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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011
OR
     
o   Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number 0-14492
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
OHIO   34-1469491
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S Employer
Identification No.)
     
307-11 North Defiance Street, Archbold, Ohio   43502
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(419) 446-2501
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act..
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
     
Common Stock, No Par Value   4,688,969
     
Class   Outstanding as of April 27, 2011
 
 

 


 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10Q
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
INDEX
             
Form 10-Q Items         Page  
PART I.
  FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
 
           
  Financial Statements (Unaudited)        
 
           
 
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets- March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010     1  
 
           
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income- Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010     2  
 
           
 
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows- Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010     3  
 
           
 
  Notes to Condensed Financial Statements     4-15  
 
           
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     16-27  
 
           
  Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk     28  
 
           
  Controls and Procedures     28  
 
           
  OTHER INFORMATION        
 
           
  Legal Proceedings     29  
 
           
  Risk Factors     29  
 
           
  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     29  
 
           
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities     29  
 
           
  Other Information     29  
 
           
  Exhibits     29  
 
           
        29  
 
           
Exhibit 31.
  Certifications Under Section 302        
 
           
Exhibit 32.
  Certifications Under Section 906        

 


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ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
                 
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
<S>   <C>     <C>  
ASSETS:
               
Cash and due from banks
  $ 15,964     $ 14,675  
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    23,077       14,312  
Federal funds sold
    20,489       14,392  
 
           
Total cash and cash equivalents
    59,530       43,379  
 
               
Securities — available for sale (Note 2)
    303,472       287,317  
Other Securities, at cost
    4,406       4,406  
Loans, net (Note 4)
    507,505       521,883  
Bank premises and equipment
    17,101       17,202  
Goodwill
    4,074       4,074  
Mortgage Servicing Rights
    2,151       2,178  
Other Real Estate Owned
    3,989       4,468  
Accrued interest and other assets
    21,701       21,456  
 
           
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 923,929     $ 906,363  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
LIABILITIES:
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 69,944     $ 70,554  
Interest bearing
               
NOW accounts
    192,196       176,897  
Savings
    166,607       159,698  
Time
    311,585       317,364  
 
           
Total deposits
    740,332       724,513  
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase
    52,080       51,241  
FHLB Advances
    29,820       29,874  
Dividend Payable
    892       894  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    4,820       5,438  
 
           
Total Liabilities
    827,944       811,960  
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Common stock, no par value — authorized 6,500,000 shares; issued 5,200,000 shares
    12,677       12,677  
Treasury Stock - 482,106 shares 2011, 477,106 shares 2010
    (9,892 )     (9,799 )
Unearned Stock Awards 28,925 for 2011 and 2010
    (580 )     (580 )
Retained Earnings
    92,657       91,567  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,123       538  
 
           
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    95,985       94,403  
 
           
 
               
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 923,929     $ 906,363  
 
           
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.
Note: The December 31, 2010 Balance Sheet has been derived from the audited financial statements of that date.

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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share data)
                 
<Table>   Three Months Ended  
<Caption>   March 31, 2011     March 31, 2010  
INTEREST INCOME:
               
Loans, including fees
  $ 8,023       8,482  
Debt Securities:
               
U.S. Treasury securities
    100       26  
Securities of U.S. Government agencies
    934       1,214  
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
    532       544  
Dividends
    49       49  
Federal funds sold
    6       2  
Other
    11       8  
 
           
Total Interest Income
    9,655       10,325  
INTEREST EXPENSE:
               
Deposits
    1,883       2,455  
Federal Funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    75       68  
Borrowed funds
    263       397  
 
           
Total Interest Expense
    2,221       2,920  
 
           
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE
               
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    7,434       7,405  
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES (Note 4)
    772       1,690  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER
               
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
    6,662       5,715  
NONINTEREST INCOME
               
Customer service fees
    791       679  
Other service charges and fees
    776       820  
Net gain (loss) on sale of other assets owned
    (648 )     (16 )
Net gain on sale of loans
    75       67  
Net gain on sale of securities
    339       259  
 
           
Total Noninterest Income
    1,333       1,809  
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
               
Salaries and wages
    2,253       2,314  
Pension and other employee benefits
    815       911  
Occupancy expense (net)
    313       274  
Furniture and Equipment
    392       414  
Data processing
    230       268  
Franchise Taxes
    218       240  
FDIC Assessment
    320       259  
Mortgage servicing rights amortization
    91       103  
Other general and administrative
    936       1,154  
 
           
Total Noninterest Expense
    5,568       5,937  
 
           
INCOME BEFORE FEDERAL INCOME TAX
    2,427       1,587  
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
    446       331  
NET INCOME
  $ 1,981     $ 1,256  
 
           
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (NET OF TAX):
               
Unrealized gains on securities
  $ 585     $ (309 )
 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
  $ 2,566     $ 947  
 
               
NET INCOME PER SHARE
  $ 0.42     $ 0.27  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 4
    693,080       4,734,674  
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
  $ 0.19     $ 0.18  
No disclosure of diluted earnings per share is required as shares are antidilutive as of quarter end.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.

