2004 $ 193,104
2005 65,502
2006 53,344
2007 1,900
2008 2,909
thereafter 2,219
-------------
$ 318,978
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NOTE 8 - SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENT TO REPURCHASE
The Bank's policy requires qualifying securities as collateral for the
underlying repurchase agreements. As of December 31, 2003 and 2002 securities
with a book value of $31.8 million and $33.6 million, respectively, were
underlying the repurchase agreements and were under the Bank's control.
NOTE 9 - LONG TERM DEBT
Long term debt consists of various loans from the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Repayment structures vary, ranging from monthly installments, annual payments or
upon maturity. Interest payments are due monthly with interest rates on the
loans varying from 2.24% to 7.05%. Total borrowings were $24.4 and $28.7 million
for 2003 and 2002, respectively. Notes are secured by a blanket lien on 100% of
the one to four family residential mortgage loan portfolio.
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum principal payments:
(In Thousands)
-------------
2004 $ 2,411
2005 2,011
2006 11,720
2007 6,416
2008 711
thereafter 1,105
-------------
$ 24,374
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NOTE 10 - FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31 are as
follows:
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
Current:
Federal $ 2,585 $ 2,749 $ 2,732
Deferred:
Federal (126) 240 160
-------- -------- --------
$ 2,459 $ 2,989 $ 2,892
======== ======== ========
The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to
the effective tax rate:
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
Income tax at statutory rates $ 3,429 $ 3,594 $ 3,411
Increase(decrease) resulting from:
Tax exempt interest (571) (685) (596)
Other (399) 80 77
-------- -------- --------
$ 2,459 $ 2,989 $ 2,892
======== ======== ========
Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 are comprised of the
following:
(In Thousands)
--------------------
2003 2002
-------- --------
Deferred Tax Assets:
Allowance for loan losses $ 2,211 $ 1,890
Other 82 -
-------- --------
2,293 1,890
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accreted discounts on bonds 155 193
FHLB stock dividends 610 564
Mortgage servicing rights 490 348
Other 222 95
Net unrealized gain on available-
for-sale securities 1,020 1,914
-------- --------
2,497 3,114
-------- --------
Net Deferred Tax Liability $ (204) $ (1,224)
======== ========
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NOTE 11 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
The Bank has established a 401(k) profit sharing plan, which allows eligible
employees to save at a minimum one percent of eligible compensation on a pre-tax
basis, subject to certain Internal Revenue Service limitations. The Bank will
match 50% of employee 401(k) contributions up to four percent of total eligible
compensation. In addition, the Bank may make a discretionary contribution from
time to time. A participant is 100% vested in the participant's deferral
contributions and employer matching contributions. A seven-year vesting schedule
applies to employer discretionary contributions. Contributions to the 401(k)
profit sharing plan for both the employer matching contribution and the
discretionary contribution were $505, $509, and $472 thousand for 2003, 2002 and
2001, respectively.
NOTE 12 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has granted loans to senior
officers and directors and their affiliated companies amounting to $16.5 and
$15.8 million at December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Loans made during
2003 were $145.4 million and repayments were $143.1 million.
Deposits to directors, executive officers and companies in which they have a
direct or indirect ownership as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 amounted to $6.2
million and $14.5 million, respectively.
NOTE 13 - OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES
CREDIT RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Bank is a party to credit related financial instruments with
off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing
need of its customer. These financial instruments include commitments to extend
credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit. Such
commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate
risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Bank's exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of
these commitments. The Bank follows the same credit policies in making
commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.
At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the following financial instruments were
outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
(In Thousands)
----------------------
2003 2002
---------- --------
Commitments to extend credit $ 111,203 $ 92,035
Credit card arrangements 15,890 23,582
Standby letters of credit 1,762 2,706
Commitments to extend credit, credit card arrangements and standby letters of
credit all include exposure to some credit loss in the event of nonperformance
of the customer. The Bank's credit policies and procedures for credit
commitments and financial guarantees are the same as those for extensions of
credit that are recorded in the financial statements. Because these instruments
have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them expire without being drawn
upon, they generally do not present any significant liquidity risk to the Bank.
