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TIMBERVILLE, VA / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2022 / F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company (the Company) of Farmers & Merchants Bank today reported earnings for quarter ending June 30, 2022.

Mark Hanna, President, commented “ F&M Bank had earnings of $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 which were driven by strong loan demand within our Shenandoah Valley Communities. Loans outstanding grew $32 million in the past quarter as we continue to build a solid pipeline of future opportunities. Given challenging economic and market conditions, we strive to maintain our disciplined approach to growth, pricing and underwriting. Our investment portfolio continues to contribute meaningfully to earnings and our deposits growth has leveled off with a slight decline during the quarter. While we did add $600 thousand to our provision for loan losses this quarter due to the loan growth and economic uncertainty, our core operating earnings are strong and growing. The strategic focus of developing our team, improving our infrastructure, and maintaining our asset quality while developing lasting relationships in our community continues to position F&M for future success.”

Selected financial highlights include:

• Net income of $1.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
• Total deposit decreases of $12 million (1.09%), increases of $20.0 million (1.84%) and increases of $144.9 million (15.16%), respectively for the quarter, year to date and for the trailing twelve months.
• Loans held for investment increase of $32.3 million (4.92%), $35.3 million (5.40%) and $51.6 million (8.08%), respectively for the quarter, year to date and for the trailing twelve months (excluding PPP loans).
• Nonperforming loans as a percent of total assets decreased to .15% from .45% at year end and .50% on June 30, 2021.
• Provision for loan losses of $600 thousand for the quarter and $150 thousand year to date.
• Allowance for loan losses of 1.12% of loans held for investment, excluding PPP.

BALANCE SHEET

Loans

Loans held for investment; net of PPP have grown 8.08% since June 30, 2021, and 9.97% since December 31, 2021. The Agriculture, C&I, CRE and dealer portfolios have experienced growth throughout the quarter and year to date, while the Company has seen a reduction in consumer loans specifically in the 1-4 family residential loan area.

(dollars in thousands)		6/30/2022				12/31/2021				Change				6/30/2021				Change
Commercial		$	311,126			$	286,500			$	24,626			$	277,475			$	33,651
Agriculture			91,269				81,879				9,390				74,205				17,064
Dealer			119,758				107,346				12,412				101,435				18,323
Consumer			164,771				173,556				(8,785	)			179,993				(15,222	)
Other			2,901				5,205				(2,304	)			5,119				(2,218	)
Loans held for Investment, net of PPP		$	689,825			$	654,486			$	35,339			$	638,227			$	51,598

Investments

The Company has continued to leverage excess funds into the available for sale (AFS) investment portfolio in the second quarter of 2022. Since the beginning of the year, the investment portfolio has gown $42.9 million to $447 million. The portfolio is a strong mix of U.S. Treasuries, Agencies, Mortgaged-backed securities, Municipals, and corporate bonds. The average tax equivalent yield on the portfolio is 1.67% which has equated to $2.0 million in income compared to $536 thousand in the same period last year.

AFS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

($000s)		6/30/22				12/31/21				Change				6/30/21				Change
US Treasury		$	46,737			$	29,482			$	17,255			$	29,406			$	17,331
Agency			156,148				133,714			$	22,434				24,735			$	131,413
Mortgage Backed Securities			171,031				183,647			$	(12,616	)			91,426			$	79,605
Municipals			43,686				34,337			$	9,349				29,332			$	14,354
Corporates			29,221				22,702			$	6,519				13,755			$	15,466
Total Securities		$	446,823			$	403,882			$	42,941			$	188,654			$	258,169
Securities Quarterly Income		$	1,970			$	1,102			$	868			$	536			$	1,434

Deposits

During the second quarter of 2022, the Company experienced a slight decline in deposits. However, growth for the year is 1.84%. The Company continues to strategically focus on building primary banking relationships which is reflected in the $11 million growth in noninterest bearing accounts.

