UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number: 000-13273 F & M BANK CORP. Virginia 54-1280811 - ------------------------------------ --------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) P. O. Box 1111 Timberville, Virginia 22853 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (540) 896-8941 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days. Yes .[ X ] No [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act) Yes ____ No ____ State the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Class Outstanding at October 31, 2004 Common Stock, par value - $5 2,402,351 shares 1 F & M BANK CORP. INDEX PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2 Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Income - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 2 Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 3 Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 5 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 20 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 20 PART II OTHER INFORMATION 21 Item 1. Legal Proceedings 21 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 21 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 21 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 21 Item 5. Other Information 21 Item 6. Exhibits 21 SIGNATURES 22 2 Part I Financial Information Item 1 Financial Statements F & M BANK CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars Except per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 2003 ---------- --------- Interest Income Interest and fees on loans $ 10,840 $ 10,637 Interest on federal funds sold 21 141 Interest on interest bearing deposits 142 134 Interest and dividends on investment securities 1,223 1,693 -------- -------- Total Interest Income 12,226 12,605 -------- -------- Interest Expense Interest on demand deposits 152 169 Interest on savings accounts 337 379 Interest on time deposits 2,474 3,100 -------- -------- Total interest on deposits 2,963 3,648 Interest on short-term debt 149 36 Interest on long-term debt 756 965 -------- -------- Total Interest Expense 3,868 4,649 -------- -------- Net Interest Income 8,358 7,956 Provision for Loan Losses 180 165 -------- -------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 8,178 7,791 -------- -------- Noninterest Income Service charges 690 663 Other 740 710 Income on bank owned life insurance 188 317 Security gains 409 287 -------- -------- Total Noninterest Income 2,027 1,977 -------- -------- Noninterest Expense Salaries 2,403 2,329 Employee benefits 886 719 Occupancy expense 301 295 Equipment expense 318 293 Intangibles amortization 207 207 Other 1,562 1,557 -------- -------- Total Noninterest Expense 5,677 5,400 -------- -------- Income before Income Taxes 4,528 4,368 Provision for Income Tax 1,361 1,248 -------- -------- Net Income $ 3,167 $ 3,120 ======== ======== Per Share Data Net Income $ 1.31 $ 1.29 ======== ======== Cash Dividends $ .55 $ .52 ======== ======== Equivalent Shares Outstanding 2,416,526 2,421,165 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 3 F & M BANK CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In Thousands of Dollars Except per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 2003 ---------- --------- Interest Income Interest and fees on loans $ 3,820 $ 3,512 Interest on federal funds sold 3 43 Interest on interest bearing deposits 49 44 Interest and dividends on investment securities 365 504 -------- -------- Total Interest Income 4,237 4,103 -------- -------- Interest Expense Interest on demand deposits 49 55 Interest on savings accounts 118 106 Interest on time deposits 817 984 -------- -------- Total interest on deposits 984 1,145 Interest on short-term debt 112 9 Interest on long-term debt 266 301 -------- -------- Total Interest Expense 1,362 1,455 -------- -------- Net Interest Income 2,875 2,648 Provision for Loan Losses 60 32 -------- -------- Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses 2,815 2,616 -------- -------- Noninterest Income Service charges 223 244 Other 284 194 Income on bank owned life insurance 63 207 Security gains (losses) 88 (2) -------- -------- Total Noninterest Income 658 643 -------- -------- Noninterest Expense Salaries 801 807 Employee benefits 293 219 Occupancy expense 104 95 Equipment expense 105 101 Intangible amortization 69 69 Other 538 555 -------- -------- Total Noninterest Expense 1,910 1,846 -------- -------- Income before Income Taxes 1,563 1,413 Provision for Income Tax 471 369 -------- -------- Net Income $ 1,092 $ 1,044 ======== ======== Per Share Data Net Income $ .45 $ .43 ======== ======== Cash Dividends $ .19 $ .18 ======== ======== Equivalent Shares Outstanding 2,413,758 2,417,526 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 4 F & M BANK CORP. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands of Dollars) September 30, December 31, ASSETS 2004 2003 ------------ --------- (Unaudited) (Audited) Cash and due from banks $ 6,509 $ 5,665 Interest bearing deposits in banks 7,002 9,003 Fed funds sold 5,035 Loans held for sale 54,738 Securities held to maturity (note 2) 110 873 Securities available for sale (note 2) 35,972 54,896 Other investments 7,563 5,461 Loans 236,781 211,231 Less allowance for loan losses (note 4) (1,548) (1,484) ------- -------- Net Loans 235,233 209,747 Bank premises and equipment 4,864 5,001 Interest receivable 1,189 1,496 Deposit intangible 1,771 1,978 Goodwill 2,639 2,639 Bank owned life insurance (note 5) 5,020 4,832 Other assets 2,478 2,501 ------- ------- Total Assets $365,088 $309,126 ======= ======= LIABILITIES Deposits Noninterest bearing demand $40,480 $ 33,124 Interest bearing Demand 37,383 37,875 Savings deposits 51,017 47,545 Time deposits 118,465 122,171 ------- ------- Total Deposits 247,345 240,705 Short-term debt 55,211 6,389 Long-term debt 23,348 24,784 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 5,571 4,919 ------ ------- Total Liabilities 331,475 276,807 ------- ------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common stock, $5 par value, 2,412,530 and 2,420,478 issued and outstanding, in 2004 and 2003, respectively 12,063 12,102 Surplus 132 286 Retained earnings 21,548 19,710 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (130) 221 ------- ------- Total Stockholders' Equity 33,613 32,319 ------- ------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $365,088 $309,126 ======= ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 5 F & M BANK CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of