FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC - Quarter Report: 2010 March (Form 10-Q)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
OR
o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-14492
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO | 34-1469491 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S Employer Identification No.) |
|
307-11 North Defiance Street, Archbold, Ohio | 43502 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(419) 446-2501
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§
232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
submit and post such files). o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller
reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and
smaller reporting company in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act..
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer þ | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest
practicable date:
Common Stock, No Par Value | 4,734,724.00 | |
Class | Outstanding as of April 28,2010 |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10Q
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10Q
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
INDEX
INDEX
Form 10-Q Items | Page | |||||||
FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||
Financial Statements (Unaudited) | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets- March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 | 1 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income- Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 | 2 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows- Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 | 3 | |||||||
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | 4 | |||||||
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 4-12 | |||||||
Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 12-13 | |||||||
Controls and Procedures | 13 | |||||||
OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||||
Legal Proceedings | 13 | |||||||
Risk Factors | 13 | |||||||
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 14 | |||||||
Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 14 | |||||||
Other Information | 14 | |||||||
Exhibits | 14 | |||||||
14 | ||||||||
Exhibit 31. |
Certifications Under Section 302 | 15-16 | ||||||
Exhibit 32. |
Certifications Under Section 906 | 17 | ||||||
EX-31.1 | ||||||||
EX-31.2 | ||||||||
EX-32.1 | ||||||||
EX-32.2 |
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ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
March 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||
<S> | <C> | <C> | ||||||
ASSETS: |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 11,778 | $ | 19,343 | ||||
Interest bearing deposits with banks |
25,153 | 9,348 | ||||||
Federal funds sold |
12,917 | 4,957 | ||||||
Investment Securities: |
||||||||
U.S. Treasury |
17,818 | 5,219 | ||||||
U.S. Government |
142,812 | 141,523 | ||||||
State & political obligations |
61,884 | 60,539 | ||||||
All others |
4,448 | 4,448 | ||||||
Loans and leases (Net of reserve for loan losses of
$7,471 and $6,008 respectively) |
548,818 | 563,911 | ||||||
Bank premises and equipment-net |
15,975 | 16,053 | ||||||
Accrued interest and other assets |
25,228 | 24,445 | ||||||
Goodwill |
4,074 | 4,074 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
870,905 | 853,860 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
LIABILITIES: |
||||||||
Deposits: |
||||||||
Noninterest bearing |
$ | 58,859 | $ | 65,302 | ||||
Interest bearing |
624,441 | 611,142 | ||||||
Federal funds purchased and securities
sold under agreement to repurchase |
45,291 | 43,257 | ||||||
Other borrowed money |
43,133 | 34,199 | ||||||
Accrued interest and other liabilities |
5,501 | 6,376 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
777,225 | 760,276 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY: |
||||||||
Common stock, no par value authorized 6,500,000
shares; issued 5,200,000 shares |
12,677 | 12,677 | ||||||
Treasury Stock - 437,601 shares 2010, 437,551 shares 2009 |
(9,083 | ) | (9,082 | ) | ||||
Unearned Stock Awards 27,675 for 2010 and 27,775 for 2009 |
(571 | ) | (573 | ) | ||||
Undivided profits |
88,452 | 88,048 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (expense) |
2,205 | 2,514 | ||||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
93,680 | 93,584 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
$ | 870,905 | $ | 853,860 | ||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.