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NOTE 13 - OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS
To reduce credit risk related to the use of credit-related financial
instruments, the Bank might deem it necessary to obtain collateral. The amount
and nature of the collateral obtained is based on the Bank's credit evaluation
of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, securities,
accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment and real estate.
LEGAL CONTINGENCIES
Various legal claims also arise from time to time in the normal course of
business which, in the opinion of management, will have no material effect on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 14 - MINIMUM REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various
regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.
Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and
possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken,
could have a direct material effect on the Company's and Bank's financial
statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for
prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital
guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and
certain off balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting
practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and
other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank
holding companies.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy
require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of:
total risk-based capital and Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined
in the regulations), and Tier I capital to adjusted total assets (as defined).
Management believes, as of December 31, 2003, that the Company and the Bank
meets all the capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2003 the most recent notification from the FDIC indicated the
Bank was categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for
prompt corrective action. To remain categorized as well capitalized, the Bank
will have to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I
leverage ratios as disclosed in the table below. There are no conditions or
events since the most recent notification that management believes have changed
the Bank's prompt corrective action category.
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The Company and the Bank's actual and required capital amounts and ratios as of
December 31, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:
To Be Well Capitalized
Under the Prompt
For Capital Corrective Action
Actual Adequacy Purposes Provisions
--------------------------------------------------------------
(000's) (000's) (000's)
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- ------
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003
Total Risk-Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
CONSOLIDATED $ 79,267 15.52% $ 40,847 8.00% $ 51,059 10.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 78,693 15.42% 40,831 8.00% 51,039 10.00%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
CONSOLIDATED 72,873 14.27% 20,423 4.00% 30,635 6.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 57,302 11.23% 20,416 4.00% 30,623 6.00%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Adjusted Total Assets)
CONSOLIDATED 72,873 10.23% 28,502 4.00% 35,627 5.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 57,302 8.07% 28,420 4.00% 35,524 5.00%
To Be Well Capitalized
Under the Prompt
For Capital Corrective Action
Actual Adequacy Purposes Provisions
--------------------------------------------------------------
(000's) (000's) (000's)
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- ------
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2002
Total Risk-Based Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
CONSOLIDATED $ 83,851 16.51% $ 40,750 8.00% $ 50,938 10.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 79,702 15.44% 41,300 8.00% 51,626 10.00%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Risk Weighted Assets)
CONSOLIDATED 74,008 14.53% 20,375 4.00% 30,563 6.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 63,302 12.26% 20,650 4.00% 30,976 6.00%
Tier 1 Capital
(to Adjusted Total Assets)
CONSOLIDATED 74,008 10.19% 29,059 4.00% 43,589 5.00%
FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 63,302 8.84% 28,636 4.00% 35,794 5.00%
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NOTE 15 - RESTRICTIONS OF DIVIDENDS
The Bank is restricted as to the amount of dividends that can be paid. Dividends
declared by the Bank that exceed the net income for the current year plus
retained income for the preceding two years must be approved by federal and
state regulatory agencies. Under this formula dividends of $4.0 million may be
paid without prior regulatory approval. Regardless of formal regulatory
restrictions, the Bank may not pay dividends that would result in its capital
levels being reduced below the minimum requirements shown above.
NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values of financial instruments are management's estimate of the values at
which the instruments could be exchanged in a transaction between willing
parties. These estimates are subjective and may vary significantly from amounts
that would be realized in actual transactions. In addition, other significant
assets are not considered financial assets including deferred tax assets,
premises, equipment and intangibles. Further, the tax ramifications related to
the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect
on the fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the
estimates.
