FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________ to ________ For Quarter Ended June 30, 1999 Commission File Number:_________ FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 94-3327828 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 121 W. Pine Street, Lodi, California 95240 (Address of principal Executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (209) 334-1101 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ] Number of shares of common stock of the registrant: Par value $0.01, authorized 2,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 661,749 as of July 30, 1999. This Form 10-Q contains 27 pages. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS _________________________ PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page --------------------- ---- Item 1 - Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1999 December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998. 3 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. 4 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. 5 Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity as of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999 6 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. 7 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8 Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis 9 PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION 22 ----------------- SIGNATURES 27 - ---------- PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1 - Financial Statements FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Consolidated Balance Sheets - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, 1999 1998 1998 Assets (Unaudited) (Unaudited) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and Due From $ 28,099 $ 27,572 $ 24,333 Federal Funds Sold - 12,140 800 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 28,099 39,712 25,133 Investment Securities: Available-for Sale 297,678 312,305 245,712 Held-to-Maturity 53,612 60,152 84,733 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investment Securities 351,290 372,457 330,445 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans 368,891 329,471 297,226 Less: Unearned Income (431) (293) (345) Less: Reverse for Loan Losses (8,976) (8,589) (7,998) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans, Net 359,484 320,589 288,883 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Land, Buildings & Equipment 11,839 11,714 11,613 Interest Receivable and Other Assets 14,007 14,327 15,261 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $ 764,719 $ 758,799 $ 671,335 ====================================================================================================================== Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity Deposits: Demand $ 141,667 $ 156,586 $ 121,269 Interest Bearing Transaction 60,791 75,575 51,218 Savings 181,934 166,495 173,902 Time Deposits Over $100,000 74,288 62,371 61,729 Time Deposits Under $100,000 168,938 166,360 151,962 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Deposits 627,618 627,387 560,080 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fed Funds Purchased/Borrowings 49,579 43,093 28,000 Other Liabilities 7,787 8,914 5,190 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 684,984 679,394 593,270 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' Equity Preferred Stock: No Par, 1,000,000 Shares Authorized, None Issued or Outstanding - - - Common Stock: Par Value $0.01, 2,000,000 Shares Authorized, 661,749, 663,295, 664,815 Issued and Outstanding at June 30, 1999, December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1998, Respectively 7 6 7 Additional Paid In Capital 48,143 43,576 43,803 Retained Earnings 33,598 34,991 33,247 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (2,013) 832 1,008 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Shareholders' Equity 79,735 79,405 78,065 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $ 764,719 $ 758,799 $ 671,335 ====================================================================================================================== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 3 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Six Months Ended June 30, Ended June 30, (In Thousands) 1999 1998 1999 1998 ----------------------------------------------- Interest Income: Interest & Fees on Loans $ 8,402 $ 7,610 $ 15,822 $ 14,425 Federal Funds Sold 251 182 488 394 Securities: Investments Available-for-Sale: Taxable 4,171 3,828 8,384 7,801 Non-taxable 238 94 471 95 Investments Held-to-Maturity: Taxable 138 440 268 1,006 Non-taxable 606 784 1,238 1,542 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Income 13,804 12,938 26,672 25,262 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense: Interest Bearing Transaction 177 186 347 375 Savings 1,029 981 2,036 1,992 Time Deposits Over $100,000 767 764 1,515 1,583 Time Deposits Under $100,000 2,017 1,939 4,068 3,825 Interest on Borrowed Funds 574 358 1,147 594 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Expense 4,564 4,229 9,113 8,370 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income 9,240 8,709 17,559 16,893 Provision for Loan Losses 600 300 900 600 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses 8,640 8,409 16,659 16,293 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Interest Income Service Charges on Deposit Accounts 998 898 1,953 1,722 Net Gain on Sale of Investment Securities 52 131 142 234 Other 429 426 931 909 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Non-Interest Income 1,479 1,455 3,026 2,864 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Interest Expense Salaries & Employee Benefits 3,836 3,664 7,422 7,033 Occupancy 954 946 1,867 1,937 Other Operating 1,795 1,881 3,336 3,624 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Non-Interest Expense 6,584 6,491 12,625 12,594 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income Before Taxes 3,535 3,373 7,060 6,563 Provision for Income Taxes 1,222 1,155 2,435 2,270 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 2,313 $ 2,217 $ 4,626 $ 4,293 ======================================================================================================================= Earning Per Share Basic Earnings Per Common Share $ 3.49 $ 3.34 $ 6.98 $ 6.46 ======================================================================================================================= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 4 