DEPOSIT PORFOLIO

(dollars in thousands)		6/30/22				12/31/21				Change				6/30/21				Change
Non Interest. Bearing		$	291,728			$	280,993			$	10,735			$	269,618			$	22,110
NOW & Other Transactional			193,037				191,969				1,068				150,323				42,714
Money market and Savings			500,108				483,476				16,632				403,714				96,394
Certificates of deposit			115,337				123,857				(8,520	)			131,689				(16,352	)
Total Deposits		$	1,100,210			$	1,080,295			$	19,915			$	955,344			$	144,866
											1.84								15.16

Asset Quality

Nonperforming loans as a percent of total assets (net of PPP) continue to decline from 0.50% on June 30, 2021, to 0.15% on June 30, 2022. Classified loans declined from the previous twelve months from 9.14% to 6.82%, respectively (net of PPP). The Company did experience a slight increase in delinquencies from 0.37% on June 30, 2021, to 0.59% at June 30, 2022 with the majority of the increase in the 30-59 days.

(000’s)		6/30/2022				12/31/2021				6/30/2021
Non-performing Loans
Non-accrual loans		$	1,851			$	5,465			$	5,532
Over 90 & on Accrual			55				43				–
Total Non-performing Loans		$	1,906			$	5,508			$	5,532
NPL As A % of Total Assets, net of PPP			0.15	%			0.45	%			0.50	%
Watch Total		$	31,663			$	24,140			$	36,406
As A % Of Loans, net of PPP			4.56	%			3.67	%			5.65	%
Substandard Total		$	15,738			$	19,713			$	22,423
As A % Of Loans, net of PPP			2.27	%			2.99	%			3.48	%
Total Watch List		$	47,401			$	43,853			$	58,829
Total Classified As A % of Total Loans, net of PPP			6.82	%			6.66	%			9.14	%
Past Due Loans
30-59 Days Past Due		$	3,304			$	2,751			$	1,640
60-89 Days Past Due			762				432				716
90+ Days Past Due			41				43				–
Total Past Due Loans		$	4,107			$	3,226			$	2,356
Deliquency %, net of PPP			0.59	%			0.49	%			0.37	%
Performing TDRs
Real estate			1,914				1,930				2,547
Commercial			2,082				2,826				2,167
HE			–				148				669
Other			86				95				831

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans held for investment, net of PPP has declined from 1.35% on June 30, 2021, to 1.12% on June 30, 2022. This decline has been driven by improved asset quality as evidenced by the decline in nonperforming assets and classified loans. Uncertainty in the economy related to the war in Ukraine, inflation, supply chain issues, increase in past due loans, growth in the portfolio over the trailing twelve months and the increase in interest rates were all factored in the allowance for loan loss calculation resulting in a provision for loan losses of $600 for the quarter and $150 for the year.

		Three months ended												Six months ended
		6/30/2022				3/31/2022				6/30/2021				6/30/2022				6/30/2021
(000’s)
Provision for Loan Losses		$	600			$	(450	)		$	(1,250	)		$	150			$	(1,975	)
Allowance for Loan and Leases Losses		$	7,798			$	7,389			$	8,705			$	7,798			$	8,705
ALLL as a % of Loans Held for Investment, net of PPP			1.12	%			1.12	%			1.35	%			1.12	%			1.35	%

INCOME STATEMENT

Net Interest Income

Quarterly net interest income reflects growth of $1 million over first quarter and $1.3 million over June 30, 2021. This growth is attributed to the income produced by the investment portfolio that has continued to grow in the second quarter of 2022, increases in variable rate loan rates, growth in the loan portfolio and the lower cost of funds.

Margin compression has reduced the net interest margin from 3.12% on June 30, 2021, to 2.97% on June 30, 2022, however for the second consecutive quarter net interest margin increased from the December 31, 2021, margin of 2.82%. We are seeing the results of the Company’s efforts to mitigate compression by continuing to invest excess funds into securities with better yields and growth in the loan portfolio. The Company has also slightly reduced cost of funds since June 30, 2021, to 36 basis points through maintaining deposit rates and growth in noninterest bearing deposits.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income of $2.4 million for the quarter is slightly lower than first quarter ($2.5 million) and a decline from June 30, 2021, which was $3.0 million. Mortgage originations have declined as rates have increased. As a result, the Company is focused on expanding mortgage originators into our newer markets and offering variable rate products to our mortgage customers. The Company is also continuing to utilize our title company and growing our wealth management division.