Note: The December 31, 2009 Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited financial statements of that date.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
<Table> | Three Months Ended | |||||||
<Caption> | March 31, 2010 | March 31, 2009 | ||||||
INTEREST INCOME: |
||||||||
Loans and leases |
$ | 8,482 | $ | 8,434 | ||||
Investment Securities: |
||||||||
U.S. Treasury securities |
26 | | ||||||
Securities of U.S. Government agencies |
1,214 | 1,479 | ||||||
Obligations of states and political subdivisions |
544 | 403 | ||||||
Other |
49 | 50 | ||||||
Federal funds |
2 | 10 | ||||||
Deposits in banks |
8 | | ||||||
Total Interest Income |
10,325 | 10,376 | ||||||
INTEREST EXPENSE: |
||||||||
Deposits |
2,455 | 2,877 | ||||||
Borrowed funds |
465 | 597 | ||||||
Total Interest Expense |
2,920 | 3,474 | ||||||
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE |
||||||||
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
7,405 | 6,902 | ||||||
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
1,690 | 659 | ||||||
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER |
||||||||
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES |
5,715 | 6,243 | ||||||
OTHER INCOME: |
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Service charges |
820 | 721 | ||||||
Other |
730 | 1,004 | ||||||
Net securities gains (losses) |
259 | 118 | ||||||
1,809 | 1,843 | |||||||
OTHER EXPENSES: |
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Salaries and wages |
2,314 | 2,185 | ||||||
Pension and other employee benefits |
911 | 867 | ||||||
Occupancy expense (net) |
274 | 270 | ||||||
Other operating expenses |
2,438 | 2,401 | ||||||
5,937 | 5,723 | |||||||
INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAX |
1,587 | 2,363 | ||||||
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES |
331 | 633 | ||||||
NET INCOME |
$ | 1,256 | $ | 1,730 | ||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (NET OF TAX): |
||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities |
(309 | ) | 16 | |||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (EXPENSE) |
$ | 947 | $ | 1,746 | ||||
NET INCOME PER SHARE |
$ | 0.27 | $ | 0.36 | ||||
Based upon average weighted shares outstanding of: |
4,734,674 | 4,756,389 | ||||||
DIVIDENDS DECLARED |
$ | 0.18 | $ | 0.18 |
No disclosure of diluted earnings per share is required as shares are antidiluted as of quarter end.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
<Table> | Three Months Ended | |||||||
<Caption> | March 31, 2010 | March 31, 2009 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
||||||||
Net income |
$ | 1,256 | $ | 1,730 | ||||
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net |
||||||||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
344 | 364 | ||||||
Premium amortization |
294 | 177 | ||||||
Discount amortization |
(19 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
Amortization of servicing rights |
103 | 308 | ||||||
Amortization of core deposit intangible |
39 | 39 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
1,690 | 659 | ||||||
(Gain) Loss on sale of fixed assets |
| (1 | ) | |||||
(Gain) Loss on sale of investment securities |
(259 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: |
||||||||
Accrued interest receivable and other assets |
(1,230 | ) | (1,595 | ) | ||||
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities |
(410 | ) | 853 | |||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities |
1,808 | 2,397 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Capital expenditures |
(266 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets |
| 1 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities |
32,241 | 26,599 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of investment securities |
12,519 | 4,284 | ||||||
Purchase of investment securities |
(60,477 | ) | (34,110 | ) | ||||
Net (increase) decrease in loans and leases |
13,403 | 12,058 | ||||||
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities |
(2,580 | ) | 8,715 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in deposits |
6,856 | 28,714 | ||||||
Net change in short-term borrowings |
2,034 | (5,178 | ) | |||||
Increase in long-term borrowings |
9,000 | | ||||||
Payments on long-term borrowings |
(66 | ) | (76 | ) | ||||
Purchase of Treasury stock |
| (172 | ) | |||||
Payments of dividends |
(852 | ) | (857 | ) | ||||
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities |
16,972 | 22,431 | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
16,200 | 33,543 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of year |
33,648 | 20,887 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF THE PERIOD |
$ | 49,848 | $ | 54,430 | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: |
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Cash and cash due from banks |
$ | 11,778 | $ | 33,844 | ||||
Interest bearing deposits with banks |
25,153 | | ||||||
Federal funds sold |
12,917 | 20,586 | ||||||
$ | 49,848 | $ | 54,430 | |||||
<Table>
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with
the instructions for Form 10Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X; accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal
recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that are expected for the year ended December 31, 2010. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Companys annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
ITEM 2 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (the Company) was incorporated on February 25, 1985, under the
laws of the State of Ohio. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary The Farmers &
Merchants State Bank (the Bank) are engaged in commercial banking. The executive offices of the
Company are located at 307 North Defiance Street, Archbold 43502.