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 1999 1998 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income $ 2,313 $ 2,217 $ 4,626 $ 4,293 Other Comprehensive Income - Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities: (2,520) 7 (2,845) 62 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Other Comprehensive Income (2,520) 7 (2,845) 62 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive Income $ (207) $ 2,224 $ 1,781 $ 4,355 ============================================================================================================================ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 5 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (In Thousands) Accumulated Additional Other Total Common Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Shareholders' Stock Capital Earnings Income Equity - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 1998 $ 6 $ 43,576 $ 34,991 $ 832 $ 79,405 ================================================================================================================================ Net Income - - 4,626 - 4,626 Cash Dividends Declared on - Common Stock - - (1,125) - (1,125) 5% Stock Dividend 1 4,822 (4,823) - - Cash Paid in Lieu of Fractional Shares Related to Stock Dividend - - (71) - (71) Redemption of Stock - (255) - - (255) Changes in Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities Available for Sale - - - (2,845) (2,845) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, June 30, 1999 $ 7 $ 48,143 $ 33,598 $ (2,013) $ 79,735 ================================================================================================================================ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 6 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For Six Months Ending - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands) June 30, June 30, 1999 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Activities: Net Income $ 4,626 $ 4,293 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Provision for Possible Loan Losses 900 600 Depreciation and Amortization 875 808 Provision for Deferred Income Taxes (270) (51) Accretion of Investment Security Discounts 475 (201) Net (Gain) Loss on Sale of Investment Securities (142) (274) Net Change in Operating Assets & Liabilities: Decrease in Trading Account Assets - 40 (Increase) Decrease in Interest Receivable and Other Assets 2,581 1,965 (Decrease) in Interest Payable and Other Liabilities (1,127) (5,334) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 7,918 1,846 Investing Activities: Trading Securities: Purchased (15,490) (20,013) Sold or Matured 15,478 20,099 Securities Available-for-Sale: Purchased (107,679) (42,158) Sold or Matured 117,170 44,023 Securities Held-to-Maturity: Purchased (1,142) (3,437) Matured 7,661 17,707 Net Loans Originated or Acquired (40,123) (25,414) Principal Collected on Loans Charged Off 328 348 Net Additions to Premises and Equipment (1,000) (812) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities (24,797) (9,657) Financing Activities: Net (Decrease) in Demand, Interest-Bearing Transaction, and Savings Accounts (14,263) (22,748) Increase (Decrease) in Time Deposits 14,494 794 Federal Funds Purchased/Borrowings 6,486 28,000 Cash Dividends (1,196) (1,112) Stock Redemption (255) 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities 5,266 4,934 Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (11,613) (2,877) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 39,712 28,010 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and Cash Equivalents as of June 30, 1999 and June 30, 1998 $ 28,099 $ 25,133 ================================================================================================================= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 7 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Financial Statements The foregoing financial statements are unaudited, however, in the opinion of Management, all adjustments (comprised only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. A summary of the Corporations significant accounting policies is set forth in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 1998. 2. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1998 financial information to conform to the presentation used in 1999. 3. Interim Statements The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments and reclassifications which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial condition for the interim period. All adjustments and reclassifications are of a normal and recurring nature. Results for the period ended June 30, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of results which may be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a whole. 4. Earnings per Share The actual number of shares outstanding at June 30, 1999, were 661,749. Basic earnings per share are calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period which were 663,035 and 664,815 for the three months ending June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. For the six-month periods ending June 30, 1999 and 1998, the weighted average number of shares were 663,164 and 664,815. All 1999 per share information in the financial statements and in Management's Discussion and Analysis has been restated to give retroactive effect to the 5% stock dividend declared May 1, 1999. 5. Holding Company Formation The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and the Bancorp's wholly owned subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp was organized effective April 30, 1999. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 8 ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis Forward-Looking Statements This report contains various forward-looking statements, usually containing the words "estimate," "project," "expect," "objective," "goal," or similar expressions and includes assumptions concerning the Company's operations, future results, and prospects. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and are subject to risk and uncertainties. In connection with the "safe-harbor" provisions of the private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the company provides the following cautionary statement identifying important factors which could cause the actual results of events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions. Such factors include the following: (i) the effect of changing regional and national economic conditions; (ii) significant changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds; (iii) credit risks of commercial, real estate, consumer, and other lending activities; (iv) changes in federal and state Banking regulations; (v) the year 2000, and; (vi) other external developments which could materially impact the Company's operational and financial performance. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they are made. Introduction The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide a better understanding of the Company's performance during the first six month of 1999 and the material changes in financial condition, operating income and expense of the Company and its subsidiaries as shown in the accompanying financial statements. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, along with other financial information included in this report. Per share amounts have been restated for the 5% stock dividend declared during 1999. Overview As of June 30, 1999, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp reported net income of $4,626,000, earnings per share of $6.98, return on average assets of 1.23 and return on average equity of 11.26%. For the six months ending June 30, 1998, net income totaled $4,293,000, earnings per share was $6.46, return on average assets was 1.28%, and the return on average shareholders' equity totaled 11.02%. The Company's improved financial performance in 1999 was due to a combination of increased revenue generated from its core business, which include improved growth rates in both loans outstanding and deposit balances along with effective capital management strategies. 9 The following is a summary of the financial accomplishments achieved during the six-month period ending June 30, 1999: [ ] Net interest income increased 3.9% to $17.6 million from $16.9 million reported at June 30, 1998. [ ] The provision for loan losses increased to $900,000 from $600,000 at June 30, 1998. [ ] Non-interest income increased 5.7% to $3.0 million during the first six months of 1999, up from the $2.9 million reported for the first six months of 1998. [ ] Non-interest expense was limited to an increase of 0.2% and totaled $12.6 million during the first six months of 1999. [ ] Total assets increased 13.9% to $764,719,000. [ ] Total loans increased 24.1% to $368,891,000. [ ] Total investment securities increased to $351,290,000 from $330,445,000 at June 30, 1998. [ ] Total Shareholders' Equity increased $1,670,000 to $79,735,000. Net Interest Income Net interest income is the amount by which the interest and fees on loans and interest earned on earning assets exceeds the interest paid on interest bearing sources of funds. For the purpose of analysis, the interest earned on tax-exempt investments and municipal loans is adjusted to an amount comparable to interest subject to normal income taxes. This adjustment is referred to as "taxable equivalent" and is noted wherever applicable. Interest income and expense are affected by changes in the volume and mix of average interest earning assets and average interest bearing liabilities, as well as fluctuations in interest rates. Therefore, increases or decreases in net interest income are analyzed as changes in volume, changes in rate and changes in the mix of assets and liabilities. Net interest income grew 3.9% to $17.6 million during the first six months of 1999, compared to $16.9 million at June 30, 1998. On a fully taxable equivalent basis, net interest income increased 3.9% and totaled $18.4 million at June 30, 1999, compared to $17.8 million for the first six months of 1998. Net interest income on a taxable equivalent basis, expressed as a percentage of average total earning assets, is referred to as the net interest margin, which represents the average net effective yield on earning assets. For June 30, 1999, the net interest margin was 5.20% compared to 5.66% at June 30, 1998. The predominant reasons for the growth in net interest income during 1999 was the increase in average earning assets as well as the change in the mix of asset totals and deposit balances. During the first six months of 1999, average earning assets increased $82.3 million while average interest bearing liabilities increased $57.9 million. 10 Loans, the Company's highest earning asset, increased $71.7 million as of June 30, 1999 compared to June 30, 1998. On an average balance basis, loans have increased by $58.9 million during the year. The yield on the loan portfolio declined 100 basis points to 9.6% at June 30, 1999 compared to 10.6% at June 30, 1998. The decline in yield was offset by the growth in balances, which had a positive effect on interest revenue in the amount of $1.4 million for the first six months of 1999. The investment portfolio represents the largest component of the Company's earning assets. The Company's investment policy is conservative. The Company primarily invests in mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasuries, U.S. Government Agencies, and high-grade municipals. Since the risk factor for these types of investments is significantly lower than that of loans, the yield earned on investments is substantially less than that of loans. Average investment securities increased $17.4 million during the first six months of 1999. Although there was an increase in the average balance of investment securities, interest income remained relatively unchanged and totaled $11.3 million at June 30, 1999. The average yield, on a taxable equivalent basis, in the investment portfolio was 6.28% in 1999 compared to 6.63% in 1998. Securities that matured during 1998 were replaced with securities with yields at the lower prevailing rates. Net interest income on the Average Balance Sheet is shown on a taxable equivalent basis, which is higher than net interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income because of adjustments that relate to income on certain securities that are exempt from federal income taxes. Interest expense increased as a result of an increase in average deposits, which grew 8.1%. The growth in interest expense was limited to 2.5% due to large growth in non-interest bearing accounts as well as growth in interest bearing transaction and savings accounts. Average interest cost on interest-bearing deposits was 3.3% at June 30, 1999, with interest expense totaling $7.9 million. At June 30, 1998, interest expense was $7.8 million and the average interest cost on interest-bearing deposits was 3.5%. The Company's earning assets and rate sensitive liabilities are