The estimated fair values, and related carrying or notional amounts, for on and
off-balance sheet financial instruments as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 are
reflected below:
(In Thousands)
--------------------------------------------------
2003 2002
--------------------------------------------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
---------- --------- ---------- ---------
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks $ 18,873 $ 18,873 $ 18,508 $ 18,508
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 662 662 279 279
Securities - available for sale 170,692 170,692 178,793 178,793
Federal Home Loan Bank 3,462 3,462 3,328 3,328
Loans, net 480,163 487,833 497,515 525,585
Interest receivable 5,192 5,192 5,963 5,963
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits $ 575,066 $ 575,651 $ 576,373 $ 584,707
Short-term debt
Federal funds purchased 6,590 6,590 9,570 9,570
Repurchase agreement sold 20,729 20,729 28,630 28,630
Other debt 24,374 21,251 28,696 29,028
Interest payable 989 989 1,530 1,530
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Commitments to
extend credit $ - $ - $ - $ -
Standby letters of credit - - - -
The following assumptions and methods were used in estimating the fair value for
financial instruments:
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NOTE 16 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and due from banks
and federal funds sold approximate their fair values.
INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS
The carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days
approximate their fair values. Fair values of other interest-bearing deposits
are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current rates for
similar types of deposits.
SECURITIES AND FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK
Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock, are based on
quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not
available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable
instruments. The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates
fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.
LOANS
Most commercial and real estate mortgage loans are made on a variable rate
basis. For those variable-rate loans that reprice frequently, and with no
significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The
fair values of the fixed rate and all other loans are estimated using discounted
cash flow analysis, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with
similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.
DEPOSITS
The fair values disclosed for deposits with no defined maturities are equal to
their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand. The
carrying amounts for variable-rate, fixed-term money market accounts and
certificates of deposit approximate their fair value at the reporting date. Fair
value for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted
cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on
certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time
deposits.
BORROWINGS
Short-term borrowings are carried at cost that approximates fair value. Other
long-term debt was generally valued using a discounted cash flows analysis with
a discounted rate based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types
of arrangements, or if not available, based on an approach similar to that used
for loans and deposits. Long-term debt includes their related current
maturities.
ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.
OFF BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values for off-balance-sheet, credit related financial instruments are
based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into
account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit
standing.
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NOTE 17 - CONDENSED FINANICAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT COMPANY
BALANCE SHEET
(In Thousands)
--------------------
2003 2002
-------- --------
ASSETS
Cash $ 903 $ 655
Related party receivables:
Dividends receivable from subsidiares - 325
Note receivable from Bank subsidiary 15,000 10,000
Investment in subsidiaries 59,883 67,553
-------- --------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 75,786 $ 78,533
======== ========
LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses $ 215 $ 145
Dividends payable 715 650
-------- --------
Total Liabilities 930 795
-------- --------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - No par value - 1,500,000 shares
authorized; 1,300,000 shares issued 12,677 12,677
Undivided profits 60,196 61,345
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,983 3,716
-------- --------
Total Stockholders' Equity 74,856 77,738
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 75,786 $ 78,533
======== ========
INCOME STATEMENT
(In Thousands)
------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
INCOME
Dividends from subsidiaires $ 13,273 $ 1,415 $ 1,665
Interest 604 600 600
-------- -------- --------
Total Income 13,877 2,015 2,265
-------- -------- --------
OPERATING EXPENSE 125 131 74
-------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN
UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES 13,752 1,884 2,191
INCOME TAXES 175 147 179
-------- -------- --------
13,577 1,737 2,012
Equity in undistributed earnings
of subsidiaries (5,951) 5,660 4,744
-------- -------- --------
NET INCOME $ 7,626 $ 7,397 $ 6,756
======== ======== ========
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NOTE 17 - CONDENSED FINANICAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT COMPANY (CONTINUED)