Dollars) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 2003 ---------- --------- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net income $ 3,167 $ 3,120 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 348 311 Amortization of security premiums 269 201 Gain on security transactions (409) (287) Income from life insurance investment (188) (284) Provision for loan losses 180 165 Decrease in interest receivable 307 325 Decrease in other assets 232 406 Intangible amortization 207 207 Increase in accrued expenses 636 358 Losses on limited partnership investments 183 193 ------ ------ Total Adjustments 1,765 1,595 ------ ------ Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 4,932 4,715 ------ ------ Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Proceeds from maturity of investments held to maturity 760 Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale 20,817 1,813 Proceeds from maturity of investments available for sale 15,650 49,992 Purchase of investments available for sale (20,231) (38,238) Net change in interest bearing bank deposits 2,001 (3,581) Net change in federal funds sold 5,035 (10,496) Net increase in loans held for sale (54,738) Net increase in loans held for investment (25,665) (4,928) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned 194 Purchase of life insurance (1,871) Purchase of property and equipment (211) (653) ------- ------ Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (56,582) (7,768) ------- ------ Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net change in demand and savings deposits 10,336 9,295 Net change in time deposits (3,706) 1,256 Net change in short-term debt 48,822 (1,867) Repurchase of common stock (194) (194) Repayment of long-term debt (5,436) (5,539) Proceeds of long-term debt 4,000 Payment of dividends (1,328) (1,257) ------ ------ Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 52,494 1,694 ------ ------ Net Decrease (Increase) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 844 (1,359) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 5,665 6,017 ------ ------ Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 6,509 $ 4,658 ====== ====== Supplemental Disclosure Cash paid for: Interest expense $ 3,926 $ 4,758 Income taxes 700 750 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 6 F & M BANK CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (In Thousands of Dollars) (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 2003 ---------- --------- Balance, beginning of period $32,319 $29,541 Comprehensive Income Net income 3,167 3,120 Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale, net of taxes (351) (3) ------ ------ Total comprehensive income 2,816 3,117 Repurchase of common stock (194) (194) Dividends declared (1,328) (1,257) ------ ------ Balance, end of period $33,613 $31,207 ====== ====== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 7 F & M BANK CORP. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of F & M Bank Corp. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and to general industry practices. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2004 and the results of operations for the nine and three month periods ended September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003. The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to financial statements included in the 2003 annual report to stockholders of the F & M Bank Corp. The Company does not expect the anticipated adoption of any newly issued accounting standards to have a material impact on future operations or financial position. NOTE 2 INVESTMENT SECURITIES: The amounts at which investment securities are carried in the consolidated balance sheets and their approximate market values are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2004 2003 ------------------- --------------- Market Market Cost Value Cost Value Securities Held to Maturity U. S. Treasury and Agency obligations $ 110 $ 110 $ 110 $ 111 Other debt securities 763 787 ------ ------- ------- ------ Total $ 110 $ 110 $ 873 $ 898 ====== ======= ======= ====== September 30, December 31, 2004 2003 ----------------- ---------------- Market Market Value Cost Value Cost Securities Available for Sale U. S. Treasury and Agency obligations $18,522 $ 18,481 $ 25,444 $25,387 Equity securities 9,412 9,576 9,245 9,110 Mortgage-backed securities 6,062 6,100 8,989 9,004 Other debt securities 1,976 2,000 11,218 11,035 ------ ------- ------- ------ Total $35,972 $ 36,157 $ 54,896 $54,536 ====== ======= ======= ====== 8 F & M BANK CORP. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT NOTE 3 LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT: Loans outstanding are summarized as follows: September 30, December 31, 2004 2003 Real Estate Construction $16,800 $ 15,329 Residential 138,980 118,677 Commercial and agricultural 56,224 56,000 Installment loans to individuals 23,287 19,630 Credit cards 1,324 1,463 Other 166 132 ------ ------- Total $236,781 $211,231 ======= ======= NOTE 4 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES: A summary of transactions in the allowance for loan losses follows: Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---- ---- ---- ---- Balance, beginning of period $1,484 $1,477 $1,512 $1,566 Provisions charged to operating expenses 180 165 60 32 Net (charge-offs) recoveries: Loan recoveries 66 56 17 18 Loan charge-offs (182) (170) (41) (88) ------ ----- ------ ----- Total Net Charge-Offs * (116) (114) (24) (70) ------ ----- ------ ----- Balance, End of Period $1,548 $1,528 $1,548 $1,528 ===== ===== ===== ===== *Components of Net Charge-Offs Real Estate (7) Commercial (61) (23) (4) (20) Installment (48) (91) (20) (50) ------ ----- ------ ----- Total $ (116) $ (114) $ (24) $ (70) ====== ===== ====== ===== 9 F & M BANK CORP. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 5 BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE (BOLI) The Bank currently offers a variety of benefit plans to all full time employees. While the costs of these plans are generally tax deductible to the Bank, the cost has been escalating greatly in recent years. The Bank has determined that the benefits offered are necessary in order to attract and retain good employees. To help offset the growth in these costs, the Bank decided to enter into BOLI contracts. Dividends received on these policies are tax-deferred and are anticipated to be tax exempt as the death benefits under the policies are exempt from income taxation. Rates of return on a tax-equivalent basis are very favorable when compared to other long-term assets which the Bank could obtain. 