subject to repricing at different times, which exposes the Company to income fluctuations when interest rates change. In order to minimize income fluctuations, the Company attempts to match asset and liability maturities. However, some maturity mismatch is inherent in the asset and liability mix. Provision and Reserve for Loan Losses As a financial institution that assumes lending and credit risks as a principal element of its business, the Company anticipates that credit losses will be experienced in the normal course of business. The provision for loan losses creates a reserve to absorb potential future losses. The reserve for loan losses is maintained at a level considered by management to be adequate to provide for risks inherent in the loan portfolio. In determining the adequacy of the reserve for possible loan losses, management takes into consideration examinations of Company supervisory authorities, results of internal credit reviews, financial condition of borrowers, loan concentrations, prior loan loss experience, and general economic conditions. The reserve is based on estimates and ultimate future losses may vary from the current estimates. 11 Management reviews these estimates periodically and, when adjustments are necessary, they are reported in the period in which they become known. The Company's written lending policies, along with applicable laws and regulations governing the extension of credit, require risk analysis as well as ongoing portfolio and credit management through loan product diversification, lending limits, ongoing credit reviews and approval policies prior to funding of any loan. The Company manages and controls credit risk through diversification, dollar limits on loans to one borrower by primarily restricting loans made to its principal market area. Loans that are performing but have shown some signs of weakness are subjected to more stringent reporting and oversight. Fixed rate real estate loans are comprised primarily of loans with maturities of less than five years. Long-term residential loans are originated by the Company and sold in the secondary market. The provision as of June 30, 1999 equaled $900 thousand, an increase of $300 thousand from June 30, 1998. The increase in the provision was the result of management's evaluation of the credit quality of the loan portfolio, the prevailing economic climate, and its effect on borrowers' ability to repay loans in accordance with the terms of the notes and current loan losses. After reviewing all factors, management concluded that an increase in the provision for loan losses was appropriate. As of June 30, 1999, the reserve for loan losses was $8.9 million, which represents 2.4% of the total loan balances. For the period ended June 30, 1998 the reserve balance was $8.0 million and 2.7% of total loans. Reserve for Loan Losses - ----------------------- Balance, January 1, 1998 7,188 Provision Charged to Expense 600 Recoveries of Loans Previously Charged Off 348 Loans Charged Off (139) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, June 30, 1998 $7,997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, January 1, 1999 8,589 Provision Charged to Expense 900 Recoveries of Loans Previously Charged Off 328 Loans Charged Off (841) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, June 30, 1999 $8,976 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Non-Interest Income Non-interest income increased 5.7% for the six months ending June 30, 1999, compared to the same period of 1998. This increase was due to increases in service charges on deposit accounts. 12 Non-Interest Expense Salaries and Employee Benefits increased $390 thousand or 5.5% from the prior year due to merit increases and additional staffing requirements. Offsetting this increase was a decrease in occupancy and other operating expense of $358 thousand or 6.4%. The net effect was no material change in non-interest expense compared to the prior year. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes increased 7.3% to $2.4 million for the first six months of 1999 as a result of improved earnings. At June 30, 1998, the provision totaled $2.3 million. Balance Sheet Analysis Investment Securities The Financial Accounting Standards Board statement, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, requires the Company to classify its investments as held-to-maturity, trading or available- for-sale. Securities are classified as held-to-maturity and accounted for at amortized cost when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Trading securities are securities acquired for short-term appreciation and are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in non-interest income. As of June 30, there were no securities in the trading portfolio. Securities the Company does not intend to hold to maturity are classified as available-for-sale. This portion of the investment portfolio provides the Company with liquidity that may be required to meet the needs of Company borrowers and satisfy depositor's withdrawals. The investment portfolio provides the Company with an income alternative to loans. As of June 30, 1999 the investment portfolio represented 46% of the Company's total assets. Total investment securities increased $20.8 million from a year ago and now total $351.3 million. Not included in the investment portfolio are overnight investments in Federal Funds Sold. At June 30, 1999, average Federal Funds Sold was $0.0 compared to $800 thousand at June 30, 1998. Loans The Company's loan portfolio for the six months ending June 30, 1999 increased $71.7 million compared to a year ago. The increase is the result of an aggressive calling program implemented during 1998 and an improved economic climate in the Company's market area. Additionally, on an average balance basis loans have increased $58.9 million or 21.4%. The table following sets forth the distribution of the loan portfolio by type as of the dates indicated. (Dollar amounts in thousands) 13 Loan Portfolio As Of: - -------------------- June 30, 1999 June 30, 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Real Estate Construction $ 36,338 $ 25,160 Other Real Estate 196,255 158,784 Commercial 116,795 97,642 Consumer 19,503 15,640 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Loans 368,891 297,226 Less: Unearned Income 431 345 Reserve for Loan Losses 8,976 7,998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Loans $ 359,484 $ 288,883 ================================================================================ Non-Performing Assets The Company's policy is to place loans on non-accrual status when, for any reason, principal or interest is past due for ninety days or more unless it is both well secured and in the process of collection. Any interest accrued, but unpaid, is reversed against current income. Thereafter, interest is recognized as income only as it is collected in cash. As a result of events beyond the Company's control, problem loans can and do occur. As of June 30, 1999, non-performing loans were $2.8 million compared to $5.6 million at June 30, 1998. Reducing problem loans continues to be a significant Company objective. The Company reported $440 thousand in foreclosed loans as other real estate at June 30, 1999, compared to the $1.2 million as of June 30, 1998. Accrued interest reversed from income on loans placed on a non- accrual status totaled $268 thousand at June 30, 1999. Non-Performing Assets - --------------------- June 30, 1999 December 31, 1998 June 30, 1998 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nonperforming Loans $ 2,812 $ 4,624 $ 5,619 OREO 440 636 1,170 ================================================================================ Total $ 3,252 $ 5,260 $ 6,789 ================================================================================ % of Total Loans 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% % of Reserve for Loan Loss 36.2% 61.2% 84.9% Deposits At June 30, 1999, deposits totaled $627.6 million. This represents an increase of 12.1% or $67.5 million from June 30, 1998. The majority of the increase was focused in demand and time deposits under $100,000, which increased $20.4 million and $16.9 million, respectively. The change in the mix of deposits occurs as interest rates change. The expectations our customers have of future interest rates, dictates their maturity and account selections. As rates declined during 1999, some customers locked in rates in anticipation of further declines while other customers placed their funds in demand accounts because they anticipated rates would rise and were unwilling to commit their deposits to long term investments at the current rates. 14 The most volatile deposits in any financial institution are certificates of deposit over $100,000. The Company has not found its certificates of deposit over $100,000 to be as volatile as some other financial institutions as it does not solicit these types of deposits from brokers nor does it offer interest rate premiums. It has been the Company's experience that large depositors have placed their funds with the Company due to its strong reputation for safety, security and liquidity. Capital Much attention has been directed at the capital adequacy of the financial institution industry. The Company relies on capital generated through the retention of earnings to satisfy its capital requirements. The Company engages in an ongoing assessment of its capital needs in order to support business growth and to insure depositor protection. Shareholders' Equity totaled $79.7 million at June 30, 1999 and $78.1 million at June 30, 1998, which represents an increase of $1.7 million or 2.1%. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have adopted risk-based capital guidelines. The guidelines are designed to make capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk related assets among Banking organizations, to take into account off-balance sheet exposures and to aid in making the definition of Bank capital uniform. Company assets and off-balance sheet items are categorized by risk. The results of these regulations are that assets with a higher degree of risk require a larger amount of capital; assets, such as cash, with a low degree of risk have little or no capital requirements. Under the guidelines the Company is currently required to maintain regulatory risk based capital equal to at least 8.0%. As of June 30, 1999, the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject. The following table illustrates the relationship between regulatory capital requirements and the Company's capital position. Regulatory Capital Adequacy (in thousands) Company Capital Requirements June 30, 1999 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets $87,126 20.10% $34,678 8.0% Tier I Capital to Risk Weighted Assets $81,664 18.84% $17,339 4.0% Liquidity Liquidity is the Company's ability to maintain a cash flow adequate to fund operations, handle fluctuations in deposit levels, respond to the credit needs of borrowers, and to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. The principal sources of liquidity include interest and principal payments on loans and investments, proceeds from the maturity or sale of investments, and growth in deposits. The Company maintains overnight investments in Federal Funds as a cushion for temporary liquidity needs. For the first six months of 1999, Federal Funds averaged $20.1 million. In addition, the Company maintains Federal Fund credit lines of $136 million with major correspondent Banks subject to the customary terms and conditions for such arrangements. 15 Asset / Liability Management - Interest Rate Risk The mismatch between maturities of interest sensitive assets and liabilities results in uncertainty in the Company's earnings and economic value and is referred to as interest rate risk. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's primary objective in managing interest rate risk is to minimize the potential for significant loss as a result of changes in interest rates. The Company measures interest rate risk in terms of potential impact on both its economic value and earnings. The methods for governing the amount of interest rate risk include: analysis of asset and liability mismatches (GAP analysis), the utilization of a simulation model and limits on maturities of investment, loan and deposit products to relatively short periods which reduces the market volatility of those instruments. The gap analysis measures, at specific time intervals, the divergences between earning assets and interest bearing liabilities for which repricing opportunities will occur. A positive difference, or gap, indicates that earning assets will reprice faster than interest bearing liabilities. This will generally produce a greater net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates and a lower net interest margin during periods of declining interest rates. Conversely, a negative gap will generally produce a lower net interest margin during periods of rising interest