As the new year began, the banking industry along with the rest of the business world continued to
feel the impact of the slow and difficult economy. As the possible impact of health care reform was
on the minds of all businesses, banks were also concerned on the issues of regulatory reform and
its potential impact on future revenues and expenses. Those concerns still remain. Short-term
rates remain low and are expected to remain low throughout 2010. Meanwhile long-term rates have
increased and the additional income that was derived from mortgage financing in 2009 has
significantly lessened in 2010. What the steepness of the yield curve has provided in 2010 is the
opportunity to book gains on sales of investments without compromising the yield of the investment
portfolio and only slightly increasing the duration.
The Bank chose to sell off a portion of the security portfolio, mainly short-term securities that
were replaced with only slightly longer terms. In first quarter 2009, the Bank had sales which
produced a favorable gain on securities of almost $118 thousand and sold off mainly out of state
securities and replaced with pledgeable Ohio securities. In 2010, the favorable gain produced from
the sale of securities is over double that at almost $259 thousand.
The two largest expenses of 2009 and 2010 which can be tied to the economy and business failures
also remain the same. The amount of provision expensed for loan loss in the first quarter 2009
was approximately $636.5 thousand compared to a 2.5 times higher expense of $1.69 million during
first quarter 2010. Addressing declining collateral values and improvement of asset quality
remains in the forefront of priorities for 2010. The second factor is the continuation of the
high cost of FDIC assessments. Less than $500 seperates the cost between the first quarter
of 2009 and 2010, each around $259 thousand. While still predicted to cost over $1 million
in 2010, the bright spot will be that it will be under the total expense of 2009, provided an
additional special assessment is not levied. Many challenges await the Company in the quarters to
come. Overall
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performance of 2010 should mirror 2009 with the Company remaining strong, stable and well
capitalized.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICY AND ESTIMATES
The Companys consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and the Company follows general
practices within the industries in which it operates. At times the application of these principles
requires Management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported
in the financial statements. These assumptions, estimates and judgments are based on information
available as of the date of the financial statements. As this information changes, the financial
statements could reflect different assumptions, estimates and judgments. Certain policies
inherently have a greater reliance on assumptions, estimates and judgments and as such have a
greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally
reported. Examples of critical assumptions, estimates and judgments are when assets and liabilities
are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not required to
be recorded at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established,
or when an asset or liability must be recorded contingent upon a future event.
Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to
assumptions, estimates, and judgments underlying those amounts, management has identified the
determination of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL), the valuation of its Mortgage
Servicing Rights and the valuation of its post retirement benefit liability as the accounting areas
that requires the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such have the highest possibility of
being subject to revision as new information becomes available.
The ALLL represents managements estimate of credit losses inherent in the Banks 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. ALLL includes a specific portion, a formula driven
portion, and a general nonspecific portion.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values of financial instruments are managements 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 elements.
The following assumptions and methods were used in estimating the fair value for financial
instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash, cash equivalents and federal funds
sold approximate their fair values. Also included in this line item are the carrying amounts of
interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days which 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.
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Securities and Other Securities
Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock are based on quoted market
price, 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 re-price 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 flow 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.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.
Dividends Payable
The carrying amounts of dividends payable approximate their fair values and are generally paid
within
forty days of declaration.
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 counter-parties credit standing.
The estimated fair values, and related carrying or notional amounts, for on and off-balance sheet
financial
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Off Balance Financial Sheet Financial Instruments (Continued)
instruments as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are reflected below.
(In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
$ | 49,848 | $ | 49,848 | $ | 33,648 | $ | 33,648 | ||||||||
Securities-available for sale |
222,514 | 222,514 | 207,281 | 207,281 | ||||||||||||
Other Securities |
4,448 | 4,448 | 4,448 | 4,448 | ||||||||||||
Loans, net |
548,818 | 548,400 | 563,911 | 563,532 | ||||||||||||
Interest Receivable |
4,636 | 4,636 | 3,693 | 3,693 | ||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities |
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Deposits |
683,300 | $ | 679,048 | $ | 676,444 | $ | 672,963 | |||||||||
Short-term Debt |
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Repurchase Agreement Sold |
45,291 | 45,291 | 43,257 | 43,257 | ||||||||||||
Long Term Debt |
43,133 | 43,659 | 34,199 | 34,947 | ||||||||||||
Interest Payable |
916 | 916 | 852 | 852 | ||||||||||||
Dividends Payable |
852 | 852 | 853 | 853 | ||||||||||||
Off-Balance Sheet Financial |
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Instruments |
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Commitments to extend credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Standby Letters of Credit |
| | | |
Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present information about the Companys assets and liabilities measured at
fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2010, and the valuation techniques used by the Company
to determine those fair values.