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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
                 
<Table>   Three Months Ended  
<Caption>   March 31, 2011     March 31, 2010  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 1,981     $ 1,256  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
               
Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
               
Depreciation
    338       344  
Accretion and amortization of securities
    692       275  
Amortization of servicing rights
    91       103  
Amortization of core deposit intangible
    78       39  
Provision for loan losses
    772       1,690  
Gain on sale of loans held for sale
    (226 )     (230 )
Originations of loans held for sale
    (9,672 )     (9,702 )
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
    11,383       9,959  
Loss on sale of other assets
    648       (16 )
Gain on sale of investment securities
    (339 )     (259 )
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities, net
    (1,252 )     (1,624 )
 
           
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    4,494       1,835  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Activity in securities:
               
Maturities, prepayments and calls
    8,848       32,241  
Sales
    16,361       12,519  
Purchases
    (40,830 )     (60,477 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
    4        
Additions to premises and equipment
    (237 )     (266 )
Loan originations and principal collections, net
    11,894       13,376  
 
           
Net Cash (Used) in Investing Activities
    (3,960 )     (2,607 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Net increase in deposits
    15,819       6,856  
Net change in short-term debt
    839       2,034  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
          9,000  
Repayments of long-term debt
    (54 )     (66 )
Purchase of Treasury stock
    (93 )      
Cash dividends paid on common stock
    (894 )     (852 )
 
           
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    15,617       16,972  
 
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    16,151       16,200  
Cash and cash equivalents — Beginning of year
    43,379       33,648  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents — End of period
  $ 59,530     $ 49,848  
 
           
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
               
Cash and cash due from banks
  $ 15,964     $ 11,778  
Interest bearing deposits with banks
    23,077       25,153  
Federal funds sold
    20,489       12,917  
 
           
 
  $ 59,530     $ 49,848  
 
           
Supplemental Information
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 2,265     $ 3,046  
 
           
Income Taxes
  $     $  
 
           
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.

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ITEM 1
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X; accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that are expected for the year ended December 31, 2011. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
NOTE 2 FAIR VALUE OF INSTRUMENTS
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair values of financial instruments are management’s estimate of the values at which the instruments could be exchanged in a transaction between willing parties. These estimates are subjective and may vary significantly from amounts that would be realized in actual transactions. In addition, other significant assets are not considered financial assets including deferred tax assets, premises, equipment and intangibles. Further, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on the fair value estimates and have not been considered in any of the elements.
The following assumptions and methods were used in estimating the fair value for financial instruments.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold approximate their fair values. Also included in this line item are the carrying amounts of interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days which approximate their fair values. Fair values of other interest-bearing deposits are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current rates for similar types of deposits.
Securities and Other Securities
Fair values for securities, excluding Federal Home Loan Bank stock, are based on quoted market price, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Loans
Most commercial, agricultural and real estate mortgage loans are made on a variable rate basis. For those variable rate loans that re-price frequently, and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair values of the fixed rate and all other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis. This is accomplished by using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers with similar credit quality.
Deposits
The fair values disclosed for deposits with no defined maturities are equal to their carrying amounts, which represent the amount payable on demand. The carrying amounts for variable-rate, fixed term money market

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Deposits (Continued)
accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair value at the reporting date. Fair value for fixed- rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
Borrowings
Short-term borrowings are carried at cost that approximates fair value. Other long-term debt was generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis with a discounted rate based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of arrangements, or if not available, based on an approach similar to that used for loans and deposits.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.
Dividends Payable
The carrying amounts of dividends payable approximate their fair values and are generally paid within forty days of declaration.
Off Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counter- parties’ credit standing.
The estimated fair values, and related carrying or notional amounts, for on and off-balance sheet financial instruments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are reflected below.
                                 