rates and a greater net interest margin during periods of decreasing interest rates. The interest rates paid on deposit accounts do not always move in unison with the rates charged on loans. In addition, the magnitude of changes in the rates charged on loans is not always proportionate to the magnitude of changes in the rate paid for deposits. Consequently, changes in interest rates do not necessarily result in an increase or decrease in the net interest margin solely as a result of the differences between repricing opportunities of earning assets or interest bearing liabilities. The Company also utilizes the results of a dynamic simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of net interest income to sustained interest rate changes. The sensitivity of the Company's net interest income is measured over a rolling one-year horizon. The simulation model estimates the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income from all interest earning assets and the interest expense paid on all interest bearing liabilities reflected on the Company's balance sheet. This sensitivity analysis is compared to policy limits that specify a maximum tolerance level for net interest income exposure over a one-year horizon assuming no balance sheet growth, given both a 200 basis point upward and downward shift in interest rates. A parallel and pro rata shift in rates over a 12-month period is assumed. Results that exceed policy limits, if any, are analyzed for risk tolerance and reported to the Board with appropriate recommendations. The following reflects the Company's net interest income sensitivity over a one-year horizon as of June 30, 1999. Estimated Net Simulated Interest Income Rate Changes Sensitivity ----------------------------------------------------------- +200 Basis Points +3.86 -200 Basis Points -5.41 16 The table indicates that net interest income would increase by approximately 3.86% over a 12-month period if there were an immediate sustained parallel upward shift in interest rates. Net interest income would decrease approximately 5.41% over a 12-month period if there were an immediate sustained parallel 200 basis point downward shift in interest rates. The estimated sensitivity does not necessarily represent a Company forecast and the results may not be indicative of actual changes to the Company's net interest income. These estimates are based upon a number of assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, pricing strategies on loans and deposits, replacement of asset and liability cashflows, and other assumptions. While the assumptions used are based on current economic and local market conditions, there is no assurance as to the predictive nature of these conditions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change. Year 2000 Compliance The Company has initiated a Company-wide program (Y2K) to prepare its computer systems, applications and infrastructure for properly processing the dates after December 31, 1999. Based on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council guidelines, the Company's Y2K program consists of the following phases: 1. Awareness Phase - A strategic approach was developed to address the Year 2000 problem. 2. Assessment Phase - Detailed plans and target dates were developed. 3. Renovation Phase - This phase includes code enhancements, hardware and software upgrades, system replacements, vendor certification, and other associated changes. 4 Validation Phase - This phase includes testing and conversion of system applications. 5. Implementation Phase - This phase includes certification of Y2K compliance and employee training and acceptance. Phases one through five have been completed. All mission critical issues and systems have been implemented. Monitoring of all systems to ensure continued compliance will be an on-going process. A few non-mission critical personal computer software applications are currently being evaluated as to year 2000 compliance. The non-mission critical personal computer applications are scheduled to be completed by November 1999. In addition, an assessment of the Y2K readiness of external entities with which the Company conducts its operations is ongoing. The Company is continuing to communicate with all of its significant obligors, counterparties, other credit clients and vendors to determine the likely extent to which the Company may be affected by third parties' Y2K plans and target dates. In this regard, the Company is developing contingency plans in the event that external parties fail to achieve their Y2K plans and target dates. 17 The Company estimates the total cost of the Y2K project to be approximately $1,571,000, of which $1,203,000 has been incurred through 1998 and the remaining $368,000 was incurred during the first quarter of 1999. No further significant costs are anticipated. The costs of the Y2K program and the date on which the Company plans to be Y2K compliant are based on management's best current estimates, which were derived utilizing numerous assumptions of future events including the availability of certain resources, third party vendors and other factors. However, there can be no assurance that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could differ from those plans. Average Balance Sheets The tables on the following pages reflect the Company's average balance sheets and volume and rate analysis for the six-month periods ending June 30, 1999 and 1998. The average yields on earning assets and average rates paid on interest- bearing liabilities have been computed on an annualized basis for purposes of comparability with full year data. Average balance amounts for assets and liabilities are the computed average of daily balances. 