In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.
Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or
indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active
markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly
quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where
there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair
value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the valuation. The Companys assessment of the significance of
particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific
to each asset or liability.
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Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Disclosures concerning assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2010
($ in Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active | Significant | Significant | ||||||||||||||
Markets for Identical | Observable Inputs | Observable Inputs | Balance at | |||||||||||||
Assets (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | March 31, 2010 | |||||||||||||
3/31/2010 |
||||||||||||||||
Assets Securities Available for Sale |
$ | 160,630 | $ | 61,884 | $ | 0 | $ | 222,514 | ||||||||
Liabilities |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
12/31/2009 |
||||||||||||||||
Assets Securities Available for Sale |
$ | 146,742 | $ | 60,539 | $ | 0 | $ | 207,281 | ||||||||
Liabilities |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||||
The Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value that were categorized as
Level 3 during the period. All of the Companys available for sale securities, including any bonds
issued by local municipalities, have CUSIP numbers or have similar characteristicsof those in the
municipal markets, making them comparable and marketable as Level 2.
The Company also has assets that, under certain conditions, are subject to measurement at fair
value on a non-recurring basis. At March 31, 2010, such assets consist primarily of impaired
loans. The Company has established the fair values of these assets using Level 3 inputs,
specifically discounted cash flow projections.
Impaired loans accounted for under FAS 114 categorized as Level 3 assets consist of non-homogeneous
loans that are considered impaired. The Company estimates the fair value of the loans based on the
present value of expected future cash flows using managements best estimate of key assumptions.
These assumptions include future payment ability, timing of payment streams, and estimated
realizable values of available collateral (typically based on outside appraisals).
At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, impaired loans categorized as Level 3 were $13.4 and $12.2
million, respectively. The change in fair value of impaired loans of $2.3 million for March 31,
2010 and $353 thousand for December 31, 2009 is accounted for in the allowance for loan losses.
Other real estate is reported at either the fiar value of the real estate minus the estimated costs
to sell the asset or the cost of the asset. The determination of fair value of the real estate
relies primarily on appraisals from third parties. If the fair value of the real estate, minus the
estimated costs to sell the asset, is less than the assets cost, the deficiency is recognized as a
valuation allowance against the asset through a charge to expense, for changes in the assets fair
value or estimated selling costs.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION
In comparing the balance sheet of March 31, 2010 to that of December 31, 2009, the liquidity of the
Bank remains strong with a movement of money from cash and due banks to interest bearing deposits
with banks. The Bank has taken advantage of the Federal Reserve Banks payment of interest on
excess funds and also placed funds in term deposits at the Federal Home Loan Bank which are also
used for collateral pledging for notes coming due in 2010. The Bank monitors the rate paid by the
Federal Reserve versus the Federal Funds Sold rate and other deposit rates offered through
correspondent banks. Overall, cash and cash equivalents increased over $16 million and securities
increased an additional $15.2 million. The Companys
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LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION (Continued)
increased liquidity came from a decrease in Banks loan portfolio, an increase in the Banks
deposits and additional borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank. The additional borrowings were
in anticipation of the replacement of maturities in 2010 with current low rates specials offered by
the Federal Home Loan Bank. Liquidity remains strong and the Bank has money to lend to credit
worthy customers.