Noninterest expense

Focusing on infrastructure enhancements, developing our team and expanding into our newer markets has resulted in growth in noninterest expense of 3.6% in the trailing twelve months.

Paycheck Protection Program

The Company processed 1,080 Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) & CARES Act loans during 2020 and 2021 totaling $87.1 million. Fees associated with these loans are amortized over the life of the loan or recognized fully when repaid or forgiven. The Company holds $671 thousand in PPP loans as of June 30, 2022, and recognized $54 thousand in PPP fee income in the second quarter.

Dividends Declaration

On July 21, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $.26 per share to common shareholders. Based on our most recent trade price of $25.48 per share this constitutes a 4.08% yield on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on August 29, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2022.”

F & M Bank Corp. is an independent, locally owned, financial holding company, offering a full range of financial services, through its subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank’s thirteen banking offices in Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Augusta Counties, Virginia and the city of Winchester, VA. The Bank also provides additional services through a loan production office located in Penn Laird, VA, a loan production office in Winchester, VA and through its subsidiaries, F&M Mortgage and VSTitle, both of which are located in Harrisonburg, VA. Additional information may be found by contacting us on the internet at www.fmbankva.com or by calling (540) 896-1705.

F & M Bank Corp.
Key Statistics

		2022												2021
			Q2				Q1			YTD					Q2				Q1			YTD
Net Income (000’s)		$	1,789			$	2,528			$	4,317			$	3,220			$	3,801			$	7,021
Net Income available to Common		$	1,789			$	2,528			$	4,317			$	3,154			$	3,736			$	6,890
Earnings per common share – basic		$	0.51			$	0.74			$	1.25			$	0.98			$	1.17			$	2.15
Earnings per common share – diluted		$	–			$	–			$	–			$	0.93			$	1.11			$	2.04
Return on Average Assets			0.58	%			0.83	%			0.76	%			1.22	%			1.56	%			1.39	%
Return on Average Equity			8.97	%			10.88	%			8.92	%			13.06	%			15.96	%			14.78	%
Dividend Payout Ratio			50.98	%			35.14	%			41.60	%			26.53	%			22.22	%			24.19	%
Net Interest Margin			3.15	%			2.82	%			2.97	%			3.13	%			3.44	%			3.27	%
Yield on Average Earning Assets			3.50	%			3.17	%			3.32	%			3.56	%			3.92	%			3.72	%
Yield on Average Interest Bearing Liabilities			0.48	%			0.49	%			0.49	%			0.62	%			0.70	%			0.66	%
Net Interest Spread			3.02	%			2.68	%			2.83	%			2.94	%			3.22	%			3.06	%
Provision for Loan Losses (000’s)		$	600			$	(450	)		$	150			$	(1,250	)		$	(725	)		$	(1,975	)
Net Charge-offs		$	192			$	(92	)		$	100			$	(272	)		$	45			$	(227	)
Net Charge-offs as a % of Loans			0.03	%			-0.01	%			0.02	%			-0.16	%			0.03	%			-0.03	%
Non-Performing Loans (000’s)		$	1,906			$	4,799			$	1,906			$	5,532			$	5,783			$	5,532
Non-Performing Loans to Total Assets			0.15	%			0.39	%			0.15	%			0.50	%			0.57	%			0.50	%
Non-Performing Assets (000’s)		$	2,103			$	4,799			$	2,103			$	5,532			$	5,783			$	5,532
Non-Performing Assets to Assets			0.17	%			0.39	%			0.17	%			0.50	%			0.57	%			0.50	%
Efficiency Ratio			75.73	%			78.68	%			77.14	%			76.07	%			68.00	%			72.00	%

1. The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Tax equivalent interest income is calculated by grossing up interest income for the amounts that are nontaxable (i.e. municipal securities and loan income) then subtracting interest expense. The tax rate utilized is 21%. The Company’s net interest margin is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine how profitable earning assets are funded. Because the Company earns nontaxable interest income from municipal loans and securities, net interest income for the ratio is calculated on a tax equivalent basis as described above.
2. The efficiency ratio is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The efficiency ratio is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine operating efficiency. It is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and non-interest income excluding gains and losses on the investments portfolio and Other Real Estate Owned. The Company calculates this ratio in order to evaluate how efficiently it utilizes its operating structure to create income. An increase in the ratio from period to period indicates the Company is losing a greater percentage of its income to expenses.