18 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Year-to-Date Average Balances and Interest Rates (Rates on a Taxable Equivalent Basis) (In Thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 Assets Balance Interest Rate - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Funds Sold $ 20,148 $ 488 4.89% Investment Securities: U.S. Treasury 22,717 613 5.44% U.S. Agencies 12,414 372 6.04% Municipals 77,199 2,802 7.32% Mortgage Backed Securities 243,557 7,300 6.04% Other 5,288 164 6.23% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investment Securities 361,175 11,251 6.28% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans: Real Estate 212,462 10,195 9.68% Commercial 103,706 4,732 9.20% Installment 14,615 704 9.71% Credit Card 2,846 183 12.96% Municipal 225 8 6.82% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Loans 333,854 15,822 9.56% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Earning Assets 715,177 $ 27,561 7.77% ====================== Reserve for Loan Losses (8,685) Cash and Due From Banks 22,993 All Other Assets 25,205 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Assets $754,690 ==================================================================================== Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity Interest Bearing Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction $ 60,502 $ 347 1.16% Savings 184,466 2,036 2.23% Time Deposits Over $100,000 65,175 1,515 4.69% Time Deposits Under $100,000 172,907 4,068 4.74% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Bearing Deposits 483,051 7,966 3.33% Other Borrowed Funds 42,766 1,147 5.41% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 525,816 $ 9,113 3.49% ====================== Demand Deposits 140,826 All Other Liabilities 5,886 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Liabilities 672,528 Shareholders' Equity 82,161 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $754,690 ==================================================================================== Net Interest Margin 5.20% =============================================================================================================== 19 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Year-to-Date Average Balances and Interest Rates (Rates on a Taxable Equivalent Basis) (In Thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Assets Balance Interest Rate - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Funds Sold $ 14,111 $ 394 5.63% Investment Securities: U.S. Treasury 16,194 480 5.97% U.S. Agencies 61,140 1,835 6.05% Municipals 67,885 2,685 7.97% Mortgage Backed Securities 194,192 6,164 6.40% Other 4,384 148 6.79% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Investment Securities 343,794 11,310 6.63% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loans: Real Estate 178,327 9,338 10.56% Commercial 81,690 4,269 10.54% Installment 11,967 620 10.45% Credit Card 2,876 192 13.50% Municipal 122 5 8.49% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Loans 274,981 14,425 10.58% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Earning Assets 632,886 $ 26,129 8.33% ====================== Reserve for Loan Losses (7,438) Cash and Due From Banks 22,339 All Other Assets 23,664 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Assets $671,451 ==================================================================================== Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity Interest Bearing Deposits: Interest Bearing Transaction $ 55,305 $ 375 1.37% Savings 180,360 1,992 2.23% Time Deposits Over $100,000 61,988 1,583 5.15% Time Deposits Under $100,000 149,162 3,824 5.17% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Bearing Deposits 446,815 7,775 3.51% Other Borrowed Funds 21,109 594 5.68% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 467,924 $ 8,370 3.61% ====================== Demand Deposits 120,573 All Other Liabilities 5,020 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Liabilities 593,517 Shareholders' Equity 77,934 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $671,451 ==================================================================================== Net Interest Margin 5.66% =============================================================================================================== 20 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Volume and Rate Analysis of Net Interest Revenue (Rates on a Taxable Equivalent Basis) June 30, 1999 vs June 30, 1998 (In Thousands) Amount of Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in: ---------------------------------------- Average Average Net Interest Earning Assets Balance Rate Change - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Federal Funds Sold $ 232 $ (137) $ 95 Investment Securities: U.S. Treasury 250 (117) 133 U.S. Agencies (1,459) (3) (1,463) Municipals 630 (513) 117 Mortgage Backed Securities 2,068 (931) 1,137 Other 46 (30) 16 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Investment Securities 1,534 (1,594) (60) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Loans: Real Estate 2,789 (1,932) 857 Commercial 1,800 (1,337) 463 Installment 198 (113) 84 Credit Card (2) (7) (10) Municipal 5 (3) 2 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Loans 4,789 (3,392) 1,397 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Earning Assets 6,555 (5,124) 1,432 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interest Bearing Liabilities Interest Bearing Deposits: Transaction 77 (105) (28) Savings 49 (6) 43 Time Deposits Over $100,000 184 (253) (69) Time Deposits Under $100,000 998 (754) 244 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Interest Bearing Deposits 1,308 (1,117) 191 Other Borrowed Funds 637 (85) 552 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 1,945 (1,202) 743 ======================================================================================================================== Total Change $ 4,610 $ (3,922) $ 688 ======================================================================================================================== 21 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION - --------------------------- ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings - ------------------------- None ITEM 2. Changes in Securities - ----------------------------- None ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - --------------------------------------- Not applicable ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - ----------------------------------------------------------- The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 19, 1999. The business conducted at the meeting included election of directors, ratification of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's independent auditors and two additional proposals, which are briefly described below: . Proposal to create s "Bank Holding Company". The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California proposes to create a "bank holding company" to be called Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. Under this proposal, Bank shares would be exchanged for shares in the Holding Company. One share of Bank common stock would equal one share of Holding Company stock. This new corporate structure will give the Bank greater financial and corporate