SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Year Ended December 31, 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ (In thousands, except ratios and per share amounts) Income Statement Data: Interest income................ $ 133,262 $ 119,613 $ 107,534 $ 103,381 $ 111,848 Interest expense............... 57,297 46,430 43,615 46,058 60,749 ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income............ 75,965 73,183 63,919 57,323 51,099 Provision for loan losses...... 1,081 2,535 2,857 3,623 6,962 ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses... 74,884 70,648 61,062 53,700 44,137 Noninterest income............. 15,854 15,564 13,063 11,504 10,207 Securities gains............... 366 748 1,781 1,020 1,271 Noninterest expense............ 55,995 56,283 48,330 43,207 40,043 ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before income taxes..... 35,109 30,677 27,576 23,017 15,572 Income taxes................... 11,677 9,976 8,844 6,733 4,262 ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income..................... $ 23,432 $ 20,701 $ 18,732 $ 16,284 $ 11,310 ============= ============= ============ ============ ============ Per Share Data: Net income..................... $ 1.42 $ 1.25 $ 1.16 $ 1.09 $ 0.77 Cash dividends ................ 0.61 0.54 0.58 (1) 0.41 0.39 Book value at period end....... 11.69 10.25 9.97 9.17 8.30 Tangible book value............ 11.37 9.92 9.60 9.13 8.25 Balance Sheet Data: Assets......................... $1,833,820 $ 1,708,493 $1,670,657 $1,409,814 $1,301,720 Loans, net of unearned income.. 1,053,829 1,009,223 959,052 781,292 766,053 Securities..................... 569,269 514,488 502,855 434,039 354,792 Deposits....................... 1,583,477 1,491,072 1,465,287 1,228,404 1,150,557 Shareholders' equity........... 193,482 168,989 164,494 146,161 122,115 Average shares outstanding..... 16,529 16,517 16,124 14,961 14,669 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets....... 1.33% 1.21% 1.23% 1.22% 0.91% Return on average equity....... 12.70% 12.23% 12.03% 12.40% 9.54% Dividend payout................ 43.17% 43.15% 49.93% 37.87% 50.49% Efficiency (2)................. 60.15% 62.43% 61.25% 60.88% 63.01% Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan losses to period end loans, net....... 1.42% 1.53% 1.46% 1.45% 1.51% Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans............ 131.16% 83.01% 51.34% 76.65% 94.27% Nonperforming assets to period end loans and foreclosed properties (3)... 2.24% 2.94% 3.94% 2.54% 1.85% Net charge-offs to average loans....................... 0.15% 0.11% 0.18% 0.50% 0.50% Capital and Liquidity Ratios: Leverage....................... 10.46% 9.94% 10.41% 10.90% 9.79% Risk-based capital ratios: Tier 1 capital.............. 16.97% 16.40% 15.75% 17.97% 15.70% Total capital............... 18.22% 17.65% 17.00% 19.22% 16.95% Average loans to average deposits.................... 66.70% 65.99% 64.07% 66.09% 69.37% Note: The amounts previously reported in Form 10Q and Form 10K for the periods presented have been retroactively restated to reflect the acquisitions of Bank of the Potomac on April 6, 1995, PNB Financial Corporation on July 1, 1994 and Hallmark Bank & Trust on July 1, 1994 and a 2.5% stock dividend effective September 1, 1994. (1) Includes first quarter 1994 dividend declared in 1993. (2) Computed by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and noninterest income, net of securities gains or losses. (3) Nonperforming assets do not include loans past due 90 days accruing interest. [caption - W.M. Feltner] [caption - "...in the past five years, our assets have doubled, our net income has doubled and our equity capital has doubled."] "We endeavor to have our banks operate as independent community banks, retaining their board of directors, employees and remaining as a vital and integral part of the community they serve." To Our Shareholders, Customers and Friends: Total assets $1,833,820,000, up 7.34% -- total net income $23,432,000, up 13.2% - -- return on average assets 1.33% -- total dividend payout $10,116,043, up 19.5% - -- book value per share $11.69, up 14% -- market price per share $20.00, up 26%. That's the 1995 performance of the Big Apple. How sweet it is! Our 26th year of operation was superb and showed a continuation of the outstanding progress we have made the past several years. For instance in the past five years, our assets have doubled, our net income has doubled and our equity capital has doubled. During the same period, we made giant strides in the area served by the Corporation's banks. In Virginia, our acquisitions of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hamilton, Peoples Bank of Warrenton, Hallmark Bank of Springfield and Potomac Bank of Herndon opened up the entire area east of Clarke County to the District of Columbia line. Our acquisition of the Bank of Emporia also gave us access to the southern most part of the state. In West Virginia, our acquisition of the Bank of Keyser expanded our service area in the eastern panhandle from Jefferson County on the east to Mineral County on the west. On November 22, 1995, we signed an agreement whereby, subject to their shareholders' approval and the regulatory agencies, Fairfax Bank and Trust will join our "Family of Banks." This fine organization has $243.1 million in assets and 11 locations in Northern Virginia. Once the acquisition is completed, we will have an outstanding presence in that area. We are looking forward to a long and pleasant relationship with the employees, officers, directors, shareholders and customers of this excellent financial institution. We anticipate this transaction to be completed during the first half of 1996. Merger mania seems to be the order of the day throughout the nation, and particularly so within the banking industry. Over regulation of banks brought about by punitive laws passed by Congress in the past five or six years has led to the situation whereby small banks find it almost prohibitive to comply with them. They are time consuming, very costly and of questionable value to the consumer. In many instances, particularly with the mega banks, consolidation has led to employee lay-offs, branch closings and limited access to banking services. Fortunately for your company, we do not fall into that category. Whenever and wherever possible through our multi-bank holding company philosophy, we endeavor to have our banks operate as independent community banks, retaining their board of directors, employees and remaining as a vital and integral part of the community they serve. While this type of operation may be more costly, it not only has served us well but also has aided our acquisition program and has been well received in the communities we are privileged to serve. Since all of our 11 banks are earning over 1% on assets, you will have to admit it has its advantages. Besides, regardless of what large banks would have you believe, small banks do a better job of serving their community than do the large ones. The land transactions that we had with Winchester and Frederick County are now complete and the renovation of 9 Court Square, which is due for completion around Labor Day, will afford us the additional space we need since we have outgrown most of our banking departments. We anticipate moving F&M Bank-Winchester's Trust and Credit Card Departments to the new location. As most of you probably know, in 1991 Congress passed FDICIA (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act). In addition to the many complicated and punitive features contained therein, was the extreme increase in the insurance premiums we were required to pay. For example, the rate was increased on well capitalized banks from 8 cents per hundred dollars on deposit to 23 cents per hundred and to give you a better idea of how it affected our earnings, in 1990 prior the new law, we paid insurance premiums totaling $857,742. Last year we paid $3,268,586. All of this was brought on because Representative Gonzalez and his cronies said the banks were going to belly up like the savings and loans had. Well, needless to say, they were wrong (as usual) and during 1995, the rate was reduced to 4 cents per hundred. 1996's total premium will be $2,000 for each of our 11 banks. How's that for emphasizing how wrong our Congress can be. Now if we can just get the other devastating effects of FDICIA off the books, bankers might be able to breathe a little more freely. We're not expecting that to happen because quite frankly, our Congress is so confused that we're not sure they know which end is up! Today's banking environment represents a difficult challenge and we are pleased with the manner in which our 11 banks are meeting them. We are particularly proud of the manner in which our dedicated people are meeting the needs of the public throughout the area we serve. Still, difficult and trying days lie ahead and not only do we intend to meet them head on, but look forward to the challenges they might bring. The "Big Apple" is prepared to take full advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead and with the continued support of our shareholders and customers, we will do so with vigor and enthusiasm. [caption - "We are particularly proud of the manner in which our dedicated people are meeting the needs of the public throughout the area we serve."] Sincerely yours, /s/ W.M. FELTNER W.M. Feltner Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer /s/ JACK R. HUYETT Jack R. Huyett President and Chief Administrative Officer [Jack R. Huyett Caption] 1995 Highlights 1995 -- A Very Good Year 1995 was a very good year for F&M National Corporation. We surpassed all previous years in total assets, net income, net income per share, total deposits, total loans and stock price. Total assets hit an all-time high of $1,833,820,000 as did net income of $23,432,000 and net income per share of $1.42. Total deposits were $1,583,477,000 and total loans were $1,053,829,000 as of December 31. On December 29, your stock closed at $20 per share and if you take our total outstanding shares of 16,552,324, this was an all-time high. The total amount of shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange in 1995 was 1,704,000 shares. January 1, saw the merger of F&M Bank-Broadway into F&M Bank-Massanutten. The decision to do this was two-fold. Robert Driver, the President of F&M Bank-Broadway, retired and since both banks were in Rockingham County, Virginia, it brought about an economy of savings. On April 7, we affiliated with Bank Of The Potomac in Herndon, Virginia. This bank, with $57.6 million in assets, now made a total of 11 banks for your corporation. [caption - F&M Bank-Potomac in Herndon, Virginia.] [caption - F&M Bank-Winchester's Senseny Road branch opening. Left to right: Thomas Thayer, Branch Manager; John Riley, Frederick County Administrator; W.M Feltner, Chairman of the Board, F&M-Bank-Winchester; Richard Dick, Chairman, Frederick County Board of Supervisors; Betty Carroll, President, F&M Bank-Winchester; and George Romine, F&M Bank Director.] In order to expand our downtown F&M Bank-Winchester operation, we traded property with Frederick County, Virginia, and acquired the historic Frederick County Court Square offices. These offices are now being renovated, along with a city parking lot located on North Cameron Street. We also acquired the vacant Solenberger Hardware Store building and lot. This lot, along with the city parking lot, is being made into an employee parking lot. To further serve our customers, F&M Bank-Winchester opened a branch at Westminster Canterbury in Winchester to serve the residents of this retirement community. F&M Bank-Winchester also opened a full-service branch in eastern Frederick County, Virginia, on Senseny Road. F&M Bank-Massanutten opened a full-service branch in Timberville, Virginia. F&M Bank-Peoples began construction on a full-service branch in Falmouth, Virginia. On November 22, a Plan of Affiliation was announced between F&M National Corporation and Fairfax Bank & Trust of Fairfax, Virginia. This institution, with $243.1 million in assets and 11 banking offices, will give your corporation a total of 19 banking offices in Northern Virginia. New services implemented during 1995 were Fixed Rate Annuities in the State of Virginia, where this service is legal--Discount Brokerage Service, which will save our customers brokerage fees--and an expansion of our ATM system. We now operate 68 ATMs throughout the corporation. From an operational standpoint, we have converted all of our banks' data processing systems, except one, and that will be converted to our Data Center in Middletown, Virginia, in February of 1996. This will produce a substantial savings to your corporation. Many of you remember a song entitled, "It Was A Very Good Year." Well, 1995 was a very good year for your corporation. [caption - F&M Bank-Massanutten's Timberville Branch] [caption - Ground breaking for Court Square properties] [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Winchester Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $781,033,000 1.28% 31 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: George L. Romine, Jack R. Huyett, W.M. Feltner, Chairman of the Board, Betty H. Carroll, President & C.E.O., and Mary M. Henkel. Left to right, standing: Ray Robinson, Jr., F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr., Joseph E. Kalbach, I. Clinton Miller, J.D. Shockey, Jr., Alfred B. Whitt, and William A. Truban, D.V.M. Not shown: Frank Armstrong, III, and W. H. Clement. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Central Virginia Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $74,268,000 1.41% 7 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Robert C. Raynor, M.D., Wayne L. Turner, President & C.E.O., Jacob P. Bailey, Chairman of the Board, and Thomas H. Romer. Left to right, standing: William B. Pollard, M.D., Ronald L. Moyer, Walter L. Tucker, Jr., James N. Fleming, and Larry J. McElwain. Not shown: William J. Camden, S.W. Heischman, and F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Emporia Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $63,676,000 1.54% 3 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Bobby L. Flippen, Arthur H. Kreienbaum, Jr., Dr. Theopolis Gilliam, Wayne P. Leath, C. Butler Barrett, and Stephen D. Bloom. Left to right, standing: Robert H. Grizzard, Jr., Chariman of the Board, and O.Wayne Hanks, President & C.E.O. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Hallmark Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $126,873,000 1.28% 5 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: John P. DiGiulian, Hugh W. Compton, President, and Reed E. Larson, Chariman of the Board. Left to right, standing: Robert H. Bird, F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr., James C. Davis, John T. Rohrback, and Michael M. Webb. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Massanutten Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $160,934,000 1.52% 8 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Russell K. Henry Jr., W. Wallace Hatcher, William A. Julias, Chairman of the Board, and Wayne L. Smith, President & C.E.O. Left to right, standing: Dwight W. Hartman, J. Robert Black, Garnett R. Turner, Edward P. Shank, Marian G. Jenkins, Robert E. Driver, Homer M. Fulk, Curtis F. Kite, Nancy H. Whitmore, Alfred B. Whitt, Emmet C. Stroop, and Harry L. Rawley. Not Shown: Robert W. Drechsler. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Peoples Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $96,804,000 1.26% 4 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Mark C. Riley, President and CEO, Alice Jane Childs, Chairman, Jack R. Huyett, and Fred G. Wayland, Jr. Left to right, standing: George F. Downes, Lewis N. Springer, Edward C. A. Wachtmeister, Thomas H. Kirk, T. Christopher Jenkins, and Alan L. Day, Jr. Not Shown: Marshall DeF. Doeller. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Potomac Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $61,919,000 1.08% 1 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, first row: Robert R. Sevila, David E. Feldman, Howard R. Green, Alfred B. Whitt, and Norman P. Horn. Left to right, second row: Henry C. Mackall, Thomas Davis Rust, Chairman of the Board, Thomas F. Hanes, President & CEO, and Daniel R. Baker. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Richmond Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $153,157,000 1.09% 9 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: James R. Reames, Richard H. Hamlin, Lewis T. Cowardin, and James E. Howard. Left to right, standing: Zane G. Davis, Jeff C. Bane, Stephen C. Conte, James H. Atkinson, Jr., President & CEO, William R. Harris, Chariman of the Board, and F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Blakeley Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $96,864,000 1.38% 3 [Caption] Board of Directors Seated: J. Blakcwell Davis, Sr., Chairman of the Board. Left to right, standing: Paul L. Reid, Charles C. Conrad, Jack R. Huyett, and Denver L. Hipp, President & CEO. Not shown: Dr. James Moler. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Keyser Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $89,501,000 1.57% 3 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Joseph W. Kessel, Harlan M. Bell, President & CEO, and William C. Knott. Left to right, standing: William M. Bane, Richard B. Schwinabart, Harland D. Ridder, and Rudy R. Sites. Not shown: Glen A. Ryan, Chairman of the Board, Jack R. Huyett, and Alfred B. Whitt. [F&M Logo] F&M Bank - Martinsburg Total Assets Return on Average Assets Locations $93,797,000 1.20% 3 [Caption] Board of Directors Left to right, seated: Betty H. Carroll, Evelyn S. Oates, and Donald L. Sperow. Left to right, standing: C. William Hammond, President and CEO, J. Wayne Lancaster, James L. Bowman, Chairman of the Board, and Billy J. Tisinger. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion provides information about the major components of the results of operations and financial condition, liquidity and capital resources of F&M. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Overview F&M produced record earnings during 1995, performing well in a highly complex, competitive business environment. Continued high asset quality, an excellent interest margin and improved management efficiencies contributed to net income of $23.4 million, a return on assets of 1.33% and an efficiency ratio of 60.2%. On March 17, 1995, F&M acquired Farland Investment Management, Inc. ("Farland") through the exchange of 11,980 shares of F&M common stock. Farland was merged into F&M Bank-Winchester as a part of its Trust Department. The merger of Farland provides experienced, expert Trust counseling in securities investments. On April 6, 1995, Bank of The Potomac ("Potomac"), Herndon, Virginia, with assets of $54.3 million, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of F&M with a tax-free exchange of 872,187 shares of F&M common stock for all of the outstanding shares of Potomac. The share exchange of Potomac has been accounted for as a pooling of interests and, therefore, all finacial statements have been restated to reflect the share exchange. Results of Operations Net income increased 13.2% in 1995 to $23.4 million, compared with $20.7 million earned in 1994 and $18.7 million earned in 1993. Earnings per share was $1.42 per share in 1995 compared to $1.25 and $1.16 per share for 1994 and 1993, respectively. Return on average equity on an annualized basis for 1995 was 12.7% compared to 12.2% for the same period for the prior year. Return on average assets on an annualized basis for 1995 was 1.33%, compared to 1.21% for 1994 and 1.23% for 1993. These performance ratios have varied since 1991, with return on average equity rebounding from 9.54% in 1991 to 12.40% in 1992, dropping to 12.03% in 1993 and then increasing to 12.23% in 1994. Return on average assets rebounded from 0.91% in 1991 to 1.22% in 1992, increasing slightly to 1.23% in 1993 and decreasing slightly to 1.21% in 1994. Net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 4.75% for 1995 compared to 4.74% for 1994 and 4.67% for 1993. Net interest income and net interest margin are influenced by fluctuations in market rates and changes in both the volume and mix of average earning assets and the liabilities that fund those assets. Market rates declined in the fourth quarter of 1995 due to a decrease in the prime lending rate of 25 basis points. For the first three quarters of 1995, F&M's prime lending rate increased approximately 2% which is reflected in the yield on loans increasing from 8.66% in 1994 to 9.42% in 1995. In 1995 and 1994, loan demand declined and competition increeased for potential loan customers, causing a shift in the mix in earning assets from loans to investment securities. The securities portfolio represents the second largest component of earning assets. At December 31, 1995, F&M's securities portfolio totaled $569.3 million, $54.8 million (10.6%) higher than year end 1994 and $11.6 million (2.3%) higher than year end 1993. F&M's efficiency ratio, a measure of its performance based upon the relationship between non-interest expense and income less securities gains, compares favorably to other Virginia financial institutions. F&M's efficiency ratio for 1995, 1994 and 1993 was 60.2%, 62.4% and 61.3%, respectively. A lower percentage of the efficiency ratio represent a greater control of non-interest related costs. A fluctuation in the efficiency ratio can be attributed to relative changes in both noninterest income and net interest income. Since the beginning of 1988, F&M has acquired approximately $817.6 million in assets and $725.1 million in deposits through ten bank acquisitions. Nine of these acquisitions were accounted for as a pooling-of-interests and one as a purchase, which enabled F&M to expand its market into the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, northern Virginia market of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax and Prince William counties, southern Virginia market of Greensville County and increase its market share in two of its other Virginia markets. F&M is not aware of any current recommendations by any regulatory authorities which, if they were implemented, would have a material effect on the registrant's liquidity, capital resources, or results of operations. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected quarterly results of F&M's operations. Summary of Financial Results By Quarter 1995* 1994* ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 March 31 Dec. 31 Sept. 30 June 30 March 31 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (In thousands, except per share amounts) Interest income................................... $34,542 $33,756 $33,084 $31,880 $31,221 $30,578 $29,568 $28,246 Interest expense.................................. 15,379 14,989 14,237 12,692 12,098 11,718 11,462 11,152 --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Net interest income............................... 19,163 18,767 18,847 19,188 19,123 18,860 18,106 17,094 Provision for loan losses......................... 372 235 197 277 964 435 466 670 --------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 18,791 18,532 18,650 18,911 18,159 18,425 17,640 16,424 Noninterest income................................ 4,085 3,888 4,479 3,768 3,636 4,388 3,589 4,699 Noninterest expense............................... 14,344 13,231 14,625 13,795 14,466 14,239 14,142 13,436 Income before income taxes........................ 8,532 9,189 8,504 8,884 7,329 8,574 7,087 7,687 Applicable income taxes........................... 2,793 3,091 2,878 2,915 1,866 3,050 2,462 2,598 --------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Net income........................................ $ 5,739 $ 6,098 $ 5,626 $ 5,969 $ 5,463 $ 5,524 $ 4,625 $ 5,089 ================================= ==================================== Net income per share.............................. $ 0.35 $ 0.37 $ 0.34 $ 0.36 $ 0.33 $ 0.33 $ 0.28 $ 0.31 * The amounts previously reported on Form 10Q for the periods presented have been retroactively restated to reflect the acquisitions of Bank of the Potomac on April 6, 1995, PNB Financial Corporation on July 1, 1994 and Hallmark Bank & Trust on July 1, 1994 and a 2.5% stock dividend effective September 1, 1994. On July 1, 1994, F&M issued a total of 2,301,469 shares of its common stock to account for the merger of two banks. F&M issued 1,107,846 shares of common stock to effect the merger of Hallmark Bank and Trust Company, Springfield, Virginia and 1,193,623 shares of common stock to effect the merger of PNB Financial Corporation, Warrenton, Virginia. On September 1, 1994, F&M issued 378,690 shares of common stock to account for the issuance of a 2.5% stock dividend. On December 28, 1994, F&M joined the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol FMN. Prior to this date, F&M's stock was traded on the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System) under the trading symbol FMNT. Net Interest Income Net interest income represents the principal source of earnings for F&M. Net interest income equals the amount by which interest income exceeds interest expense. Changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as their respective yields and rates, have a significant impact on the level of net interest income. Net interest income was $76.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1995, up 3.8% over the $73.2 million reported for the same period in 1994 and up 14.5% in 1994 over the $63.9 million reported for 1993. Net interest income in 1995 was affected by a greater investment in securities and lower market rates. Loans grew $44.6 million (4.4%) to $1.054 billion in 1995 from $1.009 billion in 1994. In 1995, total interest bearing deposits provided the source of funds increasing to $1.347 billion, up $86.5 million (6.9%) from $1.260 billion in 1994. Interest-bearing deposits increased $2.7 million in 1994 from $1.258 billion in 1993. The growth was a result of offering attractive market rates coupled with customers' desires to place investments in a strong, highly capitalized financial corporation. Net interest income for 1994 was $73.2 million, compared to $63.9 million for 1993. Net interest income in 1994 was affected by improved loan demand and higher market rates, while deposits demonstrated only a relatively small increase. Loans grew $50.2 million (5.2%) to $1.009 billion in 1994 from $959.1 million in 1993. Depositors, in 1994, chose to remain in a liquid position in order to take advantage of alternative or higher yielding investments as indicated by interest-bearing deposits increasing only $2.7 million (0.2%) while noninterest-bearing deposits increased $23.1 million (11.1%). Increased loan demand and shifting in type of deposit investment resulted in total interest income increasing $12.1 million (11.2%) from $107.5 million in 1993 to $119.6 million in 1994 and total interest expense increasing $2.8 million (6.5%) from $43.6 million in 1993 to $46.4 million in 1994. During 1994, funds previously invested in lower yielding federal funds ($37.4 million) were shifted to much higher yielding loan and investment securities, therefore, contributing to the increase in net interest margin from 4.67% in 1993 to 4.74% in 1994. Net interest income for 1993 was $63.9 million, compared to $57.3 million for 1992. Although loan demand demonstrated some improvement in 1993, the increase in net interest income was due primarily to increases in the size of the investment in the securities portfolio. Average Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates (1) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 1995 Annual Average Income/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Securities: Taxable............................................................ $ 490,061 $ 30,976 6.32% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 37,625 2,888 7.67% Total securities................................................. 527,686 33,864 6.42% Loans (net of unearned income): Taxable............................................................ 1,015,715 95,587 9.41% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 7,229 760 10.51% Total loans...................................................... 1,022,944 96,347 9.42% Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements......................... 74,588 4,302 5.77% Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................. 342 26 7.60% Total earning assets............................................. 1,625,560 134,539 8.28% Less: allowance for loan losses...................................... (15,431) Total nonearning assets.............................................. 156,196 Total assets..................................................... $1,766,325 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing deposits: Checking........................................................... $ 242,826 $ 5,922 2.44% Regular savings.................................................... 189,220 6,191 3.27% Money market savings.............................................. 156,507 4,757 3.04% Certificates of deposit: Less than $100,000............................................... 601,823 32,263 5.36% $100,000 and more................................................ 118,818 6,669 5.61% Total interest-bearing deposits.................................. 1,309,194 55,802 4.26% Short-term borrowings................................................ 31,392 1,252 3.99% Long-term borrowings................................................. 3,513 243 6.92% Total interest-bearing liabilities............................... 1,344,099 57,297 4.26% Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits.................................................... 224,433 Other liabilities.................................................. 13,328 Total liabilities.................................................... 1,581,860 Stockholders' equity................................................. 184,465 Total Liabilities and shareholders` equity........................... $1,766,325 Net interest income.................................................. $ 77,242 Interest rate spread................................................. 4.02% Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets.............. 3.52% Net interest margin.................................................. 4.75% (1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Average Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates (1) (continued) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 1994 Annual Average Income/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Securities: Taxable............................................................ $ 471,577 $ 29,008 6.15% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 43,156 3,425 7.94% Total securities................................................. 514,733 32,433 6.30% Loans (net of unearned income): Taxable............................................................ 977,690 84,843 8.68% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 8,669 608 7.01% Total loans...................................................... 986,359 85,451 8.66% Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements......................... 73,400 3,105 4.23% Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................. 521 38 7.29% Total earning assets............................................. 1,575,013 121,027 7.68% Less: allowance for loan losses...................................... (14,911) Total nonearning assets.............................................. 153,003 Total assets..................................................... $1,713,105 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing deposits: Checking........................................................... $ 252,583 $ 6,055 2.40% Regular savings.................................................... 219,458 6,779 3.09% Money market savings.............................................. 192,638 5,521 2.87% Certificates of deposit: Less than $100,000............................................... 517,910 22,620 4.37% $100,000 and more................................................ 94,307 4,312 4.57% Total interest-bearing deposits.................................. 1,276,896 45,287 3.55% Short-term borrowings................................................ 35,794 1,053 2.94% Long-term borrowings................................................. 1,835 91 4.96% Total interest-bearing liabilities............................... 1,314,525 46,431 3.53% Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits.................................................... 217,883 Other liabilities.................................................. 11,494 Total liabilities.................................................... 1,543,902 Stockholders' equity................................................. 169,203 Total Liabilities and shareholders` equity........................... $1,713,105 Net interest income.................................................. $ 74,596 Interest rate spread................................................. 4.15% Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets.............. 2.95% Net interest margin.................................................. 4.74% (1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Average Balances, Income and Expense, Yields and Rates (1) (continued) Twelve Months Ended December 31, 1993 Annual Average Income/ Yield/ Balance Expense Rate (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Securities: Taxable............................................................ $ 426,107 $ 27,094 6.36% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 44,351 4,813 10.85% Total securities................................................. 470,458 31,907 6.78% Loans (net of unearned income): Taxable............................................................ 844,350 74,176 8.78% Tax-exempt (1)..................................................... 5,395 677 12.55% Total loans...................................................... 849,745 74,853 8.81% Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements......................... 87,483 2,591 2.96% Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................. 1,108 105 9.48% Total earning assets............................................. 1,408,794 109,456 7.77% Less: allowance for loan losses...................................... (12,534) Total nonearning assets.............................................. 125,667 Total assets..................................................... $1,521,927 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Interest-bearing deposits: Checking........................................................... $ 196,378 $ 5,360 2.73% Regular savings.................................................... 177,883 5,699 3.20% Money market savings.............................................. 187,145 5,038 2.69% Certificates of deposit: Less than $100,000............................................... 488,055 22,924 4.70% $100,000 and more................................................ 91,488 3,906 4.27% Total interest-bearing deposits.................................. 1,140,949 42,927 3.76% Short-term borrowings................................................ 28,059 688 2.45% Long-term borrowings................................................. - - - Total interest-bearing liabilities............................... 1,169,008 43,615 3.73% Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits.................................................... 217,883 Other liabilities.................................................. 11,494 Total liabilities.................................................... 1,543,902 Stockholders' equity................................................. 169,203 Total Liabilities and shareholders` equity........................... $1,713,105 Net interest income.................................................. $ 65,841 Interest rate spread................................................. 4.04% Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets.............. 3.10% Net interest margin.................................................. 4.67% (1) Income and yields are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. The balance of the securities portfolio was $502.9 million at year end 1993, up $68.9 million (15.9%) over the same period 1992. Also a major factor contributing to the improvement in net interest expense was due to lower interest rates, which offset the effect of a $136.0 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities during 1993. While the tax equivalent yield on interest-earning assets declined 77 basis points from 8.54% during 1992 to 7.77% for 1993, net interest margin decreased during that period due to a larger decrease in total funding costs. Net interest margin fell 13 basis points from 4.80% during 1992 to 4.67% for 1993. The decline in the yield on interest-earning assets and total funding costs was due to lower, but more stable interest rate levels during 1993 than during 1992. The table on Pages 14 and 15 depicts interest income on earning assets and related average yields as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the periods indicated. Loans placed on a nonaccrual status are included in the balances and were included in the computation of yields, upon which they had no material effect. The following table analyzes changes in net interest income attributable to changes in the volume of interest-bearing assets and liabilities compared to changes in interest rates. Nonaccruing loans are included in average loans outstanding. Volume and Rate Analysis Tax equivalent basis 1995 1994 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Change in Change in Volume Rate Income/ Volume Rate Income/ Effect Effect Expense Effect Effect Expense ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) Earning Assets: Taxable securities.................................... $ 1,154 $ 814 $ 1,968 $ 2,772 $ (858) $ 1,914 Tax-exempt securities................................. (424) (113) (537) (127) (1,261) (1,388) Taxable loans......................................... 3,397 7,347 10,744 11,496 (829) 10,667 Tax-exempt loans...................................... (76) 228 152 (253) 184 (69) Federal funds sold and repurchase agreements.......... 51 1,146 1,197 (309) 823 514 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks.............. (14) 2 (12) (47) (20) (67) ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- Total earning assets............................. $ 4,088 $ 9,424 $13,512 $13,532 $(1,961) $11,571 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Checking deposits..................................... $ (234) $ 101 $ (133) $ 1,203 $ (508) $ 695 Savings deposits - regular............................ (1,019) 431 (588) 1,266 (186) 1,080 Savings deposits - money market....................... (1,117) 353 (764) 147 336 483 CD's & other time deposits - $100,000 & over.......... 4,021 5,622 9,643 2,057 (2,361) (304) CD's & other time deposits - under $100,000........... 1,257 1,100 2,357 124 282 406 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- Total interest-bearing deposits.................. 2,908 7,607 10,515 4,797 (2,437) 2,360 Borrowed funds short-term........................ (105) 304 199 212 153 365 Borrowed funds long-term......................... 106 46 152 91 0 91 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- Total interest-bearing liabilities............... 2,909 7,957 10,866 5,100 (2,284) 2,816 ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- --------- Change in net interest income.................... $ 1,179 $ 1,467 $ 2,646 $ 8,432 $ 323 $ 8,755 ========== ========= ========= ======== ========= ========= Note: The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to change due to volume and change due to rate in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. Interest Sensitivity The primary goals of interest rate risk management are to minimize fluctuations in net interest margin as a percentage of earning assets and to increase the dollars of net interest margin at a growth rate consistent with the growth rate of total assets. These goals are accomplished by balancing the volume of floating-rate liabilities with a similar volume of floating-rate assets, by keeping the average maturity of fixed rate asset and liability contracts reasonably consistent and short, and by routinely adjusting pricing rates to market conditions on a weekly basis. The goal of F&M is to generally maintain a position that is to provide flexibility enough to move to an equality between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities, which may be desirable when there are wide and frequent fluctuations in interest rates. Interest rate gaps are managed through investments, loan pricing and deposit pricing. When an unacceptable positive gap within a one-year time frame occurs, maturities can be extended by selling shorter term investments and buying longer maturities. The same effect can also be accomplished by reducing emphasis on variable rate loans. When an unacceptable negative gap occurs, variable rate loans can be increased and more investment in shorter term investments can be made. Pricing policies on either or both loans and deposits can be changed to accomplish any of the goals. F&M reviews the interest sensitivity position of each Subsidiary Bank at least once a quarter. F&M manages the gap between rate-sensitive assets and rate-sensitive liabilities to expand and contract with the rate cycle phase. The traditional targeted gap should be between a negative 15% and a positive 15%. The one year income statement gap at December 31, 1995 was 9.2% which is within the targeted gap. At December 31, 1995, F&M had $97.6 million more in interest sensitive assets than interest-sensitive liabilities subject to repricing within one year and was, therefore, in an asset-sensitive position. At December 31, 1994, F&M had $129.2 million more in interest sensitive assets than interest sensitive liabilities subject to repricing within one year. An asset-sensitive institution's net interest margin and net interest income generally will be impacted favorably by rising interest rates, while that of a liability-sensitive institution generally will be impacted favorably by declining interest rates. F&M utilizes shock analysis to project the estimated effect on net interest income at various interest rate scenarios. This analysis reflects interest rate changes and the related impact on net income on interest sensitive assets and liabilities over specified periods. At December 31, 1995, a 3% increase in the prime rate is projected to increase net interest income $4.6 million. Conversely, if the prime rate decreases 3%, projected net interest income would decrease similarly. The following table analyzes F&M's rate interest sensitivity at December 31, 1995. This is a one-day position which is continually changing and is not necessarily indicative of F&M's position at any other time. Rate Sensitivity Analysis December 31, 1995 Repricing Time Frame Income Statement Gap --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One Year Over 5 Years One Year Earnings Income 3% 1-90 Day 91-365 Day 1 to 5 Years or Not Balance Change Statement Prime Rate Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitive Total Sheet Gap Ratio Gap Change ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ---------- --------- -------- --------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Loans, net unearned (1) Fixed rate............... $ 54,182 $102,859 $327,598 $ 78,001 $ 562,640 $157,041 75.00% $ 117,781 $ 3,533 Floating rate............ 296,106 106,834 76,801 -- 479,741 402,940 100.00% 402,940 12,088 -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- --------- ------- Total loans.............. 350,288 209,693 404,399 78,001 1,042,381 559,981 92.99% 520,721 15,621 Investment securities Treasuries-HTM........... 4,188 31,611 63,008 40,163 138,970 35,799 75.00% 26,849 805 Treasuries-AFS........... 4,021 13,125 78,651 19,212 115,009 17,146 75.00% 12,860 386 Agencies-HTM............. 20,825 13,780 58,363 27,345 120,313 34,605 75.00% 25,954 779 Agencies-AFS............. 1,965 10,993 82,440 51,867 147,265 12,958 75.00% 9,719 292 Tax free municipals...... 1,857 2,747 12,045 12,717 29,366 4,604 37.00% 1,703 51 Federal funds sold and other 73,555 3,026 3,661 2,612 82,854 76,581 93.00% 71,220 2,137 -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ------- Total securities......... 106,411 75,282 298,168 153,916 633,777 181,693 81.62% 148,305 4,450 -------- -------- -------- --------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- Total rate sensitive assets................... 456,699 284,975 702,567 231,917 1,676,158 741,674 90.20% 669,026 20,071 -------- -------- -------- --------- --------- -------- --------- ------- LIABILITIES Interest checking......... $ 29,024 $ 97,425 $105,653 $ 17,629 $ 249,731 $126,449 87.50% $ 110,643 $ 3,319 Money market deposits..... 14,579 58,320 72,903 -- 145,802 72,899 77.50% 56,497 1,695 Regular savings........... -- -- 147,533 36,885 184,418 -- -- -- -- Time deposits > $100,000.. 44,280 28,353 62,497 -- 135,130 72,633 76.70% 55,710 1,671 Time deposits < $100,000.. 165,577 167,508 298,681 -- 631,766 333,085 76.70% 255,476 7,664 Short-term borrowings..... 38,281 337 -- -- 38,618 38,618 93.00% 35,915 1,077 Long-term borrowings...... -- -- -- 3,225 3,225 -- -- -- -- -------- -------- ------- -------- ---------- -------- --------- ------- Total rate sensitive liabilities.............. 291,741 351,943 687,267 57,739 1,388,690 643,684 79.89% 514,241 15,426 -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- --------- ------- Rate sensitivity gap...... 164,958 (66,968) 15,300 174,178 287,468 97,990 154,785 4,645 Cumulative gap............ 164,958 97,990 113,290 287,468 97,990 Risk to interest margin: Gap as a % of rate sensitive assets......... 9.84% 5.85% 6.76% 17.15% 5.85% 9.23% % of Annualized Income.... 12.9% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Risk to Capital Account... 0.0% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Excludes non-accrual loans Noninterest Income Noninterest income for 1995 decreased $92 thousand, or -0.6%, over the same period in 1994. Trust Department income increased $170 thousand or 10.3% from $1.6 million for 1994 to $1.8 million for 1995 as a result of increased fiduciary activities and the acquisition of Farland. Service charges on deposit accounts, the largest single item of noninterest income, were $6.0 million for 1995, up 5.9% over the comparable period a year ago. Credit card fees were $2.7 million for 1995 as compared to $2.2 million for 1994 as a result of increased card loan activity. Fees for other customer services were $1.4 million for 1995, which declined $479 thousand (-25.1%) from 1994 as a result of a reduction in refinancing activity. Gains on sale of securities were $366 thousand for 1995 as compared to $748 thousand for 1994. Security gains are realized when market conditions exist that are favorable to F&M and/or conditions dictate additional liquidity is desirable. In 1995 and 1994, market interest rates were generally not favorable which reduced the appeal to reposition. Other operating income decreased $167 thousand (-4.1%), down from $4.1 million for 1994 to $3.9 million for 1995. In 1994, other operating income included $2.4 million from the settlement of problem loans compared to $948 thousand in 1995. Noninterest income increased $1.5 million or 9.9% from $14.8 million in 1993 to $16.3 million in 1994. Trust Department income increased $215 thousand or 15.1% from $1.4 million for 1993 to $1.6 million for 1994 as a result of increased fiduciary activities. Service charges on deposit accounts, were $5.7 million for 1994, up 8.9% over the previous year. Credit card fees were $2.2 million and $1.8 million for 1994 and 1993, up $400 thousand as a result of increased card lending activities. Fees for other customer services were $1.9 million for 1994, which declined $327 thousand (-14.6%) from 1993 as a result of a reduction in loan refinancing activity. Gains on sale of securities were $748 thousand for 1994 as compared to $1.8 million for 1993. Security gains are realized when market conditions exist that are favorable to F&M and/or conditions dictate additional liquidity is desirable. In 1993, interest rates were favorable for F&M to reposition some securities at more attractive rates, whereas, in 1994 market interest rates began rising reducing the appeal to reposition. Noninterest Income Year ended December 31, -------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities............ $ 1,812 $ 1,642 $ 1,427 Service charges on deposit accounts....................... 6,011 5,676 5,212 Credit card fees.......................................... 2,679 2,247 1,844 Fees for other customer services.......................... 1,426 1,905 2,230 Other operating income.................................... 3,926 4,094 2,350 ---------- ---------- ---------- Noninterest income................................ 15,854 15,564 13,063 Profits on securities available for sale.................. 366 728 1,617 Investment securities gains, net.......................... -- 20 164 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total noninterest income.......................... $ 16,220 $ 16,312 $ 14,844 ========== ========== ========== Noninterest Expense Total noninterest expense decreased $289 thousand (-0.5%), from $56.3 million in 1994 to $56.0 million in 1995. Salaries and employee benefits increased $538 thousand or 1.9%, net occupancy expense including furniture and equipment expense increased $219 thousand or 2.7%, credit card expense decreased $106 thousand or -6.1% and other operating expense increased $693 thousand or 4.8%. The primary reason for the decrease in total noninterest expense was a reduction in deposit insurance from $3.4 million in 1994 to $1.7 million in 1995 as a result of the FDIC deposit insurance fund achieving a level deemed to be adequate to protect deposits, therefore, premiums were adjusted in the third quarter 1995 to reflect this achievement. For 1994, noninterest expense increased by $8.0 million, or 16.5%, over 1993. This increase was primarily due to a $4.5 million, or 18.3% increase in salary and employee benefits and a $1.7 million, or 13.5% increase in other operating expenses. The primary reason for the increase in salary and benefits was personnel costs associated with the purchase of substantially all the assets and assumption of certain liabilities of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Hamilton ("Hamilton") in September 1993. Other operating expenses increased for several reasons. First, the purchase of Hamilton and the merger of First National Bank of Emporia resulted in increased professional fees. Second, F&M purchased a new mainframe computer with related mainframe software which required additional employee training, thereby, increasing operating expenses. Noninterest Expense Year ended December 31, -------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits............................ $ 29,362 $ 28,824 $ 24,361 Net occupancy expense of premises......................... 3,982 3,959 3,575 Furniture and equipment expense........................... 4,253 4,057 3,649 Deposit insurance......................................... 1,740 3,372 2,841 Credit card expense....................................... 1,626 1,732 1,267 Other operating expenses.................................. 15,032 14,339 12,637 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total.............................................. $ 55,995 $ 56,283 $ 48,330 ========== ========== ========== Income Taxes Reported income tax expense at December 31, 1995 was $11.7 million, up from $10.0 million for 1994 and up from $8.8 million for 1993. The increase in income taxes is attributable to increased taxable earnings at the federal statutory income tax rate of 35%. This corresponds to an effective tax rate of 33.3%, 32.5% and 32.1% for the three years ended December 31, 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively. Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for year end provide a reconciliation between the amount of income tax expense computed using the federal statutory income tax rate and F&M's actual income tax expense. Also included in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements is information regarding the principal items giving rise to deferred taxes for each of the three years ended December 31. Loan Portfolio Loans, net of unearned income, were $1.054 billion at December 31, 1995, up $44.6 million or 4.4% from $1.009 billion at year end 1994 and up $50.2 million or 5.2% from $959.1 million at year end 1993. The increase in loan activity for 1995 is indicative of depositors willingness to incur new and/or additional debt following a period of reluctance and uncertainty about the economy. The purchase of $116.0 million of Hamilton loans is included in the increase of net loans ($177.8 million) from 1992 to 1993. All of the Subsidiary Banks offer both commercial and consumer loans, but lending activity is generally focused on consumers and small to middle-market businesses within the Subsidiary Banks' respective market regions. Seven of the Subsidiary Banks, F&M Bank-Massanutten, F&M Bank-Potomac, F&M Bank-Blakeley, F&M Bank-Emporia, F&M Bank-Peoples, F&M Bank-Martinsburg, and F&M Bank-Keyser, emphasize consumer lending, with activities focused primarily on residential real estate and consumer lending. F&M Bank-Richmond, F&M Bank-Hallmark and F&M Bank-Central Virginia are based in larger markets where the commercial loan demand is stronger and, as a result, their lending activities place a greater emphasis on small to medium-size business. F&M Bank-Winchester, because of its size and dominant position in its market, has a greater opportunity to appeal to larger commercial customers in addition to consumers. Approximately 44.7% of F&M's loan portfolio at December 31, 1995 was comprised of commercial loans, which includes certain loans secured by real estate in categories of multifamily, non-farm, non-residential and agricultural where real estate is among the sources of collateral securing the loan. The Subsidiary Banks offer a variety of commercial loans within their market regions, including revolving lines of credit, working capital loans, equipment financing loans and letters of credit. Although the Subsidiary Banks typically look to the borrower's cash flow as the principal source of repayment for such loans, many of the loans within this category are secured by assets, such as real property, accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. In addition, a number of commercial loans are secured by real estate used by such businesses and are generally personally guaranteed by the principals of the business. F&M's commercial loans generally bear a floating rate of interest tied to a system-wide prime rate set by F&M Bank-Winchester. F&M's residential real estate loan portfolio (including home equity lines) was 38.2% of total loans at December 31, 1995. The residential mortgage loans made by the Subsidiary Banks and Big Apple Mortgage Company are made only for single family, owner-occupied residences within their respective market regions. The residential mortgage loans offered by the Subsidiary Banks are either adjustable rate loans or fixed rate loans with 20 to 30 year amortization schedules that mature with a balloon payment on the third or fifth year anniversary of the loan. Big Apple Mortgage offers both fixed and adjustable rate loans, while the Subsidiary Banks generally hold residential mortgage loans in their loan portfolios. Big Apple Mortgage (also t.a. F&M Mortgage Company) sells into the secondary market all the permanent mortgage loans it originates. Big Apple Mortgage purchases government insured 1-4 family FHA and VA loans which it may warehouse and sell when the market rates are attractive. At December 31, 1995, Big apple Mortgage had $7.8 million in loans that it had committed to purchase, but had not settled upon and $16.0 million residential loans were warehoused, available for sale. F&M's real estate construction portfolio historically has been a relatively small portion of the total loan portfolio. At December 31, 1995, the construction loans were $40.7 million, or 3.9% of the total loan portfolio. Of this amount, $22.0 million was originated by Big Apple Mortgage, all made to finance owner-occupied properties with permanent financing commitments in place. The Subsidiary Banks make a limited number of loans for acquisition, development and construction of residential real estate. F&M's construction loans, including its acquisition and development loans, generally bear a floating rate of interest and mature in one year or less. Loan underwriting standards for such loans generally limit the loan amount to 75% of the finished appraised value of the project. As a result of strict underwriting guidelines, F&M has experienced no charge-offs involving residential construction loans since 1987. Consumer loans were 18.4% of F&M's total loan portfolio at December 31, 1995, if home equity lines are included in this category. The Subsidiary Banks offer a wide variety of consumer loans, which include installment loans, credit card loans, home equity lines and other secured and unsecured credit facilities. The performance of the consumer loan portfolio is directly tied to and dependent upon the general economic conditions in the Subsidiary Banks' respective market regions. Loans secured by real estate consist of a diverse portfolio of predominantly single family residential loans, which at December 31, 1995 comprised 33.0% of the loan portfolio. Loans secured by commercial real estate comprised 31.9% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 1995 and consist principally of commercial and industrial loans where real estate constitutes a source of collateral (28.4%) (shown in the following table under the category of "Non-farm, non-residential"), multifamily loans (1.9%) and agricultural loans (1.6%). F&M attempts to reduce its exposure to the risks of the local real estate market by limiting the aggregate size of its commercial real estate portfolio and by making such loans primarily on owner-occupied properties. F&M has historically engaged in limited mortgage lending on multifamily and agricultural properties. Real estate construction loans accounted for only 3.9% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 1995. F&M's charge-off rate for all loans secured by real estate was 0.06% of period end loans. This is consistent with 1994 when the charge-off rate for all loans secured by real estate was 0.02% of period end loans outstanding. F&M's consumer loan portfolio, its second largest loan category, consists principally of personal loans Consistent with its focus on providing community-based financial services, F&M generally does not make loans outside its principal market regions. F&M does not engage in foreign lending activities, consequently, the loan portfolio is not exposed to risk from foreign credits. F&M maintains a policy not to originate or purchase loans classified by regulators as highly leveraged transactions or loans to foreign entities or individuals. F&M's unfunded loan commitments (excluding unused home equity lines of credit and credit card lines) amounted to $165.3 million at December 31, 1995, compared to $133.8 million at December 31, 1994. This increase is due to stronger seasonal demands on lines of credit during the summer months than at year end. On December 31, 1995, F&M had no concentration of loans in any one industry in excess of 10 percent of its loan portfolio. Because of the nature of F&M's market, however, loan collateral is predominantly real estate related. A number of economic factors in conjunction with loan activity in 1995 suggest that loan growth in 1996 should be more vibrant than it was in 1994 and 1993. Although interest rates are above the floors they reached in 1994, they remain at reasonable levels for borrowers. New home construction is increasing as are home sales. Auto sales were up sharply in 1995, and the forecast is for continued strength. The economy is creating new jobs and absorbing the unemployment that was created during the recession and business restructuring in 1994 and 1993. Importantly, reports suggest that borrowers are showing new confidence and a willingness to incur new debt after a period of low confidence in the economy. These factors resulted in a positive loan growth trend in 1995 and represent the necessary elements for growth in 1996. Loan Portfolio December 31, --------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ---------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- (Dollars in thousands) Commercial, financial and agricultural..... $ 135,208 $ 136,989 $107,664 $110,289 $109,761 Real estate construction................... 40,723 33,388 40,198 23,614 23,741 Real estate mortgage: Residential (1-4 family).................. 347,584 331,484 334,406 285,478 270,070 Home equity lines......................... 55,054 55,794 45,960 45,215 47,835 Multifamily............................... 20,015 19,610 17,597 14,272 14,085 Non-farm, non-residential(1).............. 299,096 270,740 253,607 163,801 147,556 Agricultural.............................. 17,204 17,213 16,615 13,951 12,704 ---------- -------- -------- -------- Real estate subtotal...................... 738,953 694,841 668,185 522,717 492,250 Loans to individuals: Consumer.................................. 125,773 134,184 135,655 120,884 138,328 Credit card............................... 19,590 15,747 13,645 12,083 12,633 ---------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- Loans to individuals subtotal............. 145,363 149,931 149,300 132,967 150,961 Total loans.............................. 1,060,247 1,015,149 965,347 789,587 776,713 Less unearned income....................... (6,418) (5,926) (6,295) (8,295) (10,660) ---------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- Loans--net of unearned income.............. $1,053,829 $1,009,223 $959,052 $781,292 $766,053 ========== ========== ======== ======== ======== (1) This category generally consists of commercial and industrial loans where real estate constitutes a source of collateral. Remaining Maturities of Selected Loans December 31, 1995 --------------------------- Commercial, Financial and Real Estate- Agricultural Construction ------------- ------------ (Dollars in thousands) Within 1 year......................... $ 91,412 $ 38,527 ------------ ------------ Variable Rate: 1 to 5 years...................... 1,678 202 After 5 years..................... 190 -- ------------ ------------ Total............................. $ 1,868 $ 202 ------------ ------------ Fixed Rate: 1 to 5 years...................... 33,340 1,994 After 5 years..................... 8,588 -- ------------ ------------ Total............................. $ 41,928 $ 1,994 ------------ ------------ Total Maturities.................. $ 135,208 $ 40,723 ============ ============ Asset Quality Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of an amount adequate to provide for potential losses in the loan portfolio of each Subsidiary Bank. The amount of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of the collectability of the loan portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, and economic conditions. Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Changes in the allowances relating to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan losses. Each Subsidiary Bank has a formal loan review function which consists of a committee of bank officers that regularly reviews loans and assigns a classification, if required, based on current perceived credit risk. In addition, the holding company has an independent loan review team that performs a detailed on-site review and analysis of each Subsidiary Bank's portfolio on at least an annual basis reviewing 60% to 75% of the total principal amount of each Subsidiary Bank's loan portfolio. In addition, all lending relationships involving a classified loan are reviewed regardless of size. The review team has the authority to classify any loan it determines is not satisfactory or to change the classification of a loan within F&M's grading system. All classified loans are reviewed at least quarterly by F&M's senior officers and monthly by the Subsidiary Banks' board of directors. All past due and nonaccrual loans are reviewed monthly by the Subsidiary Bank's boards of directors. As a matter of policy, the Subsidiary Banks place loans on nonaccrual status when management determines that the borrower can no longer service debt from current cash flows and/or collateral liquidation. This generally occurs when a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal and interest. This detailed management analysis forms the basis for determining the amount needed in the allowance for loan losses. Also included in nonaccrual loans at year end 1995 are $3.4 million in loans that have been written down to market values where no allowance is required which contributes to F&M's ratio of allowance to total loans of 1.42% and ratio of allowance to nonaccrual loans of 131.16% being substantially less than its peers of 1.66% and 316.4%, respectively. Although the ratio of the allowance to total loans and nonaccrual loans may be substantially less than its peers, F&M believes the ratio to be adequate based on this loan risk review analysis. The provision for loan losses in 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $1.1 million, $2.5 million and $2.9 million, respectively. In 1995, 1994 and 1993, slow loan growth in F&M's markets and improved underwriting standards for loan losses permitted F&M to reduce its provision. The ratio of allowance to total loans for 1995, 1994 and 1993 were 1.42%, 1.53% and 1.46%, respectively. In 1995, 1994 and 1993, the ratio of allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans were 131.16%, 83.01% and 51.34%, respectively. The allowance is also subject to regulatory examinations and determinations as to adequacy, which may take into account such factors as the methodology used to calculate the allowance and the size of the allowance in comparison to peer companies identified by regulatory agencies. The Subsidiary Banks are examined at different times, but the Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions examined all Virginia banking subsidiaries and the West Virginia Division of Banking examined all West Virginia banking subsidiaries during 1995. Loans classified for regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard, or special mention, do not represent or result from trends or uncertainties which management reasonably expects will materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources or represent material credits about which management is aware of any information which causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with the loan repayment terms. F&M maintains a general allowance for loan losses and does not allocate its allowance for loan losses to individual categories for management purposes. The following Table shows an allocation among loan categories based upon analysis of the loan portfolio's composition, historical loan loss experience, and other factors and the ratio of the related outstanding loan balances to total loans. Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses 1995 1994 1993 ------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- Percent of Percent of Percent of Loans in Each Loans in Each Loans in Each Category to Category to Category to Allowance Total Loans Allowance Total Loans Allowance Total Loans ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands) December 31: Commercial, financial and agriculture............. $ 5,373 12.8% $ 5,510 13.6% $ 4,996 11.2% Real estate-construction.. 585 3.9 619 3.3 562 4.2 Real estate-mortgage...... 5,466 70.1 5,635 68.8 5,133 69.6 Consumer.................. 3,592 13.2 3,699 14.3 3,349 15.0 ---------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 15,016 100.0% $ 15,463 100.0% $ 14,040 100.0% ========== ============ ========== =========== =========== =========== Slow loan growth in F&M's markets and improved underwriting standards, have permitted F&M to reduce its provision for loan losses at December 31, 1995 to $1.1 million from the $2.5 million for the year 1994. The 1994 provision was also a reduction from the 1993 provision of $2.9 million. F&M had net charge-offs in 1995 of $1.5 million, higher than the 1994 level of $1.1 million, but lower than 1993 net charge-offs of $1.6 million The higher net charge-offs was due to a few customers inability to cope with the recent recessionary period. Net charge-offs to average loans was 0.15% for the year 1995, compared with 0.11% for the same period 1994 and 0.18% for the same period 1993. Allowance for Loan Losses December 31, -------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (Dollars in thousands) Balance, beginning of period............................... $ 15,463 $ 14,040 $ 11,309 $ 11,563 $ 8,435 Loans charged-off: Commercial, financial and agriculture.............. 509 878 845 2,185 2,592 Real estate construction........................... 74 45 4 -- -- Real estate mortgage: Residential (1-4 family)....................... 583 280 366 914 82 Home equity lines.............................. -- 14 239 25 -- Multifamily.................................... -- -- -- -- -- Non-farm, non-residential (1).................. 95 -- 89 170 -- Agricultural................................... -- -- -- -- -- ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Real estate subtotal................... 678 294 694 1,109 82 Consumer............................................... 785 566 962 1,156 1,223 Credit card............................................ 343 146 144 162 238 ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Loans to individuals subtotal.......... 1,128 712 1,106 1,318 1,461 Total loans charged-off................ 2,389 1,929 2,649 4,612 4,135 Recoveries: Commercial, financial and agriculture.............. 508 397 409 333 81 Real estate construction........................... -- -- 8 -- -- Real estate mortgage: Residential (1-4 family)....................... 60 125 292 109 4 Home equity lines.............................. 56 22 -- 25 -- Multifamily.................................... -- -- -- -- -- Non-farm, non-residential (1).................. 19 4 31 -- -- Agricultural................................... -- -- -- -- -- ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Real estate subtotal................... 135 151 323 134 4 Loans to individuals: Consumer........................................... 206 257 318 243 206 Credit card........................................ 12 12 22 25 10 ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Loans to individuals subtotal.......... 218 269 340 268 216 Total recoveries....................... 861 817 1,080 735 301 ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Net charge-offs............................................ 1,528 1,112 1,569 3,877 3,834 Provision for loan losses.................................. 1,081 2,535 2,857 3,623 6,962 Increase from purchase..................................... -- -- 1,433 -- -- ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance, end of period..................................... $ 15,016 $ 15,463 $ 14,040 $ 11,309 $ 11,563 ========== ========= ========= ========= ========= Ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans outstanding at end of period......................................... 1.42% 1.53% 1.46% 1.45% 1.51% Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during period............................................. 0.15% 0.11% 0.18% 0.50% 0.50% (1) This category generally consists of commercial and industrial loans where real estate constitutes a source of collateral. Impaired Loans On January 1, 1995, F&M adopted FASB No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan." This statement has been amended by FASB No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures." Statement 114, as amended, requires that the impairment of loans that have been separately identified for evaluation is to be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or, alternatively, the observable market price of the loans or the fair value of the collateral. However, for those loans that are collateral dependent (that is, if repayment of those loans is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral) and for which management has determined foreclosure is probable, the measure of impairment of those loans is to be based on the fair value of the collateral. Statement 114, as amended, also requires certain disclosures about investments in impaired loans and the allowance for credit losses and interest income recognized on loans. Information about impaired loans as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995 is as follows: Impaired loans for which an allowance has been provided............. $ 7,676,449 ------------ Impaired loans for which no allowance has been provided............. 