STATEMENTS OF CASHFLOW
(In Thousands)
-------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 7,626 $ 7,397 $ 6,756
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income
to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Equity in undistributed net income
of subsidiaries 5,951 (5,660) (4,329)
Changes in Operating Assets and
Liabilities:
Note receivable (5,000) - -
Dividends receivable 325 390 (415)
Accrued expenses 55 (35) 5
-------- -------- --------
Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities 8,957 2,092 2,017
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of dividends (8,709) (2,210) (1,950)
-------- -------- --------
Net Change in Cash and
Cash Equivalents 248 (118) 67
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Beginning of year 655 773 706
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
End of year $ 903 $ 655 $ 773
======== ======== ========
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Quarterly Financial Data - UNAUDITED
Quarter Ended in 2003
---------------------------------------------------
Mar 31 June 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Summary of Income:
Interest income $ 10,462 $ 10,627 $ 10,182 $ 9,836
Interest expense 4,063 3,873 3,361 2,986
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net Interest Income 6,399 6,754 6,821 6,850
Provision for loan loss 3,938 760 675 1,530
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net interest income after
provision for loan loss 2,461 5,994 6,146 5,320
Other income (expense) (2,937) (1,956) (2,455) (2,488)
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net income before income taxes (476) 4,038 3,691 2,832
Income taxes (347) 939 1,100 767
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ (129) $ 3,099 $ 2,591 $ 2,065
========== =========== ========== ==========
Earnings per Common Share $ (0.10) $ 2.38 $ 1.99 $ 1.60
========== =========== ========== ==========
Average common shares outstanding 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
========== =========== ========== ==========
Quarter Ended in 2002
---------------------------------------------------
Mar 31 June 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Summary of Income:
Interest income $ 11,200 $ 10,662 $ 10,881 $ 10,681
Interest expense 5,016 4,883 4,688 4,392
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net Interest Income 6,184 5,779 6,193 6,289
Provision for loan loss 656 393 537 608
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net interest income after
provision for loan loss 5,528 5,386 5,656 5,681
Other income (expense) (2,955) (3,230) (3,234) (2,445)
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net income before income taxes 2,573 2,156 2,422 3,236
Income taxes 670 543 641 1,135
---------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 1,903 $ 1,613 $ 1,781 $ 2,101
========== =========== ========== ==========
Earnings per Common Share $ 1.46 $ 1.24 $ 1.37 $ 1.62
========== =========== ========== ==========
Average common shares outstanding 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
========== =========== ========== ==========
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MARKET RISK
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and
equity prices. The primary market risk to which the Company is subject is
interest rate risk. The majority of the Company's interest rate risk arises from
the instruments, positions and transactions entered into for purposes other than
trading such as loans, available for sale securities, interest bearing deposits,
short term borrowings and long term borrowings. Interest rate risk occurs when
interest bearing assets and liabilities reprice at different times as market
interest rates change. For example, if fixed rate assets are funded with
variable rate debt, the spread between asset and liability rates will decline or
turn negative if rates increase.
Interest rate risk is managed within an overall asset/liability framework for
the Company. The principal objectives of asset/liability management are to
manage sensitivity of net interest spreads and net income to potential changes
in interest rates. Funding positions are kept within predetermined limits
designed to ensure that risk-taking is not excessive and that liquidity is
properly managed. The Company employs a sensitivity analysis utilizing interest
rate shocks to help in this analysis. The shocks presented below assume an
immediate change of rate in the percentages and direction shown:
Interest Rate Shock on Interest Rate Shock on
Net Interest Margin Net Interest Income
- ------------------------------ --------------------------
Net Interest % Change Rate Rate Cumulative % Change
Margin (Ratio) to Flat Rate Direction changes by Total ($000) to Flat Rate
- ------------- ------------ --------- ---------- ----------- ------------
4.09% -5.72% Rising 3.00% 27,615 -9.18%
4.14% -4.56% Rising 2.00% 28,421 -6.53%
4.20% -3.23% Rising 1.00% 29,259 -3.77%
4.34% 0.00% Flat 0 30,406 0.00%
4.35% 0.09% Falling -1.00% 30,614 0.69%
4.18% -3.63% Falling -2.00% 29,675 -2.40%
3.87% -10.80% Falling -3.00% 28,066 -7.69%
ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
(a) On November 14, 2003, the audit committee of Farmers & Merchants
Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation"), accepted the resignation of Krouse,
Kern, and Company, Inc. (Krouse) as the Corporation's independent
public accountants and appointed Plante & Moran, PLLC ("Plante &
Moran") as its new independent public accountants for 2003. A report of
this event was made on Form 8-K by the Company on November 18, 2003.