10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Overview F & M Bank Corp. (Company) is a one-bank holding company organized under Virginia law which provides financial services through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Farmers & Merchants Bank (Bank) and TEB Life Insurance Company (TEB). Farmers & Merchants Financial Services (FMFS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank. The Bank is a full service commercial bank offering a wide range of banking and financial services through its seven branch offices. TEB reinsures credit life and accident and health insurance sold by the Bank in connection with its lending activities. FMFS provides title insurance, brokerage services and property/casualty insurance to customers of the Bank. The Company's primary trade area services customers in Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, the southern part of Page County and the northern part of Augusta County. Management's discussion and analysis is presented to assist the reader in understanding and evaluating the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The analysis focuses on the consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and other financial data presented. The discussion highlights material changes from prior reporting periods and any identifiable trends which may affect the Company. Amounts have been rounded for presentation purposes. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Item 1, Part 1 or this Form 10Q. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this report may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as "expect," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "project," or other statements concerning opinions or judgment of the Company and its management about future events. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to certain forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of and changes in: general economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, competitive pressures, new products and delivery systems, inflation, changes in the stock and bond markets, technology, and consumer spending and savings habits. We do not update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company. 11 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Critical Accounting Policies General The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The financial information contained within the statements is, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. The Company uses historical loss factors as one factor in determining the inherent loss that may be present in its loan portfolio. Actual losses could differ significantly from the historical factors that are used. The fair value of the investment portfolio is based on period end valuations but changes daily with the market. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of these transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact these transactions could change. Allowance for Loan Losses The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and (ii) SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance. Goodwill and Intangibles In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. Additionally, it further clarifies the criteria for the initial recognition and measurement of intangible assets separate from goodwill. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and prescribes the accounting for goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to initial recognition. The provisions of SFAS No. 142 discontinue the amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives. Instead, these assets will be subject to at least an annual impairment review and more frequently if certain impairment indicators are in evidence. SFAS No. 142 also requires that reporting units be identified for the purpose of assessing potential future impairments of goodwill. Core deposit intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years. The Company adopted SFAS 147 on January 1, 2002 and determined that the core deposit intangible will continue to be amortized over the estimated useful life. Securities Impairment The Company evaluates each of its investments in securities, debt and equity, under guidelines contained in SFAS 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. These guidelines require the Company to determine whether a decline in value below original cost is other than temporary. In making its determination, management considers current market conditions, historical trends in the individual securities, and historical trends in the total market. Expectations are developed regarding potential returns from dividend reinvestment and price appreciation over a reasonable holding period (five years). Overview Net income for the third quarter of 2004 was $1,092,000 or $.45 per share, compared to $1,044,000 or $.43 in the third quarter of 2003, an increase of 4.60%. Core operating earnings, (exclusive of securities gains and non-recurring income on life insurance policies, net of tax effect) totaled $1,034,000 in 2004 and $901,000 in 2003, an increase of 14.76%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2004, net income was $3,167,000 or $1.31 per share compared to $3,120,000 or $1.29 in 2003. This was an increase of 1.51%. Noninterest income through three quarters increased 2.53% and noninterest expense increased 5.13% during the same period. 