3,029,014 ------------ Total impaired loans............................................ $ 10,705,463 ============ Allowance provided for impaired loans, included in the allowance for loan losses................................................. $ 1,400,961 ============ Average balance in impaired loans................................... $ 10,828,971 ============ Interest income recognized.......................................... $ 209,087 ============ Nonperforming Assets. Total nonperforming assets, which consist of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans and foreclosed properties, were $23.9 million at December 31, 1995, a decrease of $6.1 million (-20.3%) from December 31, 1994. Total nonperforming assets do not include loans past due 90 days accruing interest. Total nonperforming assets at December 31, 1994 decreased $8.3 million over year end 1993. The purchase of assets of Hamilton increased nonperforming assets at September 30, 1993, $27.9 million of which $21.3 million were nonaccrual loans and $6.6 million were foreclosed properties. At December 31, 1995, these Hamilton nonaccrual loans and foreclosed properties have been reduced to $3.4 million and $4.6 million, respectively. On the purchase date, loans acquired from Hamilton were booked at fair market value according to purchase accounting rules. Management does not anticipate any material loss in the final disposition of the remaining loans. Foreclosed properties consists of 26 parcels of real estate acquired through debt previously contracted. These properties consist primarily of commercial and residential real estate whose value is determined through sale at public auction or fair market value, whichever is less. In 1995, F&M acquired through foreclosure approximately 1,000 acres of real estate located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, valued in excess of $4 million. F&M intends to market this property and dispose of it as expediently as possible. At December 31, 1995, F&M had $12.1 million in foreclosed property upon which it does not anticipate incurring any material loss on the final disposition. Nonperforming loans (nonaccrual loans and restructured loans) at December 31, 1995 were $11.8 million, or 1.1% of total loans, down from $19.0 million, or 1.9% of total loans at December 31, 1994 and $28.1 million, or 2.9% of total loans, at December 31, 1993. Nonperforming loans at the year end 1995 were composed largely of 1-4 family residential loans amounting to $1.8 million, construction and land development amounting to $4.2 million and commercial loans secured by real estate amounting to $3.3 million. Nonperforming Assets December 31, ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- (Dollars in thousands) Nonaccrual loans................................... $ 11,448 $ 18,627 $ 27,344 $ 14,754 $ 12,265 Restructured loans................................. 358 325 770 22 22 Foreclosed property................................ 12,075 11,049 10,143 5,232 1,942 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- Total nonperforming assets................. $ 23,881 $ 30,001 $ 38,257 $ 20,008 $ 14,229 ============ ============= ============ ============ ============= Loans past due 90 days accruing interest........... $ 2,789 $ 1,781 $ 2,001 $ 5,283 $ 5,068 Allowance for loan losses to period end loans...... 1.42% 1.53% 1.46% 1.45% 1.51% Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans...... 131.16% 83.01% 51.34% 76.65% 94.27% Nonperforming assets to period end loans and foreclosed properties............................ 2.24% 2.94% 3.94% 2.54% 1.85% Net charge-offs to average loans................... 0.15% 0.11% 0.18% 0.50% 0.50% The loss of income associated with nonperforming loans at December 31 were: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- (Dollars in thousands) Income that would have been recorded in accordance with original terms: Nonaccrual loans and restructured loans...... $ 1,080 $ 1,356 $ 1,084 $ 922 $ 661 Income actually recorded: Nonaccrual and restructured loans............ 175 145 33 -- -- On December 31, 1995, there were no material outstanding commitments to lend additional funds with respect to nonperforming loans. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when collection of interest and principal is doubtful, generally when loans become 90 days past due. There are three negative implications for earnings when a loan is placed on nonaccrual status. First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the date the loan is placed on nonaccrual status is either deducted from interest income or written off as a loss. Second, accruals of interest are discontinued until it becomes certain that both principal and interest can be repaid. Third, there may be actual losses which necessitate additional provisions for loan losses charged against earnings. At December 31, 1995, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest because they are both well secured and in the process of collection were $2.8 million, compared to $1.8 million at December 31, 1994 and $2.0 million at December 31, 1993. Potential Problem Loans. At December 31, 1995, potential problem loans were approximately $21.4 million, including 6 lending relationships with principal balances in excess of $500,000, which had an aggregate principal balance outstanding of $10.5 million. Loans are viewed as potential problem loans according to the ability of such borrowers to comply with current repayment terms. These loans are subject to constant management attention, and their status is reviewed on a regular basis. The potential problem loans identified at December 31, 1995 are generally secured by residential and commercial real estate with appraised values that exceed the principal balance. Although trends for credit quality factors, such as loan losses and non-performing assets, continue to improve, it is likely that F&M will continue modest provisions for loan losses in 1996. The principal factor for additional provisions is expected growth in the loan portfolio as the result of continued improvement in economic conditions. Continued positive economic conditions and an assessment of the loan portfolio and problem assets suggest that loan losses in 1996 should not be materially greater than those in 1995. At such relatively low levels of loan losses as were experienced in 1995, however, a minor dollar fluctuation in losses could represent a large percentage increase. Loan loss expectations for 1996 are influenced by economic forecasts of continued growth and moderate interest rates. Financial circumstances of individual borrowers also will affect loan loss results. Unforeseen changes, either in economic conditions or borrowers' financial conditions, could also impact actual loan losses in 1996. F&M will maintain and follow its policies and practices intended to minimize future credit losses. Securities The book value of the securities portfolio was $569.3 million at December 31, 1995, compared to $514.5 million at December 31, 1994. The securities portfolio increased $54.8 million in 1995 over 1994, which followed an increase of $11.6 million in 1994 over 1993. Investment in U.S. Government securities increased $62.9 million, or 13.7%, for the year 1995, and increased $18.7 million, or 4.2%, for the year 1994, while investment in states and political subdivisions declined during the same periods. F&M has generally not reinvested funds in securities issued by states and political subdivisions, because those securities do not have the same tax benefits that they have had in the past. The securities portfolio consists of two components, securities held to maturity and securities available for sale. Securities are classified as held to maturity when management has the intent and F&M has the ability at the time of purchase to hold the securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity are carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and accounted for at the lower of cost or market value. Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the security's prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs and other similar factors. Financial Accounting Standards Board Pronouncement No. 115 effective January 1, 1994, required F&M to show the effect of market changes in the value of securities available for sale (AFS). The market value of AFS securities at December 31, 1995 was $276.4 million. The effect of the market value of AFS securities less the book value of AFS securities, net of income taxes is reflected as a line in Stockholders' Equity as unrealized gain of $3.5 million at December 31, 1995 and a unrealized loss of $6.8 million at December 31, 1994. Investment rates have decreased in 1995, thereby, causing currently held bond portfolio market values to increase. In 1994, the decline in market yields was due to interest rate fluctuations only and not a result of re-ratings or down grading of securities. The 1994 decline in the market value of AFS securities below book value was a temporary market condition as a result of the inverse relationship of loan rates versus bond rates. It is F&M's policy not to engage in activities considered to be derivative in nature such as futures, option contracts, swaps, caps, floors, collars, or forward commitments. F&M considers derivatives as speculative which is contrary to F&M's historical or prospective philosophy. F&M does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. F&M does hold in its loan and security portfolio investments that adjust or float according to changes in the "prime" lending rate which is not considered speculative, but necessary for good asset/liability management. Off-balance sheet risks such as committments to exceed credit, standby letters of credit, and other items are discussed in Note 17 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Investment Portfolio and Securities Available For Sale The carrying value of investment securities at the dates indicated was: December 31, -------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------- -------- --------- (Dollars in thousands) U.S. Government securities................................ $ 259,282 $252,366 $ 242,017 States and political subdivisions......................... 32,598 39,617 46,696 Other securities.......................................... 985 1,671 3,795 --------- -------- --------- Total investment securities....................... $ 292,865 $293,654 $ 292,508 ========= ======== ========= The carrying value of securities available for sale at the dates indicated was: December 31, -------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) U.S. Government securities................................ $ 262,276 $206,328 $ 197,984 Other securities.......................................... 14,128 14,506 12,363 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total securities available for sale............... $ 276,404 $220,834 $ 210,347 ========== ========== ========== Maturity Distribution and Yields of Securities December 31, 1995 Taxable-Equivalent Basis Due after 1 Due after 5 Due after 10 Due in 1 year through 5 through 10 years and or less years years Equity Securities Total ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield --------- ------ --------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------- ------ (Dollars in thousands) Securities held for investment: U.S. Government securities $ 70,404 6.07% $ 121,371 6.01% $ 47,196 6.80% $ 20,311 7.49% $ 259,282 6.29% Other taxable securities... 1,300 5.48% 1,320 6.78% 1,388 7.35% 209 6.75% 4,217 6.64% --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Total taxable.......... 71,704 6.06% 122,691 6.02% 48,584 6.82% 20,520 7.48% 263,499 6.32% Tax-exempt securities (1).. 4,605 8.55% 12,044 7.95% 10,096 8.10% 2,621 8.71% 29,366 8.03% --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Total ................. $ 76,309 6.21% $ 134,735 6.19% $ 58,680 7.04% $ 23,141 7.62% $ 292,865 6.47% --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Securities held for sale: U.S. Government securities. $ 30,503 6.77% $ 168,524 6.21% $ 44,684 6.69% $ 18,569 6.69% $ 262,280 6.26% Other taxable securities... 6,252 3.04% 2,001 6.68% 625 6.96% 5,246 7.44% 14,124 5.27% --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Total ................. $ 36,755 6.14% $ 170,525 6.22% $ 45,309 6.69% $ 23,815 6.86% $ 276,404 6.21% --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- Total securities............. $ 113,064 6.19% $ 305,260 6.20% $103,989 6.89% $ 46,956 7.23% $ 569,269 6.34% ========= ========= ======== ======== ========= (1) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 1995 for an analysis of gross unrealized gains and losses in the securities portfolio. Deposits F&M has made an effort in recent years to increase core deposits and reduce cost of funds. Deposits provide funding for F&M's investments in loans and securities, and the interest paid for deposits must be managed carefully to control the level of interest expense. Deposits at December 31, 1995 grew $92.4 million or 6.2% to $1.583 billion from $1.491 billion at year end 1994. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $5.9 million (2.6%) from $230.7 million in 1994 to $236.6 million in 1995. Interest bearing deposits increased $86.5 million (6.9%) to $1.3 billion in 1995. Savings deposits, interest checking and money market deposits experienced a reduction in deposits, whereas, certificates of deposit under and over $100,000 experienced a 24.6% or $151.5 million increase in deposits. Unlike deposit growth in 1994 which was affected by comparatively low interest rates and the consequent movement of funds out of deposit accounts and into alternative investments, depositors in 1995 were seeking attractive guaranteed rates provided by certificates of deposits. F&M does not have any other time deposits, other than certificates of deposits, over $100,000. Deposits at December 31, 1994 grew $25.8 million or 1.8% to $1.491 billion. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $23.1 million (11.1%) from $207.6 million in 1993 to $230.7 million in 1994. Interest bearing deposits increased $2.7 million (0.2%) to $1.260 billion in 1994. Savings deposits, money market deposits and certificates of deposit over $100,000 experienced a reduction in deposits, whereas, only interest checking and certificates of deposit under $100,000 experienced an increase in deposits. Deposit growth in 1994 was affected by comparatively low interest rates and the consequent movement of funds out of deposit accounts and into alternative investments. In addition to moving funds out of deposit accounts, depositors continued to shift funds into more liquid accounts. Deposits and Rates Paid December 31, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- Amount Rate Amount Rate Amount Rate ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest-bearing accounts... $ 236,630 $ 230,678 $ 207,613 ----------- ------------ ------------ Interest-bearing accounts: Interest checking.......... 249,731 2.44% 255,400 2.29% 244,200 2.73% Regular savings............ 184,418 3.04% 210,831 2.79% 214,681 3.20% Money-market............... 145,802 3.27% 178,781 2.83% 191,991 2.69% Time deposits: Less than $100,000... 631,766 5.36% 524,271 4.31% 515,220 4.70% $100,000 and more.... 135,130 5.61% 91,111 4.51% 91,582 4.27% ----------- ------------ ------------ Total interest-bearing......... 1,346,847 4.26% 1,260,394 3.44% 1,257,674 3.76% ----------- ------------ ------------ Total.................. $ 1,583,477 $ 1,491,072 $ 1,465,287 =========== ============ ============ Maturities of CD's of $100,000 and More Within Three to Six to One to Over Three Six Twelve Five Five Months Months Months Years Years Total ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- (Dollars in thousands) At December 31, 1995................ $ 39,325 $ 12,270 $ 21,038 $ 62,497 $ -- $ 135,130 Capital Resources The adequacy of F&M's capital is reviewed by management on an ongoing basis with reference to the size, composition and quality of F&M's asset and liability levels and consistent with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Management seeks to maintain a capital structure that will assure an adequate level of capital to support anticipated asset growth and absorb potential losses. The Federal Reserve, along with the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, have adopted capital guidelines to supplement the definitions of capital for regulatory purposes and to establish minimum capital standards. Specifically, the guidelines categorize assets and off-balance sheet items into four risk-weighted categories. The minimum ratio of qualifying total capital to risk-weighted assets is 8.0%, of which at least 4.0% must be Tier I capital, composed of common equity, retained earnings and a limited amount of perpetual preferred stock, less certain goodwill items. F&M had a ratio of risk-weighted assets to total capital of 18.2% at December 31, 1995 and a ratio of risk-weighted assets to Tier I capital of 17.0%. Both of these exceed the capital requirements adopted by the federal bank regulatory agencies. The following Table reflects the cash dividends per share paid during each quarter of the periods indicated. The information in the table below may vary for certain periods from the dividends declared during the quarter in cases where the dividend was paid in the quarter following its declaration. In addition, the amounts shown have not been restated and adjusted to reflect (i) the acquisition on April 6, 1995 of Bank of the Potomac and on July 1, 1994 of both PNB Financial Corporation and Hallmark Bank and Trust Company, and (ii) a 2.5% stock dividend effective September 1, 1994. Common Stock Performance and Dividends Common Stock Price ------------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 Dividends Declared --------------------------- High Low High Low 1995 1994 ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------- First quarter....................... $ 17.12 $ 15.75 $ 16.50 $ 15.75 $ 0.15 $ 0.145 Second quarter...................... 17.37 15.50 16.25 15.50 0.15 0.145 Third quarter....................... 18.12 15.62 17.37 16.00 0.15 0.145 Fourth quarter...................... 20.00 17.25 17.25 14.75 0.16 0.150 Years ended December 31............. $ 20.00 $ 19.00 $ 16.00 $ 15.63 $ 0.61 $ 0.585 F&M National Corporation common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol FMN. On December 31, 1995 there were approximately 7,821 shareholders of record. Analysis of Capital December 31, -------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------- ---------- ---------- (Dollars in thousands) Tier 1 Capital: Common stock.......................................... $ 33,105 $ 32,965 $ 32,257 Additional paid in capital............................ 57,680 56,893 52,033 Retained earnings..................................... 99,230 85,914 80,205 Less: Goodwill........................................ 5,279 5,551 5,984 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Tier 1 capital.................................. 184,736 170,221 158,511 Tier 2 Capital: Allowance for loan losses............................. 13,607 12,975 12,581 Allowable long term debt.............................. -- -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total Tier 2 capital.................................. 13,;607 12,975 12,581 Total risk-based capital.............................. $ 198,343 $ 183,196 $ 171,092 ========== ========== ========== Risk-weighted assets...................................... $1,088,525 $1,037,997 $1,006,446 CAPITAL RATIOS: Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio....................... 16.97% 16.40% 15.75% Total risk-based capital ratio........................ 18.22% 17.65% 17.00% Tier 1 capital to average total assets................ 10.46% 9.94% 10.41% Liquidity Liquidity represents an institution's ability to meet present and future financial obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or the acquisition of additional funds through liability management. Liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing deposits with banks, federal funds sold, securities and loans classified as available for sale and loans and investment securities maturing within one year. As a result of F&M's management of liquid assets and the ability to generate liquidity through liability funding, management believes that F&M maintains overall liquidity sufficient to satisfy its depositors' requirements and meet its customers' credit needs. At December 31, 1995, approximately $756.0 million or 44.8% of total earning assets is due to mature or reprice within the next year. F&M also maintains additional sources of liquidity through a variety of borrowing arrangements. The Subsidiary Banks maintain federal fund lines with a number of larger regional and money-center banking institutions totaling in excess of $66.5 million, of which $4.9 million was borrowed at December 31, 1995. Federal funds borrowed by the Subsidiary Banks during 1995 averaged less than $500,000. At December 31, 1995, certain of the Subsidiary Banks had outstanding $10.2 million of borrowings pursuant to securities repurchase agreement transactions, ranging in maturity from one day to three months. Also, F&M has credit lines totaling $233.8 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank that can be utilized for short and/or long-term borrowing. F&M engages in short-term borrowings at the parent company level, as well. At December 31, 1995, F&M had $18.5 million outstanding in short-term obligations issued to selected customers of the Subsidiary Banks pursuant to a master agreement. As a back-up source of funds, F&M has approved bank lines of credit totaling $9.0 million. At December 31, 1995, there were no outstanding balances under these lines, however, the lines are used irregularly and the average aggregate balance outstanding under the lines has not exceeded $1.0 million since they have been in place. In 1994, some of F&M's subsidiary banks joined the Federal Home Loan Bank system in order to enter a program of long-term borrowing which is restricted to be invested in Residential Housing Finance Assets (RHFA). RHFA are defined as (1) Loans secured by residential real property; (2) Mortgage-backed securities; (3) Participations in loans secured by residential real property; (4) Loans financed by Community Investment Program advances; (5) Loans secured by manufactured housing, regardless of whether such housing qualifies as residential real property; or (6) Any loans or investments which the Federal Housing Finance Board and the Bank, in their discretion, otherwise determine to be residential housing finance assets. In 1995, long-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank system for RHFA investments were $3.2 million maturing through 2006. Accounting Rule Changes Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of," establishes standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles, and goodwill related to those assets to be held and used and for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be disposed of. This Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by an entity be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Statement is not expected to have a material impact on F&M. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 122, "Accounting for Mortgage Servicing Rights," amends FASB Statement No. 65, "Accounting for Certain Mortgage Banking Activities," to require that a mortgage banking enterprise recognize as separate assets rights to service mortgage loans for others, however those servicing rights are acquired. A mortgage banking enterprise that acquires mortgage servicing rights through either the purchase or origination of mortgage loans and sells or securitizes those loans with servicing rights retained should allocate the total cost of the mortgage loans to the mortgage servicing rights and the loans (without the mortgage servicing rights) based on their relative fair values if it is practicable to estimate those fair values. If it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights and the mortgage loans (without the mortgage servicing rights), the entire cost of purchasing or originating the loans should be allocated to the mortgage loans (without the mortgage servicing rights) and no cost should be allocated to the mortgage servicing rights. The Statement is effective for transactions in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Statement is not expected to have a material impact on F&M. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. Those plans include all arrangements by which employees receive shares of stock or other equity instruments of the employer or the employer incurs liabilities to employees in amounts based on the price of the employer's stock. Examples are stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. This Statement also applies to transactions in which an entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from nonemployees. Those transactions must be accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. This Statement defines a fair value based method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity instrument and encourages all entities to adopt that method of accounting for all of their employee stock compensation plans. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." The fair value based method is preferable to the Opinion 25 method for purposes of justifying a change in accounting principle under APB Opinion 20, "Accounting Changes." Entities electing to remain with the accounting in Opinion 25 must make pro forma disclosures of net income and, if presented, earnings per share, as if the fair value based method of accounting defined in this Statement had been applied. Under the fair value based method, compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. Under the intrinsic value based method, compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at grant date or other measurement date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire stock. Most fixed stock option plans--the most common type of stock compensation plan--have no intrinsic value at grant date, and under Opinion 25 no compensation cost is recognized for them. Compensation cost is recognized for other types of stock-based compensation plans under Opinion 25, including plans with variable, usually performance-based, features. The Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1995. The disclosures must include the pro forma effects of other awards granted in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 1994. The Statement is not expected to have a material impact on F&M. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1995 and 1994 December 31, ---------------------------------- 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- Assets Cash and due from banks (Notes 1, 14 and 18)........................................ $ 81,626,102 $ 80,282,933 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks............................................ 100,000 229,211 Securities (fair value: 1995, $577,439,207; 1994, $502,354,294) (Notes 1 and 2).................................................................. 569,268,650 514,488,222 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell............................................................. 64,408,000 42,035,000 Loans (Notes 1, 3 and 5)........................................................... 1,060,247,289 1,015,149,024 Unearned income.................................................................. (6,418,449) (5,926,326) --------------- --------------- Loans (net of unearned income)......................................... 1,053,828,840 1,009,222,698 Allowance for loan losses (Note 4)............................................... (15,015,909) (15,462,719) --------------- --------------- Net loans.............................................................. 1,038,812,931 993,759,979 Bank premises and equipment, net (Notes 1 and 6)................................... 34,881,884 32,153,423 Other assets....................................................................... 44,722,813 45,543,740 --------------- --------------- Total assets........................................................... $1,833,820,380 $1,708,492,508 =============== =============== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities Deposits: Noninterest bearing.............................................................. $ 236,629,942 $ 230,677,853 Interest bearing................................................................. 1,346,846,609 1,260,393,847 --------------- --------------- Total deposits (Note 7)................................................ $1,583,476,551 $1,491,071,700 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase......................................................... 15,088,887 20,542,960 Federal Home Loan Bank advances.................................................... 4,737,275 875,294 Other short-term borrowings (Notes 5 and 8)........................................ 18,792,294 14,878,857 Long-term debt (Note 9)............................................................ 3,225,000 3,193,573 Other liabilities.................................................................. 15,017,878 8,941,151 Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 14, 17 and 19)............................................................ -- -- --------------- --------------- Total liabilities...................................................... $1,640,337,885 $1,539,503,535 --------------- --------------- Shareholders' Equity Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares outstanding............................................................ $ -- $ -- Common stock, par value $2 per share, authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued 1995, 16,552,324 shares; issued 1994, 16,482,595 shares................... 33,104,648 32,965,190 Capital surplus.................................................................... 57,680,810 56,893,066 Retained earnings.................................................................. 99,229,815 85,913,709 Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net...................... 3,467,222 (6,782,992) --------------- --------------- Total shareholders' equity............................................. $ 193,482,495 $ 168,988,973 --------------- --------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity............................. $1,833,820,380 $1,708,492,508 =============== =============== - ----------------- See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1995 December 31, ------------------------------------------------------ 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Interest Income Interest and fees on loans......................................... $ 96,081,361 $ 85,237,775 $ 74,616,190 Interest and dividends on investment securities: Taxable interest income......................................... 16,158,250 12,869,091 14,396,502 Interest income exempt from federal income taxes................ 1,876,600 2,225,641 3,128,504 Dividends....................................................... -- -- 65,971 Interest and dividends on securities available for sale: Taxable interest income......................................... 14,424,029 15,885,912 12,630,661 Dividends....................................................... 393,750 252,610 -- Interest income on federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell............................ 4,301,567 3,104,812 2,590,830 Interest on deposits in banks..................................... 26,006 37,744 105,215 --------------- --------------- --------------- Total interest income.......................... $ 133,261,563 $ 119,613,585 $ 107,533,873 --------------- --------------- --------------- Interest Expense Interest on deposits (Note 7)...................................... $ 55,801,690 $ 45,287,084 $ 42,927,164 Interest on short-term borrowings................................. 1,252,526 1,053,264 688,082 Interest on long-term debt........................................ 242,631 90,634 -- --------------- --------------- --------------- Total interest expense......................... $ 57,296,847 $ 46,430,982 $ 43,615,246 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net interest income............................ $ 75,964,716 $ 73,182,603 $ 63,918,627 Provision for loan losses (Notes 1 and 4)......................... 1,080,748 2,534,666 2,856,875 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses............................. $ 74,883,968 $ 70,647,937 $ 61,061,752 --------------- --------------- --------------- Other Income Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities..................... $ 1,811,631 $ 1,642,010 $ 1,426,526 Service charges on deposit accounts................................ 6,010,565 5,676,383 5,211,748 Credit card fees................................................... 2,679,530 2,247,432 1,844,084 Fees for other customer services................................... 1,425,811 1,904,721 2,231,349 Other operating income............................................. 3,926,438 4,093,803 2,349,815 Profits on securities available for sale (Note 2).................. 366,133 728,239 1,616,791 Investment securities gains, net (Note 2).......................... 236 19,895 163,987 --------------- --------------- --------------- Total other income............................. $ 16,220,344 $ 16,312,483 $ 14,844,300 --------------- --------------- --------------- Other Expenses Salaries and employees' benefits (Notes 11, 12 and 13)............. $ 29,362,410 $ 28,824,024 $ 24,360,853 Net occupancy expense of premises (Notes 6 and 14)................. 3,981,914 3,959,251 3,575,578 Furniture and equipment expenses (Notes 6 and 14).................. 4,253,214 4,056,908 3,648,999 Deposit insurance.................................................. 1,740,109 3,372,304 2,841,261 Credit card expense................................................ 1,625,438 1,731,838 1,266,780 Other operating expenses........................................... 15,031,641 14,339,051 12,636,903 --------------- --------------- --------------- Total other expenses........................... $ 55,994,726 $ 56,283,376 $ 48,330,374 --------------- --------------- --------------- Income before income taxes..................... $ 35,109,586 $ 30,677,044 $ 27,575,678 Income tax expense (Notes 1 and 15)................................. 11,677,437 9,976,168 8,844,179 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net income..................................... $ 23,432,149 $ 20,700,876 $ 18,731,499 =============== =============== =============== Earnings Per Share (Note 1) Per average share outstanding, net income.......................... $ 1.42 $ 1.25 $ 1.16 =============== =============== =============== - ------------------ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1995 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Secur- Common Capital Retained ities Available Stock Surplus Earnings for Sale, Net Total ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- Balance--December 31, 1992.................. $ 31,137,838 $ 44,196,974 $ 70,826,338 $ -- $146,161,150 Net income--1993.......................... -- -- 18,731,499 -- 18,731,499 Cash dividends declared ($0.58 per share). -- -- (9,352,791) -- (9,352,791) Issuance of common stock-- dividend reinvestment plan (73,592 shares)....... 147,184 944,899 -- -- 1,092,083 Issuance of common stock-- exercise of employee stock options (17,464 shares).. 34,928 102,634 -- -- 137,562 Issuance of stock options under non-vari- able compensatory plan (10,000 shares).. -- 86,200 -- -- 86,200 Issuance of common stock to acquire investment (19,877 shares).............. 39,754 298,155 -- -- 337,909 Retirement of stock options (2,000 shares) -- (8,000) -- -- (8,000) Issuance of common stock in exchange for net assets in bank acquisition (432,989 shares)........................ 865,978 6,229,642 -- -- 7,095,620 Issuance of common stock for employee stock discount plan (15,458 shares)..... 30,916 182,598 -- -- 213,514 ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- Balance-- December 31, 1993................. $ 32,256,598 $ 52,033,102 $ 80,205,046 $ -- $164,494,746 Net income-- 1994......................... -- -- 20,700,876 -- 20,700,876 Cash dividends declared ($0.54 per share)...................... -- -- (8,933,174) -- (8,933,174) Issuance of common stock-- dividend reinvestment plan (118,288 shares)...... 236,576 1,670,226 -- -- 1,906,802 Issuance of common stock-- exercise of employee stock options (5,563 shares)... 11,126 27,628 -- -- 38,754 Issuance of stock options under nonvariable compensatory plan (26,000 shares).......................... -- 211,120 -- -- 211,120 Acquisition of common stock (165,000 shares)........................ (330,000) (2,485,487) -- -- (2,815,487) Issuance of common stock - 2 1/2% stock dividend (378,690 shares)............... 757,380 5,243,898 (6,001,278) -- -- Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.... -- -- (57,761) -- (57,761) Issuance of common stock for employee stock discount plan (16,755 shares)..... 33,510 192,579 -- -- 226,089 Change in unrealized gain (loss) on secur- ities available for sale, net of deferred income taxes of $3,658,562..... -- -- -- (6,782,992) (6,782,992) ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- Balance-- December 31, 1994................. $ 32,965,190 $ 56,893,066 $ 85,913,709 $ (6,782,992) $168,988,973 Net income-- 1995......................... -- -- 23,432,149 -- 23,432,149 Cash dividends declared ($0.61 per share)....................... -- -- (10,116,043) -- (10,116,043) Issuance of common stock-- dividend reinvestment plan (149,443 shares)...... 298,886 2,090,992 -- -- 2,389,878 Acquisition of common stock (177,767 shares)........................ (355,534) (2,716,683) -- -- (3,072,217) Issuance of common stock-- employee stock ownership plan (37,393 shares).... 74,786 525,219 -- -- 600,005 Issuance of common stock-- exercise of employee stock options (13,323 shares).. 26,646 100,657 -- -- 127,303 Issuance of stock options under non-vari- able compensatory plan (26,000 shares).. -- 206,440 -- -- 206,440 Issuance of common stock to acquire investment (11,980 shares).............. 23,960 176,040 -- -- 200,000 Issuance of common stock for employee stock discount plan (35,357 shares)..... 70,714 405,079 -- -- 475,793 Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of deferred income taxes of $5,623,601..... -- -- -- 10,250,214 10,250,214 ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- Balance-- December 31, 1995................. $ 33,104,648 $ 57,680,810 $ 99,229,815 $ 3,467,222 $193,482,495 ============= ============= ============== ============= ============= See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1995 December 31, ----------------------------------------------------- 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net income......................................................... $ 23,432,149 $ 20,700,876 $ 18,731,499 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization................................. 3,766,905 3,815,564 3,011,680 Provision for loan losses..................................... 1,080,748 2,534,666 2,856,875 Deferred income taxes (credits)............................... (996) 1,270,662 (764,501) Profits on securities available for sale...................... (366,133) (728,239) (1,616,791) Investment securities gains, net.............................. (236) (19,895) (163,987) Gain on sale of other real estate............................. (304,552) (49,447) -- Net amortization and accretion of securities.................. 386,927 776,726 662,310 (Increase) decrease in other assets........................... (2,893,543) 1,058,988 794,991 Increase (decrease) in other liabilities...................... 5,785,057 (4,308,427) 1,547,211 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by operating activities....... $ 30,886,326 $ 25,051,474 $ 25,059,287 --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities Decrease in interest-bearing deposits in other banks.............. $ 129,211 $ 2,013,704 $ 268,954 Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale.... 27,482,815 48,911,189 29,504,330 Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale......... 31,368,930 29,902,250 16,742,000 Proceeds from principal repayments and calls of investment securities...................................................... 20,736,543 14,165,988 -- Proceeds from maturities of investment securities................. 54,845,000 63,247,000 77,358,803 Proceeds from sales and calls of investment securities............ -- -- 33,501,638 Purchase of securities available for sale......................... (96,131,240) (50,710,889) (77,713,536) Purchase of investment securities................................. (77,367,860) (127,618,796) (120,906,843) (Increase) decrease in federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell............................ (22,373,000) 37,441,000 15,263,000 Net (increase) in loans........................................... (52,715,582) (56,354,423) (64,791,243) Purchases of bank premises and equipment.......................... (6,052,856) (3,870,767) (3,602,449) Proceeds from sale of other real estate........................... 5,080,870 3,138,593 2,432,112 Cash acquired in acquisition...................................... -- -- 6,622,857 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash (used in) investing activities......... $ (114,997,169) $ (39,735,151) $ (85,320,377) --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits and savings accounts............................ $ (59,109,483) $ 17,205,819 $ 76,631,802 Net increase (decrease) in certificates of deposit................. 151,514,334 8,578,583 (9,027,871) Dividends paid..................................................... (9,824,373) (8,457,479) (7,476,664) Increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and securities sold. under agreements to repurchase................................... (5,454,073) 6,271,481 (153,867) Increase in other short-term borrowings............................ 3,913,437 1,265,430 1,470,576 Net proceeds from issuance and sale of common stock................ 3,592,979 2,171,645 1,443,159 Acquisition of common stock........................................ (3,072,217) (2,815,487) -- Increase in Federal Home Loan bank advances........................ 3,861,981 875,294 -- Proceeds from long-term debt....................................... 1,000,000 3,279,743 -- Principal payments on long-term debt............................... (968,573) (86,170) -- Cash paid in lieu of fractional shares on 2 1/2% stock dividend.... -- (57,761) -- --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by financing activities...... $ 85,454,012 $ 28,231,098 $ 62,887,135 --------------- --------------- --------------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents.......... $ 1,343,169 $ 13,547,421 $ 2,626,045 Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning.......................................................... 80,282,933 66,735,512 64,109,467 --------------- --------------- --------------- Ending............................................................ $ 81,626,102 $ 80,282,933 $ 66,735,512 =============== =============== =============== Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Cash payments for: Interest paid to depositors..................................... $ 54,177,118 $ 44,828,822 $ 42,352,302 Interest paid on short-term borrowings.......................... 1,268,178 1,052,160 681,834 Interest paid on long-term borrowings........................... 242,631 90,635 -- --------------- --------------- --------------- $ 55,687,927 $ 45,971,617 $ 43,034,136 =============== =============== =============== Income taxes.................................................... $ 9,547,581 $ 10,169,899 $ 9,383,056 =============== =============== =============== Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Issuance of stock options under nonvariable compensatory plan..... $ 206,440 $ 211,120 $ 86,200 =============== =============== =============== Retirement of stock options under nonvariable compensatory plan... $ -- $ -- $ 8,000 =============== =============== =============== Issuance of common stock in exchange for net assets in bank acquisition...................................................... $ -- $ -- $ 7,095,620 =============== =============== =============== Issuance of common stock to acquire investment.................... $ 200,000 $ -- $ 337,909 =============== =============== =============== Loan balances transferred to foreclosed properties................ $ 6,581,882 $ 5,429,240 $ 2,335,356 =============== =============== =============== Common stock issued for 2 1/2% stock dividend..................... $ -- $ 6,001,278 $ -- =============== =============== =============== Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale........... $ 15,873,815 $ (10,441,551) $ -- =============== =============== =============== - ------------------ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 Note 1 -- Nature of Banking Activities and Significant Accounting Policies F&M National Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Corporation) grant commercial, financial, agricultural, residential and consumer loans to customers in Virginia and West Virginia. The loan portfolio is well diversified and generally is collateralized by assets of the customers. The loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow or proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers. The accounting and reporting policies of F&M National Corporation and Subsidiaries conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to the reporting guidelines prescribed by regulatory authorities. The following is a description of the more significant of those policies and practices. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of F&M National Corporation and all of its banking and nonbanking affiliates. In consolidation, significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Securities The Corporation adopted FASB No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investment in Debt and Equity Securities" effective beginning January 1, 1994. This statement addresses the accounting and reporting for investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values and for all investments in debt securities. Those investments are classified in three categories and are accounted for as follows: a. Securities Held to Maturity Securities classified as held to maturity are those debt securities the Corporation has both the intent and ability to hold to maturity regardless of changes in market conditions, liquidity needs or changes in general economic conditions. These securities are carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, computed by the interest method over their contractual lives. b. Securities Available for Sale Securities classified as available for sale are those debt securities that the Corporation intends to hold for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell a security classified as available for sale would be based on various factors, including significant movements in interest rates, changes in the maturity mix of the Corporation's assets and liabilities, liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations, and other similar factors. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses are reported as increases or decreases in shareholders' equity, net of the related deferred tax effect. Realized gains or losses, determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities sold, are included in earnings. c. Trading Securities Trading securities, which are generally held for the short term in anticipation of market gains, are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading account assets are included in interest income on trading account securities. The Corporation had no trading securities at December 31, 1995 and 1994. Prior to 1994, the Corporation's accounting policy for securities was as follows: Securities were classified as investment securities when management had the intent and the Corporation had the ability at the time of purchase to hold them until maturity or on a long-term basis. These securities were carried at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Premiums were amortized (deducted) and discounts were accreted (added) to interest income on investment securities using methods that approximate the level yield method. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time and not intended to be held to maturity or on a long-term basis were classified as available for sale and accounted for at the lower of cost or market value. These included securities used as part of the Corporation's asset/liability management strategy and may have been sold in response to changes in interest rates, prepayment risk, the need or desire to increase capital, to satisfy regulatory requirements and other similar factors. Gains and losses arising from the sale of securities available for sale or adjustments for lower of cost or market were included in "Profits on securities available for sale" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Loans Loans are shown on the balance sheets net of unearned income and allowance for loan losses. Interest income on commercial and real estate mortgage loans is computed on the loan balance outstanding. Interest income on installment loans is computed on the sum-of-the-months digits and actuarial methods. On January 1, 1995, the Corporation adopted FASB No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan." This statement has been amended by FASB Statement No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures." Statement 114, as amended, requires that the impairment of loans that have been separately identified for evaluation is to be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or, alternatively, the observable market price of the loans or the fair value of the collateral. However, for those loans that are collateral dependent (that is, if repayment of those loans is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral) and for which management has determined foreclosure is probable, the measure of impairment of those loans is to be based on the fair value of the collateral. Statement 114, as amended, also requires certain disclosures about investments in impaired loans and the allowance for credit losses and interest income recognized on loans. Loans are placed on nonaccrual when a loan is specifically determined to be impaired or when principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days or more. Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income. Interest income generally is not recognized on specific impaired loans unless the likelihood of further loss is remote. Interest payments received on such loans are applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance. Interest income on other nonaccrual loans is recognized only to the extent of interest payments received. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which, in management's judgment is adequate to absorb credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management's evaluation of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss experience, specific impaired loans, and economic conditions. Allowances for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Changes in the allowance relating to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan losses. Because of uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, management's estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio and the related allowance may change in the near term. Bank Premises and Equipment Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Premises and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives; leasehold improvements are amortized over the lives of the respective leases or the estimated useful life of the leasehold improvement, whichever is less. Depreciation and amortization are recorded on the straight-line and declining-balance methods. Costs of maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of replacing structural parts of major units are considered individually and are expensed or capitalized as the facts dictate. Income Taxes Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. Pension Plan The Corporation has a trusteed, noncontributory defined contribution pension plan covering substantially all full-time employees. Earnings and Dividends Paid Per Share Earnings and dividends paid per share of Common Stock are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year after giving retroactive effect to the equivalent shares exchanged in acquisition of Bank of Potomac in 1995, in acquisition of PNB Financial Corporation and Hallmark Bank & Trust Company in 1994, the 2 1/2% stock dividend in 1994, and in acquisition of First National Bankshares, Inc. in 1993. Trust Division Securities and other property held by the Trust Division in a fiduciary or agency capacity are not assets of the Corporation and are not included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Loan Fees and Costs Loan origination and commitment fees and direct loan origination costs are being recognized as collected and incurred. The use of this method of recognition does not produce results that are materially different from results which would have been produced if such costs and fees were deferred and amortized as an adjustment of the loan yield over the life of the related loan. Other Real Estate Other real estate, classified in "other assets" in the accompanying balance sheets, consists primarily of real estate held for resale which was acquired through foreclosure on loans secured by real estate. Other real estate is carried at the lower of cost or appraised market value less an allowance for estimated selling expenses on the future disposition of the property. Writedowns to market value at the date of foreclosure are charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent declines in market value are charged to expense. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and amounts due from banks. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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. Note 2 -- Securities The amortized cost and fair values of securities being held to maturity as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 are as follows: December 31, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains (Losses) Value --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies....... $ 259,281,218 $ 7,764,096 $ (442,035) $ 266,603,279 Obligations of states and political subdivisions.................................... 32,598,686 854,416 (92,075) 33,361,027 Corporate securities.............................. 985,200 86,155 -- 1,071,355 --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- $ 292,865,104 $ 8,704,667 $ (534,110) $ 301,035,661 =============== =============== =============== =============== Caption> December 31, 1994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains (Losses) Value --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies....... $ 252,365,986 $ 232,684 $ (11,874,322) $ 240,724,348 Obligations of states and political subdivisions.................................... 39,616,717 584,956 (1,034,819) 39,166,854 Corporate securities.............................. 1,671,750 9,000 (51,427) 1,629,323 --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- $ 293,654,453 $ 826,640 $ (12,960,568) $ 281,520,525 =============== =============== ============== =============== The amortized cost and fair value of securities being held to maturity as of December 31, 1995, by contractual maturity are shown below. Maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the corporate securities may be called or repaid without any penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the maturity summary. Amortized Fair Cost Value --------------- --------------- Due in one year or less.................................................. $ 76,309,029 $ 76,602,349 Due after one year through five years.................................... 134,534,033 136,531,083 Due after five years through ten years................................... 57,896,216 60,553,164 Due after ten years...................................................... 23,140,626 26,277,710 Corporate securities..................................................... 985,200 1,071,355 --------------- --------------- $ 292,865,104 $ 301,035,661 =============== =============== The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, are as follows: December 31, 1995 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains (Losses) Value --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies....... $ 257,649,832 $ 5,533,316 $ (907,092) $ 262,276,056 Corporate securities.............................. 7,026,408 514,373 (1,804) 7,538,977 Mortgage-backed securities........................ 736,222 39,976 (514) 775,684 Other............................................. 5,558,820 254,009 -- 5,812,829 --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- $ 270,971,282 $ 6,341,674 $ (909,410) $ 276,403,546 =============== =============== ============== =============== December 31, 1994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Gains (Losses) Value --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies....... $ 216,857,754 $ 369,534 $ (10,899,154) $ 206,328,134 Corporate securities.............................. 8,962,542 21,772 (90,500) 8,893,814 Mortgage-backed securities........................ 887,955 -- (13,881) 874,074 Other............................................. 4,567,069 170,678 -- 4,737,747 --------------- --------------- -------------- --------------- $ 231,275,320 $ 561,984 $ (11,003,535) $ 220,833,769 =============== =============== ============== =============== The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale, as of December 31, 1995 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the corporate securities and mortgage-backed securities may be called or prepaid without any penalties. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories in the maturity summary. Amortized Fair Cost Value --------------- --------------- Due in one year or less..................................................... $ 29,896,031 $ 30,111,582 Due after one year through five years....................................... 167,246,448 170,024,611 Due after five years through ten years...................................... 45,690,285 46,856,013 Due after ten years......................................................... 14,817,068 15,283,850 Corporate securities........................................................ 7,026,408 7,538,977 Mortgage-backed securities.................................................. 736,222 775,684 Other....................................................................... 5,558,820 5,812,829 --------------- --------------- $ 270,971,282 $ 276,403,546 =============== =============== Proceeds from principal repayments and calls of securities held to maturity during 1995 and 1994 were $20,736,543 and $14,165,988. Gross gains of $26,862 and $27,452 and gross losses of $26,626 and $7,557 were realized on those principal repayments and calls during 1995 and 1994, respectively. There were no sales of securities held to maturity during 1995 and 1994. Proceeds from sales and calls of securities available for sale during 1995 and 1994 were $27,482,815 and $48,911,189. Gross gains of $371,182 and $960,137 and gross losses of $5,049 and $231,898 were realized on those sales and calls during 1995 and 1994, respectively. Proceeds from sales and calls of securities during 1993 were $63,005,968. Gross gains of $1,808,394 and gross losses of $27,616 were realized on those sales. As allowed by the Question and Answer Guide to FASB No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" issued in November of 1995, debt securities with an amortized cost of $2,451,366 were transferred from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale in December 1995. The securities had an unrealized loss of approximately $93,153. There were no securities transferred between classifications during 1994. The book value of securities pledged to secure deposits and for other purposes amounts to $94,357,378 and $72,649,913 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Note 3 --Loans Major classifications of loans are as follows: December 31, ------------------------------------ 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- Commercial, financial and agricultural................................... $ 135,208,000 $ 136,989,000 Real estate-- construction............................................... 40,723,000 33,388,000 Real estate-- mortgage................................................... 738,953,000 694,841,000 Consumer loans to individuals............................................ 145,363,289 149,931,024 --------------- --------------- $ 1,060,247,289 $ 1,015,149,024 =============== =============== Note 4 --Allowance for Loan Losses Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows: December 31, ------------------------------------------------------ 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Balance at beginning of year........................................ $ 15,462,719 $ 14,039,859 $ 11,308,736 Provision charged to operating expense.............................. 1,080,748 2,534,666 2,856,875 Recoveries added to the reserve..................................... 861,116 817,390 1,080,156 Increase from acquisition........................................... -- -- 1,443,169 Loan losses charged to the reserve.................................. (2,388,674) (1,929,196) (2,649,077) --------------- --------------- --------------- Balance at end of year.............................................. $ 15,015,909 $ 15,462,719 $ 14,039,859 =============== =============== =============== Information about impaired loans as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995 is as follows: Impaired loans for which an allowance has been provided..... $ 7,676,449 Impaired loans for which no allowance has been provided..... 3,029,014 --------------- Total impaired loans........................................ $ 10,705,463 =============== Allowance provided for impaired loans, included in the allowance for loan losses............................. $ 1,400,961 =============== Average balance in impaired loans........................... $ 10,828,971 =============== Interest income recognized.................................. $ 209,087 =============== Nonaccrual loans excluded from impaired loan disclosure under FASB 114 amounted to $1,649,688 and $18,627,000. If interest on these loans had been accrued, such income would have approximated $128,816 and $1,356,053, respectively. Note 5 -- Related Party Transactions The Securities and Exchange Commission requires disclosure of loans which exceed $60,000 to executive officers and directors of the Corporation or to their associates. Such loans were made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing for comparable transactions with similar risk. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, these loans totaled $45,959,874 and $44,998,082, respectively. During 1995, total principal additions were $5,259,658 and total principal payments were $4,297,866. The Corporation was indebted to related parties for short-term borrowings totaling $6,515,000 and $4,026,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Corporation paid $2,400 in 1995 to the law firm of a director who serves as legal counsel for a bank subsidiary. Note 6 --Bank Premises and Equipment, Net Premises and equipment are summarized as follows: December 31, ------------------------------------ 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- Premises.................................................. $ 35,694,001 $ 34,958,654 Leasehold improvements.................................... 1,498,946 1,158,583 Furniture and equipment................................... 21,396,524 18,110,250 Construction in progress.................................. 1,697,011 1,132,883 --------------- --------------- $ 60,286,482 $ 55,360,370 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization............ (25,404,598) (23,206,947) --------------- --------------- $ 34,881,884 $ 32,153,423 =============== =============== Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment included in operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, were $3,324,395, $3,406,387 and $2,849,241, respectively. Note 7 -- Deposits Deposits outstanding at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, and the related interest expense for the periods then ended are summarized as follows: December 31, 1995 December 31, 1994 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Amount Expense Amount Expense ---------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- Noninterest bearing.......................... $ 236,629,942 $ -- $ 230,677,853 $ -- ---------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- Interest bearing: Interest checking.......................... $ 249,730,679 $ 5,922,093 $ 255,400,188 $ 6,055,642 Money market accounts...................... 145,801,585 4,756,607 178,780,922 5,521,296 Regular savings............................ 184,418,437 6,191,079 210,831,163 6,778,585 Certificates of deposit: Less than $100,000....................... 631,766,052 32,263,058 524,270,459 22,619,731 $100,000 and more........................ 135,129,856 6,668,853 91,111,115 4,311,830 ---------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- Total interest bearing................. $ 1,346,846,609 $ 55,801,690 $1,260,393,847 $ 45,287,084 ---------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------- Total deposits......................... $ 1,583,476,551 $ 55,801,690 $1,491,071,700 $ 45,287,084 ================ ================ =============== =============== December 31, 1993 ----------------------------------- Amount Expense ---------------- ---------------- Noninterest bearing.......................... $ 207,612,849 $ -- ---------------- ---------------- Interest bearing: Interest checking.......................... $ 244,199,787 $ 5,359,548 Money market accounts...................... 191,990,777 5,037,999 Regular savings............................ 214,680,894 5,699,203 Certificates of deposit: Less than $100,000....................... 515,220,658 22,923,820 $100,000 and more........................ 91,582,333 3,906,594 ---------------- ---------------- Total interest bearing................. $ 1,257,674,449 $ 42,927,164 ---------------- ---------------- Total deposits......................... $ 1,465,287,298 $ 42,927,164 ================ ================ Note 8 -- Short-Term Borrowings The Corporation had unused lines of credit totaling $9,000,000 with nonaffiliated banks at December 31, 1995. In addition, the Corporation has unused lines of credit totaling $225,883,775 with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Note 9 -- Long-Term Debt In 1994, some of the Corporation's subsidiary banks joined the Federal Home Loan Bank system in order to enter a program of long-term borrowing which is restricted to be invested in Residential Housing Finance Assets (RHFA). RHFA are defined as (1) Loans secured by residential real property; (2) Mortgage-backed securities; (3) Participations in loans secured by residential real property; (4) Loans financed by Community Investment Program advances; (5) Loans secured by manufactured housing, regardless of whether such housing qualifies as residential real property; or (6) Any loans or investments which the Federal Housing Finance Board and the Bank, in their discretion, otherwise determine to be residential housing finance assets. Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank system for RHFA investments totaled $3,225,000 at December 31, 1995, maturing through 2006. The interest rate on the notes payable range from 7.32% to 8.19% at December 31, 1995. Principal payments on the notes are due as follows: 1996 $ 350,000 1997 350,000 1998 350,000 1999 350,000 2000 350,000 Later years 1,475,000 -------------- $ 3,225,000 ============== Note 10 -- Business Combinations On April 6, 1995, F&M completed its acquisition of Bank of the Potomac, Inc. (Potomac). Potomac was a state-chartered commercial bank. F&M issued 872,187 shares of common stock based on an exchange ratio of 2.5168 shares of F&M common shares for each share of Potomac common stock. The transaction was accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Accordingly, the financial statements of F&M have been restated for all reported periods to reflect the acquisition. Total assets and the results of operations of the separate entities prior to the combination are summarized as follows: March 31, 1995 December 31, (Unaudited) 1994 -------------- -------------- Total assets: F&M National Corporation........................ $1,670,856,870 $1,650,903,642 Bank of Potomac.................................. 54,330,572 57,588,866 -------------- -------------- $1,725,187,442 $1,708,492,508 ============== ============== March 31, Years Ended December 31, 1995 -------------------------------- (Unaudited) 1994 1993 --------------- -------------- -------------- Net interest income: F&M National Corporation....... $ 18,538,407 $ 70,792,933 $ 61,583,480 Bank of Potomac................ 649,325 2,389,670 2,335,147 --------------- -------------- -------------- $ 19,187,732 $ 73,182,603 $ 63,918,627 =============== ============== ============== Net income: F&M National Corporation....... $ 5,781,787 $ 20,233,231 $ 18,269,804 Bank of Potomac................ 187,416 467,645 461,695 --------------- -------------- -------------- $ 5,969,203 $ 20,700,876 $ 18,731,499 =============== ============== ============== On July 1, 1994, F&M completed its acquisitions of PNB Financial Corporation (PNB) and Hallmark Bank & Trust Company (Hallmark). PNB was a bank holding company organized under Virginia law which conducted a commercial banking business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Peoples National Bank of Warrenton. F&M issued 1,193,431 shares of common stock based on an exchange ratio of 2.3683 shares of F&M common shares for each share of PNB common stock. Hallmark was a state-chartered commercial bank. F&M issued 1,107,414 shares of common stock based on an exchange ratio of 0.6406 shares of F&M common shares for each share of Hallmark common stock. The transactions were accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Accordingly, the financial statements of F&M have been restated for all reported periods to reflect the acquisition. On September 1, 1993, F&M completed its acquisition of First National Bankshares, Inc. (First National). First National was a bank holding company organized under Virginia law which conducted a commercial banking business through its wholly-owned national banking association subsidiary, First National Bank of Emporia. F&M issued 665,568 shares of common stock based on an exchange ratio of 3.096 shares of F&M common shares for each share of First National common stock. The transaction was accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Accordingly, the financial statements of F&M have been restated for all reported periods to reflect the acquisition. On September 18, 1993, F&M completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Hamilton (Hamilton Bank) in exchange for $7,095,620 worth of F&M common stock. The excess of the total acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired of $5,239,496 is being amortized over 15 years by the straight-line method. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and results of operations of Hamilton Bank since the date of acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements. Note 11 -- Stock Options The Corporation sponsors a stock option plan, which provides for the granting of both incentive and nonqualified stock options to executive officers and key employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries. The option price of incentive options will not be less than the fair market value of the stock at the time an option is granted. Nonqualified options may be granted at a price established by the Board of Directors including prices less than the fair market value on the date of grant. There were no incentive stock options outstanding during 1995, 1994 and 1993. The plan expense for 1995, 1994, and 1993 was $102,806, $125,422, and $100,910, respectively. Stock Option Plan Summary (adjusted for 1994 2 1/2% stock dividend) 1995 1994 1993 ------- ------- ------- Options outstanding beginning of year............................... 92,363 71,276 78,490 Options granted..................................................... 