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

Income Statement

		Three months ended												Six months ended
		6/30/2022 Unaudited				3/31/2022 Audited				6/30/2021 Audited				6/30/2022 Unaudited				6/30/2021 Unaudited
(dollars in thousands)
Interest and Dividend Income		$	10,009			$	9,061			$	8,819			$	19,070			$	17,566
Interest Expense			1,008				1,004				1,069				2,012				2,137
Net Interest Income			9,001				8,057				7,750				17,058				15,429
Non-Interest Income			2,368				2,483				3,086				4,851				6,441
Provision for Loan Losses			600				(450	)			(1,250	)			150				(1,975	)
Loss on sale of securities			97				–				–				97				–
Impairment of long-lived assets			–				–				–				–				–
Other Non-Interest Expenses			8,752				8,550				8,444				17,302				16,130
Income Before Income Taxes			1,920				2,440				3,642				4,360				7,715
Provision for Income Taxes			131				(88	)			422				43				693
Net Income		$	1,789			$	2,528			$	3,220			$	4,317			$	7,022
Dividend on preferred stock			–				–				66				–				66
Net Income available to common shareholders		$	1,789			$	2,528			$	3,154			$	4,317			$	6,956
Average Common Shares Outstanding			3,452,711				3,434,892				3,207,978				3,443,850				3,206,534
Net Income Per Common Share		$	0.51			$	0.74				0.98			$	1.25			$	2.15
Dividends Declared		$	0.26			$	0.26			$	0.26			$	0.26			$	0.26

Balance Sheet

		6/30/2022 Unaudited				12/31/2021 Audited				Change				6/30/2021 Unaudited				Change
(dollars in thousands)
Cash and Due from Banks		$	13,636			$	8,579			$	5,057			$	15,415			$	(1,779	)
Interest Bearing Bank Deposits			187				2,875			$	(2,688	)			3,901			$	(3,714	)
Federal Funds Sold			3,430				76,667			$	(73,237	)			166,698			$	(163,268	)
Loans Held for Sale			5,448				4,887			$	561				8,855			$	(3,407	)
Loans Held for Investment			690,497				662,422			$	28,075				660,956			$	29,541
Less Allowance for Loan Losses			(7,798	)			(7,748	)		$	(50	)			(8,727	)		$	929
Net Loans Held for Investment			682,699				654,674			$	28,025				652,229			$	30,470
Securities			456,635				413,217			$	43,418				198,814			$	257,821
Other Assets			59,517				58,443			$	1,074				59,063			$	454
Total Assets		$	1,221,552			$	1,219,342			$	2,210			$	1,104,975			$	116,577
Deposits			1,100,210				1,080,295			$	19,915				955,344			$	144,866
Long Term Debt			11,788				21,772			$	(9,984	)			31,310			$	(19,522	)
Other Liabilities			47,604				16,819			$	30,785				18,109			$	29,495
Total Liabilities			1,159,602				1,118,886			$	40,716				1,004,763			$	154,839
Preferred Stock			–				–			$	–				4,558			$	(4,558	)
Common Equity			71,950				100,456			$	(28,506	)			95,654			$	(23,704	)
Stockholders’ Equity			71,950				100,456			$	(28,506	)			100,212			$	(28,262	)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	1,231,552			$	1,219,342			$	12,210			$	1,104,975			$	126,577
Book Value Per Common Share		$	21.01			$	29.42							$	29.80
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share		$	20.06			$	28.47							$	29.98

CONTACT:
Carrie Comer EVP/Chief Financial Officer
540-896-1705 or ccomer@fmbankva.com

SOURCE: F & M Bank Corp.

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