12 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations Year to Date The 2004 year to date tax equivalent net interest margin increased $421,000 or 5.20% compared to the same period 2003. The yield on earning assets decreased .39%, while the cost of funds decreased .47% compared to the same period in 2003. These decreases resulted as maturing assets and liabilities continued to reprice at significantly lower rates. The below average market rates resulted from aggressive rate cutting by the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) which began in January 2001 and included thirteen separate rate cuts through June 2003. Recently the FOMC reversed its monetary policy by stating "With underlying inflation still expected to be relatively low, the Committee believes that policy accommodation can be removed at a pace that is likely to be measured." The FOMC raised the federal rate by 1/4 percent at its June, August, and September meetings. Although the Interest Sensitivity Analysis on page 19 indicates the Company is in a liability sensitive position through the twelve month point, management anticipates the increase in rates should prove beneficial to the net interest margin in future periods. A large percentage of rate sensitive liabilities (checking and savings) do not reprice immediately with changes in market rates, but are adjusted at the discretion of management based on funding needs and competitive factors. However, the rapid growth in the loan portfolio and competition within the Bank's market for deposit accounts could have a material effect on the speed at which Bank management adjusts rates to meet liquidity needs. A schedule of the net interest margin for 2004 and 2003 can be found in Table I on page 18. Within 2003, the Company recognized a gain on the conversion of life insurance policies that totaled $144,000. Such gain was not repeated in 2004 and income for this year is solely the result of insurance policy income. Noninterest income, exclusive of gains on the sale of securities and non-recurring gains on life insurance policies, increased $72,000 in 2004. The increase includes a $51,000 increase in overdraft fees, a $38,000 increase in card-related (credit, debit, merchant and ATM) fees, a $14,000 increase in check printing income, and a $64,000 increase in brokerage and insurance activity. These increases were partially offset by a $84,000 decline in secondary market origination fees and $11,000 in other income declines. Noninterest expense increased $277,000 in 2004. Of the total, $241,000 (a 7.91% increase) can be attributed to salaries and employee benefits. This increase includes normal salary increases, an increase in pension expense of 17.74% and an increase in the cost of group insurance of 15.53%. Exclusive of personnel expenses, other noninterest expenses increased at an annualized rate of 2.04% in 2004 compared to 2003 operations. No individual caption changed more than 10% in the two periods. Noninterest expense as an annualized percentage of average assets decreased to 2.23% from 2.33% in the prior year due primarily to the large increase in loans available for sale. Operating costs continue to compare very favorably to the peer group. As stated in the most recently available Bank Holding Company Performance Report, peer group noninterest expenses averaged approximately 3.10% of average assets. The Company's operating costs have always compared favorably to the peer group due to an excellent asset to employee ratio and below average facilities costs. Quarter Ending September 30 The Company's net income increased $48,000 to $1.092 million compared to the third quarter of 2003. After adjusting to exclude securities transactions and the aforementioned non-recurring split dollar insurance transactions, core earnings and earnings per share increased $133,000 or 14.76%. This increase resulted primarily from a $248,000 pretax increase in the tax equivalent net interest margin. The margin expressed as a percentage of earning assets remained unchanged at 3.79%. The growth in the margin is a result of volume increases as earning assets increased $25,604,000 compared to the same period in the prior year. The average balance of loans outstanding increased $57,171,000. Of this amount $28,583,000 relates to short-term mortgage loan participations (discussed further in the following section under the heading "Loan Portfolio"). The remainder of the increase totals $28,588,000 and resulted from growth of loans within the Bank's primary service areas. The loan for sale have been funded primarily though an increase in short-term debt (overnight borrowings). The growth in the loan portfolio within the Bank's primary service areas was funded through a combination of decreases in federal funds sold and the securities portfolio of the Bank. Noninterest income increased due to substantially higher income from investment services (up $47,000) and greater fee income from all of the other services provided by the Company, Income on bank owned life insurance declined $144,000, mainly due to the gain realized in 2003 that did not recur in 2004. Personnel expenses increased 6.63% in the quarter for the same reasons cited in the nine month discussion. Other noninterest expenses were virtually unchanged from the previous year's third quarter as they showed a decline of .48%. 13 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued) Financial Condition Federal Funds Sold and Interest Bearing Bank Deposits The Company's subsidiary bank invests a portion of its excess liquidity in either federal funds sold or interest bearing bank deposits. Federal funds sold offer daily liquidity and pay market rates of interest that is currently benchmarked at 1.75% by the Federal Reserve. Actual rates received vary slightly based upon money supply and demand among banks. Interest bearing bank deposits are held either in money market accounts or as short-term certificates of deposits. Balances in both federal funds sold and interest bearing bank deposits have decreased due to growth in the loan portfolio. Securities The Company's securities portfolio serves several purposes. Portions of the portfolio are held to assist the Company with liquidity, asset liability management, as security for certain public funds and repurchase agreements and for long-term growth potential. The securities portfolio consists of investment securities (commonly referred to as "securities held to maturity") and securities available for sale. Securities are classified as investment securities when management has the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Investment securities are carried at amortized cost. Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to general market fluctuations, liquidity needs and other similar factors. Securities available for sale are recorded at market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on available for sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported (net of deferred income taxes) as a separate component of shareholders' equity. As of September 30, 2004, the market value of all securities available for sale, bonds and equity securities, was $185,000 less than their amortized cost. The value of the Bank's bond portfolio is $21,000 below its carrying value. During the year, in an effort to generate liquidity to support loan growth, management sold several securities which resulted in realized gains of $98,000. The remainder of the portfolio is made up of primarily agency and mortgage-backed securities with an average portfolio life of approximately two years. This short average life results in less portfolio volatility and positions the Bank to redeploy assets in response to rising rates. The Company's equity securities portfolio was $164,000 below cost at September 30, 2004. Gains totaling $311,000 have been taken within the equities portfolio during 2004. The Company continues to hold equity investments in a number of large, regional financial institutions, a diversified portfolio of REITs and a variety of other predominantly blue-chip securities. Management continues to believe that these investments offer adequate current returns (dividends) and have the potential for future increases in value. Management continues to evaluate its equities portfolio for impairment on a quarterly basis. During the latter part of the third quarter and early part of the current quarter (fourth quarter), one security suffered a significant decline in value due to negative information that became available to the financial markets. Management evaluated this holding and determined that it was too soon to make a determination that the decrease in value was "other than temporary." If a decision to writedown this security had been made during the third quarter, and using the same methodology employed in the past, it would have yielded a gross writedown of $55,000 and a writedown net of the deferred tax of $37,000. This would have reduced net income for the third quarter to $1,055,000 versus the reported net income of $1,092,000, or 1 1/2 cents per share. Management will continue to monitor this security closely and make a decision on whether there is an other than temporary impairment after digesting the financial and nonfinancial information that has been reported subsequent to September 30, 2004. 14 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued) Loan Portfolio The Company operates in a predominately rural area that includes the counties of Rockingham, Page and Shenandoah in the western portion of Virginia. The local economy benefits from a variety of businesses including agri-business, manufacturing, service businesses and several universities/colleges. The Bank is an active residential mortgage and residential construction lender and generally makes commercial loans to small and mid size businesses and farms within its primary service area. The allowance for loan losses (see subsequent section) provides for the risk that borrowers will be unable to repay their obligations and is reviewed quarterly for adequacy. The risk associated with real estate and installment notes to individuals is based upon employment, the local and national economies and consumer confidence. All of these affect the ability of borrowers to repay indebtedness. The risk associated with commercial lending is substantially based on the strength of the local and national economies. While lending is geographically diversified within the service area, the Company does have loan concentrations in agricultural (primarily poultry farming), construction, hotels, church loans and the aforementioned mortgage participations. Management and the Board of Directors review these concentrations periodically. In addition to direct agricultural loans, a significant percentage of residential real estate loans and consumer installment loans are made to borrowers employed in the agricultural sector of the economy. In April 2004, Pilgrim's Pride announced the planned sale or closure of its turkey processing plant in Hinton, Virginia. A group of local growers organized the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative and have contracted for the purchase of the plant. The plant has recently closed (temporarily) awaiting the change in ownership and management. Bank management has reviewed its poultry related loans that were contracted with the Pilgrim's Pride Turkey Division and has determined that its exposure is limited due to a combination of strong collateral positions on most of the loans, the potential for some of these borrowers to contract these poultry houses with other processors, the potential to convert the houses to other uses and other sources of income for some of the borrowers. In addition to direct agricultural loans, a significant percentage of residential real estate loans and consumer installment loans are made to borrowers employed in the agricultural sector of the local economy. Management has entered into an agreement with Gateway Bank (of California) to purchase short-term real estate loan participations. These loans have been purchased by Gateway from mortgage brokers and will be held until sold to the ultimate holder in the secondary market. All loans have firm take-out commitments and are held for periods ranging from two to sixty days, but averaging approximately fourteen days. These loans originate in several states throughout the country, however, a significant portion are from the state of California. These loans have been included with mortgage loans that the Bank has originated within its own market and designated on the balance sheet as "Loans Held for Sale". Management has funded its loans for sale with short-term liquid assets and through short-term borrowings. The yield on these loans is based on a discount to the prime rate, but offers a premium over other comparable short-term investments. During the third quarter, these loan participations have averaged $28,583,000, with a maximum and quarter end balance of $54,514,000. The Bank has made a commitment to purchase up to a maximum of $55,000,000 of these loans. Short-term borrowings from the FHLB to fund this program averaged $21,299,000, with a maximum and quarter end balance of $47,500,000. The first nine months of 2004 resulted in an increase of $25,550,000 in the Bank's core loan portfolio. Most of the increase was in the real estate portfolio, both residential and commercial properties. As secondary market rates increased during the first nine months of the year, the Bank's in-house three and five year adjustable loan rates became more attractive and contributed to the growth in the portfolio. 