26,000 26,650 10,250 Options exercised (none expired).................................... 13,323 5,563 17,464 ------- ------- ------- Options outstanding and exercisable................................. 105,040 92,363 71,276 Options available for grant......................................... 193,350 219,350 246,000 At December 31, 1995, options outstanding ranged in price from $4.88 to $8.42 per share. Note 12 -- Employee Benefit Plans F&M National Corporation and its affiliates have a defined contribution retirement plan covering substantially all full-time employees and provides that employees automatically become eligible to participate on January 1 or July 1 as of the date they reach age 18 and complete 12 months of service, whichever occurs last. The plan was amended in 1989 to add a 401(k) or deferred feature. Under the plan, a participant may contribute to the plan an amount up to 10% of his covered compensation for the year, subject to certain limitations. For each year in which the employee makes a contribution to the plan, the Corporation will make a matching contribution. The Corporation may also make, but is not required to make, a discretionary contribution for each participant out of its current or accumulated net profits. The amount of the matching contribution and discretionary contribution, if any, is determined on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. The total plan expense for 1995, 1994 and 1993, was $181,850, $115,300, and $732,350, respectively. In 1994, the Corporation adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) covering substantially all full-time employees and providing that employees automatically become eligible to participate on January 1 or July 1 as of the date they reach age 18 and complete 12 months of service, whichever occurs last. The Corporation may make, but is not required to make, a discretionary contribution for each participant out of its current or accumulated net profits. The total contribution may be contributed in cash or corporate common stock. The amount of the discretionary contribution, if any, is determined on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. The total plan expense for 1995 and 1994 was $917,600, and $699,800, respectively. In 1993, the Corporation adopted an Employee Stock Discount Plan. The Plan offers eligible employees of the Corporation the opportunity to purchase common stock through payroll deduction. The price of the shares purchased is the lesser of 85% of the market price of the shares as determined under the plan at January 1 of the calendar year of purchase or 85% of the market price of the shares as determined under the plan at December 31 of the calendar year of purchase. Employees automatically become eligible to participate on January 1 or July 1 as of the date they reach age 18 and complete 12 months of service, whichever occurs last. A regular employee is one who is customarily employed for more than 20 hours per week and more than five months per year. All officers and directors who are eligible employees may participate. 35,357 shares were issued during 1995 at a discount of $84,192. 16,755 shares were issued during 1994 at a discount of $39,897. 15,458 shares were issued during 1993 at a discount of $37,679. The number of shares available to be issued in future years totals 188,293. Note 13 -- Executive Incentive Compensation Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan The Executive Incentive Compensation Plan of F&M National Corporation was established for the purpose of attracting and retaining key executives. The executives and the amounts of the awards (subject to limits as set forth in the Plan) are determined by a Committee composed of members of the Corporation's Board of Directors who are not employees. The aggregate cash awards amounted to $844,772 in 1995, $644,768 in 1994, and $542,457 in 1993. In addition, deferred compensation plans have been adopted for certain key employees which provide that benefits are to be paid in monthly installments for 15 years following retirement or death. The agreement provides that if employment is terminated for reasons other than death or disability prior to age 65, the amount of benefits would be reduced or forfeited. The deferred compensation expense for 1995, 1994, and 1993, based on the present value of the retirement benefits, amounted to approximately $517,981, $240,315 and $331,753, respectively. The plan is unfunded. However, life insurance has been acquired on the lives of these employees in amounts sufficient to discharge the obligations thereunder. Note 14 -- Lease Commitments and Contingent Liabilities The Corporation and Subsidiaries were obligated under a number of noncancelable leases mainly for various banking premises and equipment. Facilities leases, including renewal options, expire through 2008. Total rental expense for operating leases for 1995, 1994 and 1993, was $1,158,160, $1,194,774 and $1,192,141, respectively. Minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases with terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 1995, were as follows: Year Operating Leases -------------------------------- -------------------- 1996............................ $ 736,035 1997............................ 678,282 1998............................ 667,597 1999............................ 542,449 2000............................ 442,412 Later years..................... 699,486 ----------------- Total minimum payments.......... $ 3,766,261 ================= In the normal course of business, there are other outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities which are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Corporation does not anticipate losses as a result of these transactions. As members of The Federal Reserve System, the Corporation's subsidiary banks are required to maintain certain average reserve balances. For the final weekly reporting period in the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, the aggregate amounts of daily average required balances were approximately $18,491,000 and $10,400,000, respectively. Note 15 -- Income Taxes Effective January 1, 1993, the Corporation adopted FASB No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The adoption of this statement changes the Corporation's method of accounting for income taxes from the deferred method to a liability method. Under the deferred method, the Corporation deferred the past tax effects of timing differences between financial reporting and taxable income. As explained in Note 1, the liability method requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. The cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle is immaterial in determining net income for the year ended December 31, 1993. Net deferred tax assets consist of the following components as of December 31, 1995 and 1994: 1995 1994 ----------------- ------------------ Deferred tax assets: Provision for loan losses...................................... $ 4,980,713 $ 5,027,276 Salary continuation plan....................................... 901,926 733,871 Nonaccrual interest............................................ 281,960 304,169 Insurance commissions.......................................... 85,412 113,370 Securities available for sale.................................. -- 3,658,562 Other.......................................................... 327,931 315,920 ----------------- ------------------ $ 6,577,942 $ 10,153,168 ----------------- ------------------ Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation................................................... $ 788,926 $ 737,590 Bond discount accretion........................................ 25,931 57,662 Excess tax basis - acquisition................................. 486,323 421,956 Securities available for sale.................................. 1,965,040 -- Other.......................................................... 23,843 25,475 ----------------- ------------------ $ 3,290,063 $ 1,242,683 ----------------- ------------------ $ 3,287,879 $ 8,910,485 ================= ================== The provision for income taxes charged to operations for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 consist of the following: 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Current tax expense................................................. $ 11,678,433 $ 8,705,506 $ 9,689,680 Deferred tax (benefit).............................................. (996) 1,270,662 (845,501) --------------- --------------- --------------- $ 11,677,437 $ 9,976,168 $ 8,844,179 =============== =============== =============== The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the federal income tax rate to pretax income for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 due to the following: 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Computed "expected" tax expense..................................... 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: Tax-exempt interest............................................... (2.3) (3.1) (3.8) Nondeductible merger expenses..................................... .2 .5 .6 Other, net........................................................ .4 .1 .3 --------------- --------------- --------------- 33.3% 32.5% 32.1% =============== =============== =============== Note 16 -- Restrictions on Transfers to Parent Transfer of funds from banking subsidiaries to the Parent Corporation in the form of loans, advances and cash dividends, are restricted by federal and state regulatory authorities. As of December 31, 1995, the aggregate amount of unrestricted funds which could be transferred from the Corporation's subsidiaries to the Parent Corporation, without prior regulatory approval, totaled $35,405,811 or 18.3% of the consolidated net assets. Note 17 -- Financial Instruments With Off-Balance-Sheet Risk The Corporation and Subsidiaries are party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Corporation and Subsidiaries have in particular classes of financial instruments. The Corporation and Subsidiaries' exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Corporation and Subsidiaries use the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Unless noted otherwise, the Corporation and Subsidiaries do not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. A summary of the contract or notional amount of the Corporation and Subsidiaries' exposure to off-balance-sheet risk as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, is as follows: 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: Commitments to extend credit....................................................... $ 270,275,196 $ 221,489,016 Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written......................... $ 12,436,159 $ 10,219,138 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Corporation and Subsidiaries evaluate each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Corporation and Subsidiaries upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees written are conditional commitments issued by the Corporation and Subsidiaries to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Corporation and Subsidiaries hold marketable securities as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary. The extent of collateral held for those commitments at December 31, 1995, varies from 0 percent to 100 percent; the average amount collateralized is 53 percent. Note 18 -- Credit Risk As of December 31, 1995, the Corporation had a concentration of loans in non-farm, non-residential loans, consisting primarily of commercial loans secured by real estate of $299,096,000 which were in excess of 10 percent of the total loan portfolio. The Corporation does not engage in any foreign lending activities. As of December 31, 1995, the Corporation had $17,243,628 in deposits in financial institutions in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Note 19 -- Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value: Cash and Short-Term Investments For those short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Investment Securities and Securities Available for Sale For securities and marketable equity securities held for investment purposes, fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. For other securities held as investments, fair value equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. Loan Receivables For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, credit card receivables, and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics. The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Deposit Liabilities The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit worthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of stand-by letters of credit is based on fees currrently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate them or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of the fair value of securities loaned. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the carrying amounts and fair values of loan commitments, stand-by letters of credit, and securities loaned were immaterial. The estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments are as follows: 1995 1994 ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Amount Value Amount Value ---------------- ----------------- --------------- --------------- (Dollars in thousands) Financial assets: Cash and short-term investments.............. $ 146,134 $ 146,134 $ 122,547 $ 122,547 Investments securities....................... 292,865 301,036 293,654 281,521 Securities available for sale................ 276,404 276,404 220,834 220,834 Loans........................................ 1,053,829 1,062,259 1,009,223 987,281 Less: allowance for loan losses.............. (15,016) -- (15,463) -- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- --------------- Total financial assets................. $ 1,754,216 $ 1,785,833 $ 1,630,795 $ 1,612,183 ================ ================= ================ =============== Financial liabilities: Deposits..................................... $ 1,583,477 $ 1,583,511 $ 1,491,072 $ 1,486,459 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase.............. 15,089 15,089 20,543 20,543 Other short-term borrowings.................. 18,792 18,792 14,879 14,879 Federal home loan bank advances.............. 4,737 4,737 875 875 Long-term debt............................... 3,225 2,930 3,194 3,194 ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- --------------- Total financial liabilities............ $ 1,625,320 $ 1,625,059 $ 1,530,563 $ 1,525,950 ================ ================= ================ =============== Note 20 -- Derivative Financial Instruments In October, 1994, FASB No. 119, "Disclosure about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments" was issued. The statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after December 15, 1994. It requires various disclosures for derivative financial instruments which are futures, forward, swap, or option contract, or other financial instruments with similar characteristics. The Corporation does not have any derivative financial instruments as defined under this statement. Note 21 -- Proposed Merger FB&T Financial Corporation (FB&T) and the Corporation have entered into a Definitive Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated November 22, 1995, and a related Plan of Share Exchange (collectively, the Merger Agreement). The transaction is subject to the approval of regulatory authorities and shareholders of FB&T. The proposed merger will entitle the shareholders of FB&T to receive, in a tax-free exchange, shares of F&M common stock with an aggregate market value equal to $35.00, with cash being paid in lieu of issuing fractional shares. The market value of F&M common stock will be its average closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for each of the ten trading days immediately preceding the closing date. As of December 31, 1995, FB&T's total assets were $243,069,000, total loans were $149,062,000, total deposits were $191,514,000 and total shareholders' equity was $16,934,000. Note 22 -- Condensed Financial Information -- Parent Company Only F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION (Parent Corporation Only) BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 1995 and 1994 December 31, ------------------------------------ 1995 1994 --------------- --------------- Assets Cash on deposit with subsidiary banks.............................................. $ 174,705 $ 62,427 Investment in subsidiaries, at cost, plus equity in undistributed net income....... 180,525,423 158,358,982 Securities available for sale, at lower of cost or market.......................... 8,876,336 6,128,599 Other short-term investments....................................................... 22,415,000 15,036,000 Bank premises and equipment, net................................................... 1,408,160 3,988,661 Intangible, goodwill, at amortized cost............................................ 668,516 757,246 Other assets....................................................................... 3,256,584 3,209,946 --------------- --------------- Total assets........................................................ $ 217,324,724 $ 187,541,861 =============== =============== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Liabilities Short-term borrowings.............................................................. $ 18,462,000 $ 14,671,000 Dividends payable.................................................................. 2,643,492 2,351,822 Other liabilities.................................................................. 2,736,737 1,530,066 --------------- --------------- Total liabilities.................................................... $ 23,842,229 $ 18,552,888 --------------- --------------- Shareholders' Equity Preferred stock.................................................................... $ -- $ -- Common stock....................................................................... 33,104,648 32,965,190 Capital surplus.................................................................... 57,680,810 56,893,066 Retained earnings, which are substantially undistributed earnings of subsidiaries.................................................................. 99,229,815 85,913,709 Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net....................... 3,467,222 (6,782,992) --------------- --------------- Total shareholders' equity........................................... $ 193,482,495 $ 168,988,973 --------------- --------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........................... $ 217,324,724 $ 187,541,861 =============== =============== F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION (Parent Corporation Only) STATEMENTS OF INCOME For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1995 December 31, ------------------------------------------------------ 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Revenue Dividends from subsidiaries....................................... $ 10,980,591 $ 8,658,100 $ 6,842,800 Interest on other short-term investments.......................... 769,557 644,529 392,493 Interest and dividends on securities available for sale........... 342,713 317,948 303,810 Management fees from subsidiaries................................. 2,115,916 1,166,400 759,500 Rental income from subsidiaries................................... 402,550 426,300 426,100 Other revenue..................................................... 4,523 16,050 9,713 --------------- --------------- --------------- Total revenue...................................... $ 14,615,850 $ 11,229,327 $ 8,734,416 --------------- --------------- --------------- Expenses Salaries and employee benefits.................................... $ 1,817,236 $ 990,377 $ 528,536 Directors` fees................................................... 188,408 204,050 228,867 Taxes (other than income)......................................... 41,124 42,577 45,245 Bank building rental expense...................................... -- -- 36,454 Interest.......................................................... 367,097 346,421 306,157 Amortization of goodwill.......................................... 59,877 59,877 65,843 Depreciation...................................................... 100,881 96,780 97,083 Merger expenses................................................... 269,958 461,195 288,568 Other expenses.................................................... 491,206 715,747 257,331 --------------- --------------- --------------- Total expenses..................................... $ 3,335,787 $ 2,917,024 $ 1,854,084 --------------- --------------- --------------- Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries..... $ 11,280,063 $ 8,312,303 $ 6,880,332 Income Tax Expense.................................................. 309,292 84,854 147,963 --------------- --------------- --------------- Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries...................... $ 10,970,771 $ 8,227,449 $ 6,732,369 Equity in Undistributed Net Income of Subsidiaries.................. 12,461,378 12,473,427 11,999,130 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net income.......................................... $ 23,432,149 $ 20,700,876 $ 18,731,499 =============== =============== =============== F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION (Parent Corporation Only) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 1995 December 31, ------------------------------------------------------ 1995 1994 1993 --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net income......................................................... $ 23,432,149 $ 20,700,876 $ 18,731,499 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation.................................................. 100,881 96,780 97,083 Amortization.................................................. 59,877 59,877 65,843 Deferred income taxes (credits)............................... (159,274) (182,986) 30,665 Discount accretion............................................ (3,383) (3,183) (2,870) Undistributed net income of subsidiaries...................... (12,461,378) (12,473,427) (11,999,130) (Increase) decrease in goodwill............................... 28,853 23,864 (357,962) (Increase) decrease in other assets........................... 519,076 (2,364,144) 27,984 Increase in other liabilities................................. 1,206,671 1,626,463 106,679 --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by operating activities................. $ 12,723,472 $ 7,484,120 $ 6,699,791 --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities (Increase) decrease in investment in subsidiaries................. $ (396,808) $ 525,390 $ 116,142 Purchase of securities available for sale......................... (1,802,395) (734,438) (15,000) (Increase) decrease in other short-term investments............... (7,379,000) 31,000 (2,391,000) Proceeds from sale of equipment to subsidiaries................... 2,771,841 387,000 -- Purchase of bank premises and equipment........................... (292,221) (89,650) (95,272) --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities....... $ (7,098,583) $ 119,302 $ (2,385,130) --------------- --------------- --------------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities Increase in short-term borrowings................................. $ 3,791,000 $ 1,488,000 $ 1,263,000 Net proceeds from issuance and sale of common stock............... 3,592,979 2,171,645 1,443,159 Acquisition of common stock....................................... (3,072,217) (2,815,487) -- Cash dividends paid............................................... (9,824,373) (8,408,729) (6,940,289) Cash paid for fractional shares................................... -- (57,761) -- --------------- --------------- --------------- Net cash (used in) financing activities................... $ (5,512,611) $ (7,622,332) $ (4,234,130) --------------- --------------- --------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.......... $ 112,278 $ (18,910) $ 80,531 Cash and Cash Equivalents Beginning.......................................................... 