flexibility to make acquisitions. In addition, the new structure will allow the Bank to participate in activities through the Holding Company, which are not permissible for the Bank to engage in directly. The Holding Company will be permitted to engage in non-bank activities, such as selling insurance and securities, and providing financial and investment services. After the reorganization, the nature of the business conducted by the Bank will not change. . Renewal of Supermajority Vote Provisions in Article VIII of the Articles of Incorporation. This provision in Article VIII is required to be reaffirmed by the stockholders every two years or will cease to be effective. This article both encourages potential acquirers to negotiate with the Bank and protects stockholders from being unfairly treated in mergers or other business combinations with persons who own a substantial amount of the Bank's stock. The Supermajority Voting and Fair Price provision applies to 22 mergers and certain other types of business combinations with persons holding 20% or more of the voting stock of the Bank (an "Interested Stockholder"). In general, the Supermajority Voting and Fair Price provision requires, in a merger or certain other business combinations, first that 66 2/3 % of the stockholders who are independent of the Interested Stockholder approve the business combination, second that all stockholders who are independent of the Interested Stockholder receive at least a specified amount for his or her shares acquired during the preceding two years and third that certain other requirements are met. Following is the voting results from the 1999 annual meeting of shareholders, April 19, 1999. As of April 19, 1999, 543,117 shares represented in person and by proxy participated in this election and shares were voted on the several measures before the shareholders as follows: 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Directors % For % Withheld --------- - --- - -------- Stewart C. Adams, Jr. 83.64 528,780 0.82 5,155 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Ralph Burlington 84.15 531,997 0.39 2,485 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Robert F. Hunnell 83.71 529,202 0.75 4,772 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Ole R. Mettler 88.47 559,266 0.01 54 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ James E. Podesta 84.15 531,997 0.39 2,485 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Harry C. Schumacher 83.96 530,787 0.57 3,585 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ George Scheideman 83.96 530,764 0.55 3,494 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Hugh Steacy 84.11 531,753 0.43 2,701 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Kent A. Steinwert 83.81 529,831 0.70 4,454 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Calvin (Kelly) Suess 84.15 531,997 0.39 2,485 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ Carl A. Wishek, Jr. 83.96 530,764 0.55 3,494 -------------- ------------------ --------------- ------------------ 23 2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP. No. of Shares % For: 527,544 83.45 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Against: 4,241 0.67 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Abstain 3,645 0.58 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 3. BANK HOLDING COMPANY REORGANIZATION No. of Shares % For: 514,070 81.32 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Against: 15,697 2.48 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Abstain 7,235 1.14 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 4. PROPOSAL TO RENEW SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE BANK'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION No. of Shares % For: 468,329 74.08 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Against: 58,509 9.26 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Abstain 10,164 1.61 -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ITEM 5. Other Information - ------------------------- None 24 ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K - ---------------------------------------- Two Current Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the second quarter of 1999. The first Current Report dated April 30, 1999, of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California was filed with the Federal Reserve Board on May 14, 1999. The item reported was a Press Release dated April 30, 1999. The second Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 30, 1999, of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 1999. The following items were reported: Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. By-Laws of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. Employment Agreement dated July 8, 1997, between Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California and Kent A. Steinwert. Employment Agreement dated December 1, 1998, between Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California and Richard S. Erichson. Deferred Bonus Plan of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, adopted as of March 2, 1999. Amended and Restated Deferred Bonus Plan of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California executed May 11, 1999. Subsidiaries of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. Press Release dated April 30, 1999. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, as filed with the Federal Reserve Board. Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, as filed with the Federal Reserve Board. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, as filed with the Federal Reserve Board. Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 30, 1999, of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, as filed with the Federal Reserve Board on May 14, 1999. 25 Proxy Statement/Offering Circular of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California and Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, respectively, dated March 12, 1999. Permit and Certificate of Issuance of permit dated April 13, 1999, of the California Department of Corporations approving the Reorganization. 26 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Date: August 11, 1999 /s/ Kent A. Steinwert ----------------------------------- Kent A. Steinwert President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: August 11, 1999 /s/ John R. Olson ----------------------------------- John R. Olson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) 27