15 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued) Nonperforming loans include nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and restructured loans. Nonaccrual loans are loans on which interest accruals have been suspended or discontinued permanently. Restructured loans are loans which have had the original interest rate or repayment terms changed due to financial hardship. Nonperforming loans totaled $756,000 at September 30, 2004 compared to $1,614,000 at December 31, 2003. Approximately 65% of these past due loans are secured by real estate. Although the potential exists for some loan losses, management believes the bank is generally well secured and continues to actively work with its customers to effect payment. As of September 30, 2004, the Company does not hold any real estate which was acquired through foreclosure. The following is a summary of information pertaining to risk elements and impaired loans: September 30, December 31, 2004 2003 ------------ ----------- Nonaccrual loans $ 0 $ 0 Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest 756,000 1,614,000 Restructured loans 0 0 ------- ------- $756,000 $1,614,000 Percent of total loans .32% .76% Allowance for Loan Losses Management evaluates the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis in light of national and local economic trends, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio and the trend of past due and criticized loans. Specific factors evaluated include internally generated loan review reports, past due reports, historical loan loss experience and changes in the financial strength of individual borrowers that have been included on the Banks watch list or schedule of classified loans. In evaluating the portfolio, loans are segregated into loans with identified potential losses and pools of loans by type (commercial, residential, consumer, credit cards). Loans with identified potential losses include examiner and bank classified loans. Classified relationships in excess of $100,000 are reviewed individually for impairment under FAS 114. A variety of factors are taken into account when reviewing these credits including borrower cash flow, payment history, fair value of collateral, company management, the industry in which the borrower is involved and economic factors. Loan relationships that are determined to have no impairment are placed back into the appropriate loan pool and reviewed under FAS 5. Loan pools are further segmented into watch list, past due over 90 days and all other loans by type. Watch list loans include loans that are 60 days past due, and may include restructured loans, borrowers that are highly leveraged, loans that have been upgraded from classified or loans that contain policy exceptions (term, collateral coverage, etc.). Loss estimates on these loans reflect the increased risk associated with these assets due to any of the above factors. The past due pools contain loans that are currently 90 days or more past due. Loss rates assigned reflect the fact that these loans bear a significant risk of charge-off. Loss rates vary by loan type to reflect the likelihood that collateral values will offset a portion of the anticipated losses. The remainder of the portfolio falls into pools by type of homogenous loans that do not exhibit any of the above described weaknesses. Loss rates are assigned based on historical loss rates over the prior five years. A multiplier has been applied to these loss rates to reflect the time for loans to season within the portfolio and the inherent imprecision of these estimates. All potential losses are evaluated within a range of low to high. An unallocated reserve has been established to reflect other unidentified losses within the portfolio. This helps to offset the increased risk of loss associated with fluctuations in past due trends, changes in the local and national economies, and other unusual events. The Board approves the loan loss provision for the following quarter based on this evaluation and an effort is made to keep the actual allowance at or above the midpoint of the range established by the evaluation process. 16 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued) The allowance for loan losses of $1,548,000 at September 30, 2004 is equal to .65% of total loans. This compares to an allowance of $1,484,000 (.70%) at December 31, 2003. Management has funded the allowance at a rate of $20,000 per month throughout the year of 2004, for a total of $180,000. Total charge-offs, net of recoveries, equal $116,000 year to date which is comparable to the same period of 2003. This is equivalent to an annualized loss rate of .07% of total loans. In recent years, the company has had an average loss rate of .08% which is approximately one-third the loss rate of its peer group. The overall level of the allowance is well below the peer group average of 1.32%. Management feels this is appropriate based on its loan loss history and the composition of its loan portfolio; the current allowance for loan losses is equal to approximately nine years of average loan losses. Based on historical losses, delinquency rates, collateral values of delinquent loans and a thorough review of the loan portfolio, management is of the opinion that the allowance for loan losses fairly states the estimated losses in the current portfolio. Deposits and Other Borrowings The Company's main source of funding is comprised of deposits received from individuals, governmental entities and businesses located within the Company's service area. Deposit accounts include demand deposits, savings, money market and certificates of deposit. Total deposits have increased $6,640,000 since December 31, 2003. Time deposits decreased $3,706,000 during this period while demand deposits and savings deposits increased $10,346,000. Management believes this increase resulted from frequent advertising of its free checking account and accounts gained from BB&T following its takeover of the F & M National Corp. branches. Management has not offered any special rate promotions during the period to attract certificates of deposit as the growth in other deposits, use of federal funds, maturities and sales of securities, and short-term borrowings have been sufficient to fund loan growth. Historically the Bank has had a heavier concentration in certificates of deposit than its peers. Management is willing to accept some level of run-off in certificates of deposit as the shift to lower costing deposits will lead to improvements in the net interest margin. Short-term debt Short-term debt consists of federal funds purchased, commercial repurchase agreements (repos.) and daily rate credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB). Commercial customers deposit operating funds into their checking account and by mutual agreement with the bank their excess funds are swept daily into the repurchase