Net loans show a decrease of $15.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Almost $1.5
million of the decrease is due to an increase of the loan loss reserve. This is in addition to $200
thousand of net charge-offs for the three months of 2010 decreasing the net loan balance. A
portion of the decrease is positive in that troubled loans either paid off or found financing
elsewhere the Bank welcomes that portion. On a less positive note, nonaccruals increased during
the quarter by over $1.5 million and past dues over 30 days increased slightly to 2.47% as of March
31st compared to December 31sts 2.26%. The Bank continues to work on these accounts with the
issues streaming from the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios. Overall, total assets
of the Company increased $17 million from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
Deposits increased $6.9 million led by the success of the Banks offering of a high interest
bearing transaction account along with an increase in health savings accounts. The success of this
product is also the reason for the continued movement of deposits out of non-interest bearing to
interest bearing. In 2010, the Bank strengthened the deposit offering by adding additional options
to its already highly successful Reward Checking and renaming it KASASA Cash. Other offerings
include KASASA Saver, Giver and Itunes. These continue to be the deposit of choice and attract not
only new money of existing customers but new customers to the Bank also.
Capital increased $96 thousand from year-end during the three months of 2010. The increase
occurred as the Company did not purchase additional shares of treasury stock due to the pending
announcement of the purchase of a branch office in Hicksville, Ohio from First Place Bank along
with the timing of published year end results. The Company is authorized to purchase 200,000
shares of treasury stock during 2010. Activity within the treasury stock was due to the retirement
of an officer. 50 shares of unearned stock awards were delivered to the employee while another 50
were returned to treasury stock.
A higher increase in capital was hampered by a decrease of just over $300 thousand in accumulated
other comprehensive income. This was due to the sale of investments as the gain of $259 thousand
shifted out of unrealized gain to realized gain and the new purchases were recorded at market
value. The net impact to the capital section for maket value adjustment of the remaining securities was
just over a $41 thousand decrease for the quarter.
The Company continues to be well-capitalized in accordance with Federal regulatory capital
requirements as the capital ratios below show:
Primary Ratio |
10.94 | % | ||
Tier I Leverage Ratio |
10.10 | % | ||
Risk Based Capital Tier I |
13.49 | % | ||
Total Risk Based Capital |
14.69 | % | ||
Stockholders Equity/Total Assets |
10.75 | % |
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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest Income
Interest income and yield on the loan portfolio is up slightly in 2010 as compared to 2009 even
with the decrease in loan balances. Interest collected on nonaccruals during the quarter was over
$80 thousand and the addition of floors to renewed and new loans helped to increase the yield of
the portfolios as compared to the previous year. Adjustments to the Farmer Mac portfolio, which is
a loan participation program, also generated additional interest income. To protect the increased
yield, the Bank is working to add spread to the margin on the variable rate loans so that when
prime does adjust up, the Banks rate also adjusts up over the floor. Overall, the yield on the
loan portfolio was up 10 basis points from last quarter.
Interest income and yield on the securities portfolio was down as agency notes continued to be
called due to the low interest rate environment. Interest on states and political obligations was
up significantly as the portfolio increased from a year ago by $17.5 million. Interest income from
the investment portfolio was down $99 thousand compared to same quarter last year.
Total interest income was down $51 thousand in comparing the first quarter of 2010 to the first
quarter of 2009.
Interest Expense
On the other side of the coin, interest expense continued to be lower than the comparable quarter
of last year. Interest expense was down $554 thousand while the deposit balance was up over $38.7
million in comparing the ending balances of each first quarter. Time deposits continue to reprice
down and the Bank continues to try and lengthen the duration of the portfolio with specials offered
in terms longer than 12 months. However, depositors continue to place more funds in shorter term
deposits.
Interest on borrowed funds was also lower in the first quarter of 2010 than it was in the first
quarter of 2009 by $78 thousand. While additional borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank in the
amount of $9 million were taken in the first quarter of 2010, the rates on those borrowings were
lower than those paid off during 2009. Rates paid on the daily repurchase agreeements, used by the
Bank to offset commercial sweep accounts, were also lower in 2010 than the corresponding rate paid
in 2009. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank were taken to offset maturities of $13 million
occuring in the remainder of 2010 and lock in a lower rate for a longer length of time.
The decrease in interest expense outpacing the decrease in interest income remains a bright spot in
the performance of 2010 as it was throughout 2009. Overall, the decrease in interest expense was
$554 thousand, over one-half a million more than the decrease in interest income.