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ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
(CONTINUED)
(b) Krouse's report on the consolidated financial statements of the
Corporation for each fiscal years ended December 31, 2001 and December
31, 2002 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion
and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or
accounting principles.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2002,
and the subsequent interim period through November 14, 2003, there were
no disagreements between the Corporation and Krouse on any matter of
accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or
auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to
the satisfaction of Krouse, would have caused it to make reference to
the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2002,
and the subsequent interim period through November 14, 2003, there were
no reportable events as defined in Item 304 (a) (1) (v) of SEC
regulation S-K.
(c) Krouse's report on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements
for year ended December 31, 2002, dated January 10, 2003, was issued on
an unqualified basis in conjunction with the filing of the
Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2002, filed on March 31, 2003.
(d) During the Corporation's two most recent fiscal years ended December
31, 2001, and December 31, 2002, and the subsequent interim period
through November 14, 2003, the Corporation did not consult with Plante
& Moran regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304
(a) (2) (i) and (ii) of SEC regulation S-K.
No disagreements exist on accounting and financial disclosures or related
matters.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with
the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures as of December 31, 2003, pursuant to Exchange
Act 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2003, in
timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company
(including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in
the Company's periodic SEC filings. There was no change in the
Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the Company's fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003, that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The information called for herein is presented below:
YEAR FIRST
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR BECAME
NAME AGE EMPLOYMENT FOR PAST FIVE YEARS DIRECTOR
- ------------------ --- ------------------------------------------ ----------
Eugene Bernath 70 Farmer 1978
Chariman of the Board,
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Dexter Benecke 61 President, Viking Trucking, Inc. 1999
Jerry L. Boyers 70 President, Edifice Construction Management 1976
Joe E. Crossgrove 66 President, Chief Executive Officer 1992
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Robert G. Frey 63 President, E.H. Frey & Sons, Inc. 1987
Jack C. Johnson 51 President, Hawk's Clothing, Inc. 1991
Partner, REJO Partnership
Dean E. Miller 59 President, MBC Holdings, Inc. 1986
Anthony J. Rupp 54 President, Rupp Furniture Co. 2000
David P. Rupp Jr. 62 Attorney, Plassman, Rupp, Hensel, Short 2001
& Hagans
James C. Saneholtz 57 President, Saneholtz-McKarns, Inc. 1995
Maynard Sauder 71 Chairman, Sauder Woodworking Co. 1980
Merle J. Short 63 Farmer, President of Promow, Inc. 1987
Steven J. Wyse 59 President, SteelinQ Systems, Inc. 1991
Steven A. Everhart 49 Secretary/Treasurer, MBC Holdings, Inc. 2003
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Principal Occupation
Name Age for Past Five Years
- ---------------------- --- --------------------------------------
Eugene Beranth 70 Farmer
Chairman of the Board
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Joe E. Crossgrove 67 President, Chief Executive Officer
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank
(since 1991) Executive Vice President
and Treasurer of Farmers & Merchants
Bancorp, Inc.
Director and Vice President of Farmers
& Merchants Life Insurance Co.
Rex D. Rice 44 Executive Vice President
Chief Lending Officer
Edward A. Leininger 47 Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara J. Britenriker 42 Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Comptroller
Allen Lantz 50 Senior Vice President
Branch Administrator
Randal Schroeder 43 Vice President
Senior Operations Officer
The information called for under Rule 405 of Regulation S-K regarding
compliance with Section 16(a) is presented in the proxy statement to be
furnished in connection with the soliciation of proxies on behalf of the
Board of Directors of the Registrant for use at its Annual Meeting to be
held on April 3, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Code of Business Conduct
and Ethics (the "Code") at its meeting on February 13, 2004. While the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates the adoption of a code of ethics for
the most senior executive officers of all public companies, the Code
adopted by the Corporation's Board of Directors is broader in the
activities covered and applies to all officers, directors and employees of
the Corporation and the Bank, including the chief executive officer, chief
financial officer, principal accounting officer and other senior officers
performing accounting, auditing, financial management or similar functions.