accounts. These accounts are not considered deposits and are not insured by the FDIC. The Bank pledges securities held in its investment portfolio as collateral for these short-term loans. Federal funds purchased are overnight borrowings obtained from the Bank's primary correspondent bank to manage short-term liquidity needs. Daily rate credit from the FHLB has been used to finance the loans held for sale. Long-term debt Borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) continue to be an important source of funding real estate loan growth. The Company's subsidiary bank borrows funds on a fixed rate basis. These borrowings are used to fund either a fifteen-year fixed rate loan or a twenty-year loan, of which the first ten years have a fixed rate. This program allows the Bank to match the maturity of its fixed rate real estate portfolio with the maturity of its debt and thus reduce its exposure to interest rate changes. Scheduled repayments totaled $5,436,000 through September 30, 2004. Additional borrowings of $4,000,000 were obtained to assist in funding the growth in the loans portfolio held for investment. 17 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Continued) In September 2002, the Company borrowed $3 million from SunTrust Bank. This loan carries an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.10% and is variable. Payments of $230,769 plus interest began in the second quarter of 2004 and will continue for a period of thirteen quarters. Proceeds of this loan were used primarily to provide a capital contribution to the Bank. Capital The Company seeks to maintain a strong capital base to expand facilities, promote public confidence, support current operations and grow at a manageable level. As of September 30, 2004, the Company's total risk based capital and total capital to total assets ratios were 12.82% and 8.39%, respectively. Both ratios are in excess of regulatory minimums and exceed the ratios of the Company's peers. Earnings have been satisfactory to allow an increase in the third quarter dividend in 2004 of 5.55%. Liquidity Liquidity is the 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, investments and loans maturing within one year. The Company's ability to obtain deposits and purchase funds at favorable rates determines its liquidity exposure. As a result of the Company's management of liquid assets and the ability to generate liquidity through liability funding, management believes that the Company maintains overall liquidity sufficient to satisfy its depositors' requirements and meet its customers' credit needs. Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include, but are not limited to, loan repayments, the ability to obtain deposits through the adjustment of interest rates and the purchasing of federal funds. To further meet its liquidity needs, the Company also maintains lines of credit with correspondent financial institutions. The Company's subsidiary bank also has a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta that allows for secured borrowings. Interest Rate Sensitivity In conjunction with maintaining a satisfactory level of liquidity, management must also control the degree of interest rate risk assumed on the balance sheet. Managing this risk involves regular monitoring of interest sensitive assets relative to interest sensitive liabilities over specific time intervals. The Company monitors its interest rate sensitivity periodically and makes adjustments as needed. There are no off balance sheet items that will impair future liquidity. A summary of asset and liability repricing opportunities is shown in Table II. Stock Repurchase On June 12, 2003, the Board authorized the repurchase of 50,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. Management has been authorized to repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions when market conditions warrant. The repurchased shares are held as unissued stock and are available for general corporate purposes. Through the end of the third quarter of 2004, a total of 12,522 shares have been repurchased. Shares repurchased during the third quarter of 2004 totaled 2,500 shares, at an average cost of $24.25 per share. Effect of Newly Issued Accounting Standards The Company does not believe that any newly issued but as yet unapplied accounting standards will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or operations. Existence of Securities and Exchange Commission Web Site The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a Web site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission, including F & M Bank Corp. and the address is (http: //www.sec.gov). 18 TABLE 1 F & M BANK CORP. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS (Dollar Amounts in Thousands) Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003 Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Balance Expense Balance Expense Rate Related Income Loans held for investments 1 $ 221,247 $ 10,569 6.37% $ 200,926 $ 10,675 7.08% Loans held for sale 13,256 316 3.18% 97 1 4.17% Federal funds sold 2,891 21 .97% 17,509 141 1.07% Bank deposits 9,229 142 2.05% 8,071 131 2.16% Investments Taxable3 37,192 881 3.16% 46,793 1,381 3.94% Partially taxable2,3 9,675 435 5.99% 9,037 405 5.98% Tax exempt 2,3 375 13 4.53% 88 3 4.55% -------- ------- ----- -------- ------- ----- Total Earning Assets 293,865 12,377 5.62% 282,521 12,737 6.01% -------- ------- ----- -------- ------- ----- Interest Expense Demand deposits 38,035 152 .53% 34,509 165 .64% Savings 49,564 337 .91% 44,032 382 1.16% Time deposits 119,459 2,474 2.76% 126,540 3,101 3.27% Short-term debt 16,184 149 1.23% 7,372 36 .65% Long-term debt 23,501 756 4.29% 29,506 965 4.36% ------- ------ ----- -------- ------- ----- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 246,743 3,868 2.09% 241,959 4,649 2.56% -------- ------ ----- -------- ------- ------ Net Interest Income 1 $ 8,509 $ 8,088 ======= ======= Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets 1 3.86% 3.82% ===== ==== 1 Interest income on loans includes loan fees. 2 An incremental tax rate of 34% was used to calculate the tax equivalent income on nontaxable and partially taxable investments. 3 Average balance information is reflective of historical cost and has not been adjusted for changes in market value. 