Net interest income should continue to increase as the Bank continues to work to increase the
interest income by reducing the amount of loans in nonaccrual and attempts to add spread on
renewing loans. Interest expense on time deposits should also continue to show a decrease until
such time that depositors begin to deposit in a longer time frame. If and when rates begin to rise,
the challenge will be to delay the pricing
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
up of deposits.
Provision Expense
Provision for loan loss was slightly over $1 million higher for the three months ended March 2010
as compared to the same 2009 period. As mentioned earlier, the continuation of a large balance in
nonaccrual loans along with challenging economic conditions warranted the high provision to the
loan loss reserve. For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the ALLL stood at $7.47 million compared
to $5.93 million as of March 31, 2009 and $6.01 million as of December 31, 2009. The provision of
$1.69 million for the first quarter 2010 provided the additional increase needed for the ALLL as
the non-accruals remain high and the economy has yet to prove itself as recovering. One million of
the provision was allocated for two specific commercial loans whose collateral values had
deteriorated upon receipt of new valuations impacting the first quarter of 2010. The longer the
economy struggles, the more likely additional credits may encounter cash flow problems and the Bank
remains diligent in providing funds to offset future losses.
Non-interest Income
It was not unexpected that non-interest income would decrease in comparison to first quarter 2009.
First quarter 2009 performance was exceptional with the addition of revenue coming from the
mortgage financing activity and sale of consumer real estate loans into the secondary market.
Mortgage financing in 2010 has been minimal at best. Helping to limit the impact of the loss of
mortgage financing revenue was the gain on sale of securities $141 thousand higher than last
March and the increase of $99 thousand over last year in service change income. Thus,
non-interest income was down only $34 thousand from same quarter last year.
Of concern for the remainder of the year is the impact of Regulation E on overdraft revenue and the
cost of compliance. As long as the opportunity exists for gains to be recognized from the sale of
securities without impacting yield or extending the duration, thereby the interest rate risk, too
long, the Bank will continue to take advantage of it. Thus continuing to offset loss from the
mortgage financing, possible future overdraft revenue and the cost of troubled loans.
Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense was 3.74% or $214 thousand higher for 2010 as compared to
2009 for the first quarter of each year. In terms of full-time equivalent employee counts, March
2009 was 257, December 2009 was 251 and March 2010 was 247. The higher expense for salary and wages
does not relate directly to the salary expense for employees but rather to the reduction of the
contra account that serves as an offset for loan origination costs. With loan production lower,
deferred loan costs established were $129 thousand lower and accounted for the line item increase
of salaries and wages.
Pension and other employees benefits were higher as the cost of group insurance was $81 thousand
higher than same quarter last year. Overall, the increase to pension and other employee benefits
was only $44 thousand higher than March 2009.
The increase in troubled loans impacts more than just the interest income of the Bank. It also
tends to increase the cost of collection and legal fees, all of which added together accounted for
an increase of $97.7 thousand for 2010 over first quarter 2009 in non-interest expense. These
increased costs were offset by cost savings in other operating expenses such as dealers reserve
where a lower volume of dealer loans were processed in 2010 than in 2009 when the cash for clunkers
stimulus was in place. Other operating expenses increased over first quarter 2009 by just $37
thousand. In February 2010, the Bank switched its core software service provider. A decrease in
data processing expenses should be seen in the following quarters of 2010.
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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Net Income
Overall, net income was down $474 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to
the same time period 2009. The increase in the net interest income and specifically the decrease in
the interest expense portion was offset by the high provision expense. The Company remains
positioned for continued improvement in the net interest margin while rates remain low. It will be
a challenge to maintain the margin once short term rates begin to rise; however the Bank remains
focused on improving the asset yield through improved asset quality and added spread to prime on
variable loans. As long as the economy remains slow, the Companys goals may be hampered by
increasing troubled loans. As an industry, the Company is also hampered from achieving higher
profitability by the cost of FDIC assessments and increased regulatory requirements such as
Regulation E mentioned earlier and any additional regulations to be enacted during 2010 and their
corresponding cost of compliance.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this portion of the Companys 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 words such 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 Banks 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 differ from those projected
in the forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE 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 the Company is subject is interest rate risk. The majority of the
Companys interest rate risk arises from the instruments, positions and transactions entered into
for purposes, other than trading, such as lending, investing and securing sources of funds.