62,427 81,337 806 --------------- --------------- --------------- Ending............................................................. $ 174,705 $ 62,427 $ 81,337 =============== =============== =============== Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Cash payments for interest......................................... $ 367,097 $ 346,421 $ 306,157 =============== =============== =============== Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Issuance of stock options under nonvariable compensatory plan...... $ 206,440 $ 211,120 $ 86,200 =============== =============== =============== Retirement of stock options under nonvariable compensatory plan............................................................ $ -- $ -- $ 8,000 =============== =============== =============== Common stock issued in exchange for net assets in bank acquisition..................................................... $ -- $ -- $ 7,095,620 =============== =============== =============== Issuance of common stock to acquire investment..................... $ 200,000 $ -- $ 337,909 =============== =============== =============== Common stock issued for 2 1/2% stock dividend...................... $ -- $ 6,001,278 $ -- =============== =============== =============== Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale............ $ 941,959 $ (350,506) $ -- =============== =============== =============== INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Shareholders and Directors of F&M National Corporation Winchester, Virginia We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of F&M National Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of F&M National Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Note 1, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for investments in debt and equity securities to adopt the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" in 1994. Winchester, Virginia /s/ YOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR, P.C. January 31, 1996 YOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR, P.C. F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION DIRECTORS: Frank Armstrong, III Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, National Fruit Product Company, Inc. James L. Bowman Real Estate Developer Betty H. Carroll Senior Vice President, F&M National Corporation; President and Chief Executive Officer, F&M Bank-Winchester W. H. Clement Vice Chairman, Hidden Creek Industries, Inc. W. M. Feltner Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, F&M National Corporation; Chairman of the Board, F&M Bank-Winchester William R. Harris President and Chairman of the Board, Harris Heating and Plumbing, Inc. L. David Horner, III Chairman, Horner Properties, Inc. Jack R. Huyett President and Chief Administrative Officer, F&M National Corporation; Vice Chairman of the Board, F&M Bank-Winchester William A. Julias Senior Member, Julias, Blatt & Wolfe, P.C., Attorneys at Law George L. Romine Consultant, Sales Management John S. Scully, III President, Winchester Cold Storage Co., Inc. J. D. Shockey, Jr. President, Shockey Industries, Inc. Fred G. Wayland, Jr. Retired President, Peoples National Bank of Warrenton C. Ridgely White Vice Chairman of the Board, F&M National Corporation F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. Executive Vice President, F&M National Corporation OFFICERS: W. M. Feltner Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer C. Ridgely White Vice Chairman of the Board Jack R. Huyett President and Chief Administrative Officer F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. Executive Vice President Betty H. Carroll Senior Vice President Alfred B. Whitt Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Officer, Secretary Barbara H. Ward Treasurer M. Lee Boppe Independent Loan Review Officer Jack W. Lee, Jr. Vice President-Auditor Sally B. Stryker Assistant Vice President-Audit Penny E. Myers EDP Auditor F&M BANK-WINCHESTER DIRECTORS: Frank Armstrong, III Betty H. Carroll W. H. Clement W. M. Feltner Mary M. Henkel Jack R. Huyett Joseph E. Kalbach I. Clinton Miller Ray Robinson, Jr. George L. Romine J. D. Shockey, Jr. William A. Truban, DVM Alfred B. Whitt F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. Directors Emeriti: B.B. Byrd J. Lee Miller OFFICERS: W. M. Feltner Chairman of the Board Jack R. Huyett Vice Chairman of the Board Betty H. Carroll President and Chief Executive Officer ADMINISTRATIVE: Alfred B. Whitt Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Officer, Secretary Robert W. Lake Senior Vice President Business Development Barbara H. Ward Senior Vice President LOANS: Richard B. Wiltshire, Jr. Senior Vice President-Loans Frances H. Fortune Senior Vice President-Credit Robert E. Lee Senior Vice President-Loans Fay H. DeHaven Vice President-Loans Luther F. Dorsey Vice President-Loans Romaine S. Hess Vice President-Loan Operations Steven D. Tavenner Vice President-Loans OPERATIONS: Peggy J. Marcus Senior Vice President-Cashier Bruce B. Barley Security Officer Colleen M. Bly Director of Human Resources Shelby C. Hodgson Vice President-Branch Coordinator Gregory D. Price Compliance Officer Arvilla B. Rinker Vice President-Operations Linda P. Russell Vice President Roger W. Shenk Manager-Printing Department Paul E. Shifflett Vice President-Controller J. Michael Snapp ATM Coordinator CHARGE CARDS: Charles R. Roberson Senior Vice President-Charge Cards C. Ridgely White, Jr. Vice President-Charge Cards Margaret J. Linster Assistant Vice President- Charge Cards DATA PROCESSING: G. Hollis Mock Vice President-Data Processing MONEY MANAGEMENT: Linda G. Jones Vice President MARKETING: Jill A. Feltner Marketing Director Miles R. Orndorff, Jr. Public Relations Director TRUSTS: Marshall J. Beverley, Jr. Senior Vice President-Trust Richard A. Farland Senior Vice President-Trust- Investments W. Blake Curtis Trust Officer J. Blackwell Davis, Jr. Trust Officer Martha J. Burroughs Assistant Vice President- Trust Officer Sarah V. Propps Assistant Vice President- Trust Officer Dena J. Parsons Employee Benefit Officer BRANCH OFFICES: WINCHESTER: Main Office: Cindy C. Jeter Branch Manager Apple Blossom Mall: Steven T. Jones Branch Manager-Day Patricia L. Copp Branch Manager-Night Berryville Avenue: Mollie H. Cain Branch Manager Fort Collier: Larry P. Anderson Vice President and Branch Manager Willa M. Banks Assistant Branch Manager James Wood: Mary C. Allowatt Branch Manager Loudoun Street: Phyllis M. Kaval Branch Manager Piccadilly Street: Betty C. Martin Branch Manager Pleasant Valley: Robbin P. McKee Branch Manager Pleasant Valley Drive-In: Sharon W. Harris Branch Manager Senseny Road: Thomas E. Thayer Branch Manager Shawnee: James L. Dix Vice President-Loans Louise B. Cheely Branch Manager Westminster Canterbury: Margaret S. Carpenter Branch Manager CLARKE COUNTY: Berryville: William W. Fuller Vice President and Branch Manager FREDERICK COUNTY: Gore: Nancy L. Largent Branch Manager Middletown: Judy A. Paige-Grim Branch Officer and Manager Stephens City: Nancy S. Slonaker Branch Manager LOUDOUN COUNTY: Hamilton: Alice W. Farris Vice President-Operations Loudoun County Division B. J. Trussell Vice President-Branch Coordinator Loudoun County Division Dennis M. East Marketing Director Loudoun County Division Leesburg/Market Street: Dorothy J. Lehr Assistant Branch Manager Leesburg/Catoctin Circle: Dale L. Fritts Vice President-Loans Loudoun County Division Nan C. Havens Branch Manager Lovettsville: Faye A. McKimmey Branch Manager Middleburg: John E. Hanna Loan Officer Joyce F. Sours Branch Manager Round Hill: Doris E. Hardy Branch Manager Sterling: Darcus E. Breneman Branch Manager RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY: Flint Hill: Alice S. Kresge Vice President and Branch Manager SHENANDOAH COUNTY: Mount Jackson: Dennis L. Snyder Vice President and Manager Shenandoah County Division Cathy S. Lindamood Assistant Branch Manager Woodstock: Alfred R. Heishman, Jr. Vice President and Branch Manager New Market: Tony A. Mongold Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager WARREN COUNTY: FRONT ROYAL: East Main: Robert E. Aylor, III Vice President-Manager Front Royal Division Walter H. Bursey, Jr. Vice President-Loans John E. Burke Marketing Officer Joyce H. Sutherland Assistant Vice President-Operations North Royal: Edith R. Reil Branch Officer and Manager John Marshall: Joyce C. Davis Branch Manager Sixth Street: Ruth Ann Smoot Branch Manager F&M BANK- CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIRECTORS: Jacob P. Bailey William J. Camden James N. Fleming S. W. Heischman Larry J. McElwain Ronald L. Moyer William B. Pollard, M.D. Robert C. Raynor, M.D. Thomas H. Romer Walter L.Tucker, Jr. Wayne L. Turner F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. OFFICERS: Wayne L.Turner President and Chief Executive Officer William K. King Senior Vice President and Secretary Pamela T. Anderson Vice President and Cashier BRANCH OFFICES: Main: William K. King Senior Vice President Afton: Jeannette F. Rittenhouse Branch Manager and Loan Officer Amherst: Donnie L. Snead Vice President and Branch Manager Ivy Road: Danita D. Harris Branch Manager Lovingston: O. Guy Gruber Vice President and Branch Manager 5th Street: Scottsville: James A. Farmer Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager F&M BANK-EMPORIA DIRECTORS: C. Butler Barrett Stephen D. Bloom Bobby L. Flippen Dr. Theopolis Gilliam Robert H. Grizzard, Jr. Arthur H. Kreienbaum, Jr. Wayne P. Leath O. Wayne Hanks OFFICERS: O. Wayne Hanks President and Chief Executive Officer Samuel W. Adams, III Senior Vice President and Secretary Ryland A. Winston Vice President BRANCH OFFICES: West Atlantic: David E. Collins Vice President and Branch Manager South Main: Rose D. Clements Branch Supervisor F&M BANK-HALLMARK DIRECTORS: Robert H. Bird Hugh W. Compton James A. Davis John P. DiGiulian Walter H. Durum Reed E. Larson John T. Rohrback Michael M. Webb F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. OFFICERS: Hugh W. Compton President and Chief Executive Officer John T. Rohrback Executive Vice President Karin M. Johns Senior Vice President-Cashier Alice B. Williams Senior Vice President-Loan Department Robert E. Duvall Vice President-Trust Officer Alex Solis Vice President-Loan Department James M. Weaver Vice President-Loan Department Kathleen B. Mangano Assistant Vice President-Loan Department Jeffrey M. Rosati Assistant Vice President-Loan Department William D. Stoneman Security Officer Matthew S. Impson Assistant Cashier-Bookkeeping Janis K. Bradley Compliance Officer Julia H. Stapor Assistant Cashier BRANCH OFFICES: Main Office: Linda D. Nordin Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager Alexandria: Joann R. Strain Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager Annandale: Margaret M. Lane Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager Newington: Melvia J. Rescigno Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager Woodbridge: Judith A. DeViney Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager F&M BANK- MASSANUTTEN DIRECTORS: J. Robert Black Robert W. Drechsler Robert E. Driver Homer M. Fulk Dwight W. Hartman W. Wallace Hatcher Russell K. Henry, Jr. Marian G. Jenkins William A. Julias Curtis F. Kite Harry L. Rawley Edward P. Shank Wayne L. Smith Emmet C. Stroop Garnett R. Turner Nancy H. Whitmore Alfred B. Whitt OFFICERS: Wayne L. Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Russell K. Henry, Jr. Senior Vice President James G. Link Vice President Writa D. Hill Vice President and Cashier Edward A. Strunk Vice President BRANCH OFFICES: Main: Donna S. Sheppard Assistant Vice President and Office Manager South: Ian Robin Dalrymple Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Parkview: Donnie E. Ritchie Vice President and Branch Manager Grottoes: Wanda N. Spitzer Assistant Branch Manager Dayton Pike: William M. Groseclose, Jr. Branch Manager and Collection Manager Bridgewater: Houston T. Dickenson, Jr. Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Broadway: Larry S. Bowman Vice President and Branch Manager Timberville: Robert R. Reedy Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager F&M-PEOPLES DIRECTORS: Alice Jane Childs Alan L. Day, Jr. Marshall DeF. Doeller George F. Downes Jack R. Huyett T. Christopher Jenkins Thomas H. Kirk Mark C. Riley Lewis N. Springer Edward C. A. Wachtmeister Fred G. Wayland, Jr. Directors Emeriti: Edward L. Stephenson Vincent L. Tolson OFFICERS: Mark C. Riley President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas H. Kirk Senior Vice President- Trust and Investments Warren L. Bane Vice President-Stafford Region Theodore R. Coleman Vice President-Loans Caren M. Eastham Vice President- Administrative Services Ronnie A. Jenkins Vice President-Retail Banking and Sales Management Joan B. Oliver Vice President and Director of Data Processing Daryl A. Urnosky Vice President- Chief Financial Officer and Cashier BRANCH OFFICES: Main: Richard L. Monahan Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Warrenton Center: Nancy W. Clatterbuck Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Marshall: Peggy A. Smith Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager Stafford: Brenda A. Hisghman Assistant Cashier and Branch Manager F&M BANK-POTOMAC DIRECTORS: Daniel R. Baker David E. Feldman Howard R. Green Thom F. Hanes Norman P. Horn Henry C. Mackall Thomas D. Rust Robert E. Sevila Alfred B. Whitt OFFICERS: Thomas D. Rust Chairman of the Board Thom F. Hanes President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne R. Garcia Vice President-Loan Administration Mason L. Kimble Vice President and Cashier Patsy I. Rust Vice President B. Drew Brown Assistant Vice President Dianne S. Capilongo Assistant Cashier David W. Hauck Assistant Cashier Cynthia S. Peacock Assistant Cashier F&M BANK-RICHMOND DIRECTORS: James H. Atkinson, Jr. Jeff C. Bane Stephen C. Conte Lewis T. Cowardin Zane G. Davis Richard H. Hamlin William R. Harris James E. Howard James R. Reames F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. Director Emeritus: David M. White OFFICERS: James H. Atkinson, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne D. Eaves Senior Vice President K. Bradley Hildebrandt Vice President-Commercial Lending Donna D. Sorrell Vice President Daily H. Stern Vice President and Compliance Officer Gene T. Jones Assistant Vice President and Collections Officer Timmie Lee Cartwright Operations Officer Pamela M. Coleman Administrative Officer Lynda J. Conklyn Loan Operations Officer BRANCH OFFICES: Main: Marshall E. McCall Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Chester: Martha G. Buchanan Branch Officer and Branch Manager Courthouse: Carolyn Gregg Branch Officer and Branch Manager Lakeside: Nancye Jo Poff Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Midlothian: Duncan G. Cooke III Vice President and Branch Manager Parham Road: Upton S. Martin III Vice President and Branch Manager Staples Mill Road: Robyn C. Foster Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Debra K. Unger Branch Officer and Assistant Branch Manager Three Chopt Road: Kevin L. Ford Branch Officer and Branch Manager Marie H. Ladd Branch Officer and Assistant Manager Franklin: Michelle L. Martin Branch Manager F&M BANK-BLAKELEY DIRECTORS: Charles C. Conrad J. Blackwell Davis, Sr. Denver L. Hipp Jack R. Huyett Dr. James M. Moler Paul L. Reid OFFICERS: Denver L. Hipp President and Chief Executive Officer Ida M. Hull Cashier and Vice Presidentt Reginald C. Kimble Vice President-Senior Lending Officer Virginia M. Longerbeam Assistant Vice Presidentt Vonda K. Miller Assistant Vice President and Compliance Officer Donna W. Phipps Assistant Vice Presidentt Laveania M. Hamilton Assistant Vice Presidentt Marilyn A. Williams Assistant Vice Presidentt Kathleen N. Vaughan Collection Manager BRANCH OFFICES: Hilldale: Patricia S. Collis Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Somerset: Brenda K. Poston Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager F&M BANK-KEYSER DIRECTORS: William M. Bane Harlan M. Bell Jack R. Huyett Joseph W. Kessel William C. Knott Harland D. Ridder Glen A. Ryan Richard B. Schwinabart Rudy R. Sites Alfred B. Whitt OFFICERS: Harlan M. Bell President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas E. Haines Executive Vice President and Cashier David E. Harr, Jr. Vice President-Senior Loan Officer Dwight C. Metcalf Vice President Chargenia S. Kasmier Trust Officer BRANCH OFFICES: Express Office: Dorothy E. Schmidlen Branch Manager Fort Ashby: Leon W. Arnold Branch Manager F&M BANK- MARTINSBURG DIRECTORS: James L. Bowman Betty H. Carroll C. William Hammond J. W. Lancaster Evelyn S. Oates Donald L. Sperow Billy J. Tisinger Directors Emeriti: G. Francis Caton William R. McCune OFFICERS: C. William Hammond President and Chief Executive Officer David C. Jeffcoat Senior Vice President-Loans Rick C. Manning Vice President-Loans Susan M. Wenger Compliance/Bank Secrecy Jodi A. Frankenberry Assistant Vice President-Administration BRANCH OFFICES: Burke Street: Lvonne H. Effland Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Old Courthouse Square: Mary K. Hayward Vice President-Retail Banking Inwood: Debbie J. Dodd Branch Manager BIG APPLE MORTGAGE COMPANY DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS: Vergil H. Bates President and Director James M. O'Brien Executive Vice President Beverly A. Alexander Vice President Betty H. Carroll Vice President and Director Alfred B. Whitt Secretary-Treasurer and Director WINCHESTER CREDIT CORPORATION DIRECTORS: Betty H. Carroll Edwin B. Clevenger Jack R. Huyett J. Randolph Larrick F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. OFFICERS: Jack R. Huyett President Richard V. Reedy Vice President Special Assets Division-Loudoun County Betty H. Carroll Vice President Alfred B. Whitt Secretary Barbara H. Ward Treasurer CREDIT BUREAU OF WINCHESTER, INC. Sandra K. Hart Manager APPLE TITLE COMPANY DIRECTORS: Betty H. Carroll Jack R. Huyett Barbara H. Ward Alfred B. Whitt OFFICERS: Jack R. Huyett President Betty H. Carroll Vice President Alfred B. Whitt Secretary Frances H. Fortune Treasurer Corporate Headquarters F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION 38 Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia F&M BANK-WINCHESTER Main Office 115 North Cameron Street Winchester, Virginia Other Banking Offices: Winchester: 100 North Loudoun Street 509A Amherst Street 2252 Valley Avenue 829 North Loudoun Street 1850 Apple Blossom Drive 748 Berryville Avenue 124 West Piccadilly Street 2082 South Pleasant Valley Road 2004 South Pleasant Valley Road Clarke County: 23 North Church Street Berryville, Virginia Frederick County: 6701 Northwestern Pike Gore, Virginia 7800 Main Street Middletown, Virginia 5306 Main Street Stephens City, Virginia 1855 Senseny Road Winchester, Virginia 300 Westminster Canterbury Drive Winchester, Virginia Loudoun County: 38997 East Colonial Highway Hamilton, Virginia 101 Catoctin Circle, SE Leesburg, Virginia 7 West Market Street Leesburg, Virginia 7 Broad Way Lovettsville, Virginia 202 West Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 21 Main Street Round Hill, Virginia 22550 Davis Drive Sterling, Virginia Rappahannock County: Flint Hill, Virginia Shenandoah County: Apple Avenue and U.S. Route 11 Mount Jackson, Virginia 158 South Main Street Woodstock, Virginia 9383 Congress Street New Market, Virginia Warren County: 102 East Main Street Front Royal, Virginia 215 North Royal Avenue Front Royal, Virginia Royal Plaza Shopping Center Front Royal, Virginia 123 East Sixth Street Front Royal, Virginia F&M BANK-CENTRAL VIRGINIA 425 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, Virginia Virginia Route 151 Afton, Virginia Ambriar Shopping Center Amherst, Virginia 2208 Ivy Road Charlottesville, Virginia 1113 5th Street Extended Charlottesville, Virginia 93 Front Street Lovingston, Virginia Valley Street Scottsville, Virginia F&M BANK-EMPORIA 401 Halifax Street Emporia, Virginia 301 West Atlantic Street Emporia, Virginia 431 South Main Street Emporia, Virginia F&M BANK-HALLMARK 6810 Commerce Street Springfield, Virginia 4115 Annandale Road Annandale, Virginia 7027-A Manchester Boulevard Alexandria, Virginia 14339 Potomac Mills Road Woodbridge, Virginia 7830 Backlick Road Springfield, Virginia F&M BANK-MASSANUTTEN U.S. Route 33, East Harrisonburg, Virginia U.S. Route 11, South Harrisonburg, Virginia 611 Mount Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, Virginia 157 N. Main Street Broadway, Virginia U.S. Route 340 and 2nd Street Grottoes, Virginia 1900 South High Street Dayton, Virginia 317 North Main Street Bridgewater, Virginia American Legion Drive and State Street Timberville, Virginia F&M BANK-PEOPLES 21 Main Street Warrenton, Virginia 251 West Lee Highway Warrenton, Virginia 8318 East Main Street Marshall, Virginia 760 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, Virginia F&M BANK-POTOMAC 230 Herndon Parkway Herndon, Virginia F&M BANK-RICHMOND 9401 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 1776 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia 209 West Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia 5001 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, Virginia 9960 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia 1300 East Parham Road Richmond, Virginia 9012 Three Chopt Road Richmond, Virginia 4310 West Hundred Road Chester, Virginia 9440 Ironbridge Road Chesterfield, Virginia F&M BANK-BLAKELEY Corner Mildred Street and Lancaster Circle Ranson, West Virginia Somerset Village Shopping Center Charles Town, West Virginia Hilldale Shopping Center Charles Town, West Virginia F&M BANK-KEYSER 87 N. Main Street Keyser, West Virginia Express Office Florida & Southern Drive Keyser, West Virginia Fort Ashby Office Fort Ashby, West Virginia F&M BANK-MARTINSBURG 301 W. Burke Street Martinsburg, West Virginia 1321 Edwin Miller Boulevard Martinsburg, West Virginia Route 51 West Inwood, West Virginia BIG APPLE MORTGAGE COMPANY 124 West Piccadilly Street Winchester, Virginia 12 Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia 102 East Main Street Front Royal, Virginia Apple Avenue and U.S. Route 11 Mount Jackson, Virginia F&M Mortgage Company 22550 Davis Drive Sterling, Virginia 1321 Edwin Miller Boulevard Martinsburg, West Virginia APPLE TITLE COMPANY 12 Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia WINCHESTER CREDIT CORPORATION 12 Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia CREDIT BUREAU OF WINCHESTER, INC. 12 Rouss Avenue Winchester, Virginia GENERAL INFORMATION Annual Meeting The annual meeting of shareholders will be held at the TraveLodge Banquet Room, 1825 Dominion Avenue, Winchester, Virginia, Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. Stock Transfer Agent American Stock Transfer and Trust Company 46th Floor 40 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 F&M National Corporation Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FMN. Information For additional information, contact Alfred B. Whitt, Corporate Secretary, F&M National Corporation, (540) 665-4200. A copy of the Corporation's Form 10-K annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission may be obtained without charge upon written request to Alfred B. Whitt, F&M National Corporation. Mailing Address F&M National Corporation P.O. Box 2800 Winchester, Virginia 22604 F&M NATIONAL CORPORATION CORPORATE PROFILE F&M National Corporation is a bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. It was incorporated under the laws of Virginia on November 26, 1968, and commenced business on December 31, 1969. The Corporation operates eleven commercial banks in Virginia and West Virginia. The banks in Virginia are: F&M Bank-Central Virginia, Charlottesville; F&M Bank-Emporia, Emporia; F&M Bank-Hallmark, Springfield; F&M Bank-Massanutten, Harrisonburg; F&M Bank-Peoples, Warrenton; F&M Bank-Potomac, Herndon; F&M Bank-Richmond, Richmond and F&M Bank-Winchester, Winchester. The banks in West Virginia are: F&M Bank-Blakeley, Ranson; F&M Bank-Keyser, Keyser and F&M Bank-Martinsburg, Martinsburg. Its indirect subsidiaries are Apple Title Company, Big Apple Mortgage Company, Credit Bureau of Winchester, Incorporated, and Winchester Credit Corporation. The Corporation was organized primarily as a financial holding company which operates through subsidiary organizations or establishments which are engaged in banking and in bank and finance related businesses.