18 (CONTINUED) TABLE 1 (CONTINUED) F & M BANK CORP. NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS (Dollar Amounts in Thousands) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 September 30, 2003 Average Income/ Rates Average Income/ Rates Balance Expense Balance Expense Rate Related Income Loans held for investments 1 $ 230,271 $ 3,617 6.28% $ 201,586 $ 3,521 6.99% Loans held for sale 28,583 218 3.05% 97 1 4.17% Federal funds sold 1,089 3 1.10% 18,536 43 .93% Bank deposits 8,577 49 2.29% 8,948 41 1.83% Investments Taxable3 30,541 243 3.18% 44,928 397 3.53% Partially taxable2,3 9,674 159 6.57% 9,149 132 5.77% Tax exempt 2,3 375 4 4.27% 262 3 4.58% -------- ------ ----- -------- ------ ----- Total Earning Assets 309,110 4,293 5.54% 283,506 4,138 5.84% -------- ------ ----- -------- ------ ----- Interest Expense Demand deposits 38,331 49 .51% 35,036 51 .58% Savings 51,229 118 .92% 45,935 109 .95% Time deposits 118,224 817 2.76% 125,249 985 3.15% Short-term debt 29,165 112 1.54% 6,859 9 .52% Long-term debt 24,276 266 4.38% 27,773 301 4.34% -------- ----- ----- -------- ------ ----- Total Interest Bearing Liabilities 261,225 1,362 2.09% 240,852 1,455 2.42% -------- ------ ----- -------- ------ ----- Net Interest Income 1 $ 2,931 $ 2,683 ====== ====== Net Yield on Interest Earning Assets 1 3.79% 3.79% ===== ===== 1 Interest income on loans includes loan fees. 2 An incremental tax rate of 34% was used to calculate the tax equivalent income on nontaxable and partially taxable investments. 3 Average balance information is reflective of historical cost and has not been adjusted for changes in market value. 19 TABLE II F & M BANK CORP. INTEREST SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS September 30, 2004 (In Thousands of Dollars) The following table presents the Company's interest sensitivity. 0 - 3 4 - 12 1 - 5 Over 5 Not Months Months Years Years Classified Total Uses of Funds Loans Commercial $ 32,248 $ 5,433 $ 14,781 $ 3,762 $ $ 56,224 Installment 386 1,081 17,786 4,200 23,453 Real estate for investments 19,880 12,320 101,505 22,075 155,780 Real estate for sale 54,738 54,738 Credit cards 1,324 1,324 Interest bearing bank deposits 3,239 2,772 991 7,002 Investment securities 980 2,050 23,640 16,975 43,645 ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------- Total 112,795 23,656 158,703 30,037 16,975 342,166 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ -------- Sources of Funds Interest bearing demand deposits 11,273 21,164 4,946 37,383 Savings deposits 10,203 30,611 10,203 51,017 Certificates of Deposit $100,000 and over 3,938 8,306 11,268 23,512 Other certificates of deposit 17,657 32,925 44,371 94,953 Short-term borrowings 55,211 55,211 Long-term borrowings 2,086 8,514 10,253 2,495 23,348 ------ ------ ------- -------- ------- ------- Total 78,892 71,221 117,667 17,644 285,424 ------ ------ ------- -------- ------- ------- Discrete Gap 33,903 (47,565) 41,036 12,393 16,975 56,742 Cumulative Gap 33,903 (13,662) 27,374 39,767 56,742 Ratio of Cumulative Gap to Total 10.40% (3.50)% 8.49% 12.12% 17.08% Earning Assets Table II reflects the earlier of the maturity or repricing dates for various assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2004. In preparing the above table, no assumptions were made with respect to loan prepayments. Loan principal payments are included in the earliest period in which the loan matures or can reprice. Principal payments on installment loans scheduled prior to maturity are included in the period of maturity or repricing. Proceeds from the redemption of investments and deposits are included in the period of maturity. Estimated maturities of deposits, which have no stated maturity dates, were derived from guidance contained in FDICIA 305. 20 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Not Applicable Item 4. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures As a result of the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, issuers such as F & M Bank Corp. that file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") are required to include in those reports certain information concerning the issuer's controls and procedures for complying with the disclosure requirements of the federal securities laws. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports it files or submits under the Act, is communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have established our disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information related to the Company is made known to our principal executive officers and principal financial officer on a regular basis, in particular during the periods in which our quarterly and annual reports are being prepared. These disclosure controls and procedures consist principally of communications between and among the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, and the other executive officers of the Company and its subsidiaries to identify any new transactions, events, trends, contingencies or other matters that may be material to the Company's operations. As required, we will evaluate the effectiveness of these disclosure controls and procedures on a quarterly basis, and most recently did so as of the end of the period covered by this report. Changes in Internal Controls There were no significant changes in F & M Bank Corp.'s internal controls pertaining to its financial reporting and control of its assets or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls since the date of their evaluation. 21 Part II Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings - Not Applicable Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds - Not Applicable Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - Not Applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders- Not Applicable Item 5. Other Information - Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits (a)Exhibits 3 i Restated Articles of Incorporation of F & M Bank Corp. are incorporated by reference to Exhibits to F & M Bank Corp.'s 2001 Form 10K filed March 1, 2002. 3 ii Amended and Restated Bylaws of F & M Bank Corp. are incorporated by reference to Exhibits to F & M Bank Corp.'s Form 10K filed March 1, 2002. 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith). 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith). 32 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sabanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith). 22 Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. F & M BANK CORP. DEAN W. WITHERS ------------------------ Dean W. Withers President and Chief Executive Officer NEIL W. HAYSLETT ------------------------ Neil W. Hayslett Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer November 12, 2004