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 in the form of a net interest rate
shock as shown in the table on the following page.
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ITEM 3 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK (Continued)
Interest Rate Shock on Net Interest Margin | Interest Rate Shock on Net Interest Income | |||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest | % Change to | Rate | Rate | Cumulative | % Change to | |||||||||||||||
Margin (Ratio) | Flat Rate | Direction | Changes by | Total ($000) | Flat Rate | |||||||||||||||
2.81% |
-9.537 | % | Rising | 3.000 | % | 23,823 | -8.474 | % | ||||||||||||
2.91% |
-6.319 | % | Rising | 2.000 | % | 24,563 | -5.632 | % | ||||||||||||
3.01% |
-3.141 | % | Rising | 1.000 | % | 25,298 | -2.808 | % | ||||||||||||
3.11% |
0.000 | % | Flat | 0.000 | % | 26,029 | 0.000 | % | ||||||||||||
3.18% |
2.437 | % | Falling | -1.000 | % | 26,753 | 2.781 | % | ||||||||||||
3.25% |
4.574 | % | Falling | -2.000 | % | 27,192 | 4.467 | % | ||||||||||||
3.30% |
6.144 | % | Falling | -3.000 | % | 27,544 | 5.821 | % |
The net interest margin represents the forecasted twelve month margin. It also shows what
effect rate changes will have on both the margin and the net interest income. The shock report has
consistently shown an improvement in a falling rate environment. The goal of the Company is to
lengthen some of the liabilities or sources of funds to decrease the exposure to a rising rate
environment. The Bank has offered higher rates on certificates of deposits for longer periods
during 2009 and so far in 2010. Of course, customer desires also drive the ability to capture
longer term deposits. Currently, the customer looks for terms twelve months and under while the
Bank would prefer 24 months and longer. It is often a meeting in the middle that satisfies both.
The Bank continues to remain focused on gaining more relationships per customer as a way to help
control the cost of funds also. In the flat and rising rate environment scenario, the model cannot
take into account the addition of floors and increased spread on the loan accounts. These are added
as the note is renewed and cannot be captured until then. To the extent the Bank is successful in
this endeavor, the flat and rising rate scenario will be more profitable than forecasted here.
ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of March 31, 2010, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation
of the Companys management including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the
Companys management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010. There have been no significant changes in the
Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March
31, 2010.
PART II
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed by Registrant in its Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
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ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(c) Total Number of Shares | (d) Maximum Number of Shares | |||||||||||||||
(a) Total Number | (b) Average Price | Purchased as Part of Publicly | that may yet be purchased under | |||||||||||||
Period | of Shares Purchased | Paid per Share | Announced Plan or Programs | the Plans or Programs | ||||||||||||
1/1/2010 to |
200,000 | |||||||||||||||
1/31/2010 |
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2/1/2010 to |
200,000 | |||||||||||||||
2/28/2010 |
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3/1/2010 to |
200,000 | |||||||||||||||
3/31/2010 |
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Total |
(1 | ) | 200,000 | |||||||||||||
(1) | The Company could have purchased shares in the market pursuant to a stock repurchase program publicly announced on December 18, 2009. On that date, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 200,000 common shares between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010. No shares were repurchased in the first quarter. |
ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4 OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 5 EXHIBITS
3.1 | Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 1, 2006) | ||
3.2 | Code of Regulations of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004) | ||
31.1 | Rule 13-a-14(a) Certification CEO | ||
31.2 | Rule 13-a-14(a) Certification CFO | ||
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification CEO | ||
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification CFO |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., |
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Date: April 28, 2010 | By: | /s/ Paul S. Siebenmorgen | ||
Paul S. Siebenmorgen | ||||
President and CEO | ||||
Date: April 28, 2010 | By: | /s/ Barbara J. Britenriker | ||
Barbara J. Britenriker | ||||
Exec. Vice-President and CFO |
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