The administration of the Code has been delegated to the Audit Committee of
the Board of Directors, a Committee comprised entirely of "independent
directors." The Code addresses topics such as compliance with laws and
regulations, honest and ethical conduct, conflicts of interest,
confidentiality and protection of Corporation assets, fair dealing and
accurate and timely periodic reports, and also provides for enforcement
mechanisms. The Board and management of the Corporation intends to continue
to monitor not only the developing legal requirements in this area, but
also the best practices of comparable companies, to assure that the
Corporation maintains sound corporate governance practices in the future.
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A copy of the Corporation's Code is available on the website of the Bank
(www.fm-bank.com). In addition, a copy of the Code is available to any
shareholder free of charge upon request. Shareholders desiring a copy of
the Code should address written requests to Mr. Joe E. Crossgrove,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer of Farmers & Merchants
Bancorp, Inc., 307-11 North Defiance Street, Archbold, Ohio 43502, and are
asked to mark Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on the outside of the
envelope containing the request.
ITEM 11. MANAGEMENT RENUMERATION AND TRANSACTIONS
The information called for herein is presented in the proxy statement to be
furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the
Board of Directors of the Registrant for use at its Annual Meeting to be
held on April 3, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference .
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for herein is presented in the proxy statement to be
furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the
Board of Directors of the Registrant for use at its Annual Meeting to be
held Saturday, April 3, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company currently has no equity compensation plans or arrangements,
such as stock option or restricted stock arrangements, pursuant to which
equity securities of the Company are authorized for issuance.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for herein is presented in the proxy statement to be
furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the
Board of Directors of the Registrant for use at its Annual Meeting to be
held on April 3, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information called for herein is presented in the proxy statement to be
furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies on behalf of the
Board of Directors of the Registrant for use at its Annual Meeting to be
held on April 3, 2004, and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The Following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1) Financial Statements (included in this 10-K under
item 8)
Report of Independent Accountants
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders'
Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Note to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Five Year Summary of Operations
(3) Exhibits Required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
(3.1) Articles of Incorporation (incorporated from
Form 10-K of the Company previously filed).
(3.2) Code of Regulations (incorporated from Form
10-K of the Company previously filed).
(21) Subsidiaries of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
(31.1) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required
under Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15d-14(a)
(31.2) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required
under Rule 13(a)- 14(a)/15d-14(a)
(32.1) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32.2) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) reports on Form 8-K
Registrant filed a current report on Form 8-K under Item 9
(Regulation FD Disclosure) on January 20, 2004 that attached a
letter from Joe E. Crossgrove, President and CEO of the
Company, to shareholders regarding a dividend payment.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. The registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, herunto duly authorized
By: /s/ Joe E. Crossgrove Date: February 27, 2004
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Joe E. Crossgrove
Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Joe E. Crossgrove Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ Barbara J. Britenriker Date: February 27, 2004
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Joe E. Crossgrove, Director Barbara J. Britenriker
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) (Principal Financial Officer/
Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Eugene D. Bernath Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ Kent Roth Date: February 27, 2004
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Eugene D. Bernath Kent Roth, Auditor
Director and Chairman
/s/ Jack C. Johnson Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ Anthony J. Rupp Date: February 27, 2004
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Jack C. Johnson, Director Anthony J. Rupp, Director
/s/ Dean E. Miller Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ David P. Rupp Jr. Date: February 27, 2004
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Dean E. Miller, Director David P. Rupp Jr, Director
/s/ Steven A. Everhart Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ James Saneholtz Date: February 27, 2004
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Steven A. Everhart, Director James Saneholtz, Director
/s/ Kevin J. Sauder Date: February 27, 2004 /s/ Merle J. Short Date: February 27, 2004
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Kevin J. Sauder, Director Merle J. Short, Director
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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(21) Subsidiaries of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
(31.1) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Required under
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15d-14(a)
(31.2) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Required under
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15d-14(a)
(32.1) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32.2) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.