    (In Thousands)        
    March 31, 2011           December 31, 2010
    Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Carrying Amount   Fair Value
Financial Assets
                               
Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 59,530     $ 59,530     $ 43,379     $ 43,379  
Securities-available for sale
    303,472       303,472       287,317       287,317  
Other Securities
    4,406       4,406       4,406       4,406  
Loans, net
    507,505       504,540       521,883       520,766  
Accrued Interest Receivable
    4,154       4,154       4,036       4,036  
 
                               
Financial Liabilities
                               
Deposits
  $ 740,332     $ 742,314     $ 724,513     $ 725,270  
Short-term Debt
                               
Repurchase Agreement Sold
    52,080       52,080       51,241       51,241  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
    29,820       30,712       29,874       30,764  
Accrued Interest Payable
    427       427       471       471  
Dividends Payable
    892       892       894       894  
 
                               
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
                               
Commitments to extend credit
  $     $     $     $  
Standby Letters of Credit
                       

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ITEM 1   NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2011, and the valuation techniques used by the Company to determine those fair values.
In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.
Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The Company’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.
Disclosures concerning assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
                         
    Quoted Prices in Active     Significant     Significant  
($ in Thousands)   Markets for Identical     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs  
3/31/2011   Assets (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets — Securities Available for Sale
                       
U.S. Treasury
  $ 32,235                  
U.S. Government agency
  $ 175,463                  
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 30,016                  
State and local governments
  $ 0     $ 53,303     $ 12,455  
 
                 
Total Securities Available for Sale
  $ 237,714     $ 53,303     $ 12,455  
 
                 
 
                       
Liabilities
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
 
                 
                         
12/31/2010   Assets (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)  
Assets — Securities Available for Sale
                       
U.S. Treasury
  $ 32,279                  
U.S. Government agency
  $ 165,703                  
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 24,531                  
State and local governments
  $ 0     $ 53,502     $ 11,302  
 
                 
Total Securities Available for Sale
  $ 222,513     $ 53,502     $ 11,302  
 
                 
 
                       
Liabilities
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
 
                 
The Company did have assets measured at fair value that were categorized as Level 3 during the period. The Company’s available for sale securities includes bonds issued by local municipalities. Those municipal bonds that did not have CUSIP or credit ratings numbers were treated as Level 3. Those bonds, including municipalities, that did have CUSIP numbers or have similar characteristics of those in like markets, were considered comparable and marketable and reported as Level 2.
The Company also has assets that, under certain conditions, are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. At March 31, 2011, such assets consist primarily of impaired loans and other real estate. The Company has established the fair values of these assets using Level 3 inputs, each individually described below.
Impaired loans categorized as Level 3 assets consist of non-homogeneous loans that are considered impaired. The Company estimates the fair value of the loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows using management’s best estimate of key assumptions. These assumptions include future payment ability, timing of payment streams, and estimated realizable values of available collateral (typically based on outside appraisals.)

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
Other real estate is reported at either the fair value of the real estate minus the estimated costs to sell the asset or the cost of the asset. The determination of fair value of the real estate relies primarily on appraisals from third parties. If the fair value of the real estate, minus the estimated costs to sell the asset, is less than the asset’s cost, the deficiency is recognized as a valuation allowance against the asset through a charge to expense.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis at March 31, 2011
                                         
            Quoted Prices in Active                     Change in  
            Markets for     Significant     Significant     fair value for  
    Balance at     Identical     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     three-month period  
($ in Thousands)   3/31/11     Assets (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     ended March 31, 2011  
Impaired loans
  $ 3,636                     $ 3,636     $ (197 )
 
                                       
Other real estate owned — residential mortgages
  $ 1,679                     $ 1,679     $ (59 )
 
                                       
Other real estate owned-commercial
  $ 2,290                     $ 2,290     $ (385 )
 
                                     
 
                                       
Total change in fair value
                                  $ (641 )
 
                                     
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis at March 31, 2010
                                         
            Quoted Prices in Active                     Change in  
            Markets for     Significant     Significant     fair value for  
    Balance at     Identical     Observable Inputs     Unobservable Inputs     three-month period  
($ in Thousands)   3/31/10     Assets (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)     ended March 31, 2010  
Impaired loans
  $ 13,442                     $ 13,442     $ (2,006 )
 
                                       
Other real estate owned — residential mortgages
  $ 845                     $ 845     $  
 
                                       
Other real estate owned-commercial
  $ 339                     $ 339     $  
 
                                     
 
                                       
Total change in fair value
                                  $ (2,006 )
 
                                     
NOTE 3 ASSET PURCHASE
On July 9, 2010, the Bank completed its purchase of a branch office in Hicksville, Ohio from First Place Bank. Deposits of close to $28 million and loans of $14 million were included in the purchase. The new office is located within the Bank’s current market area, shortening the distance between offices in the Ohio and Indiana market area. The following table summarizes the estimated values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed:
         
(Dollars in Thousands)        
Cash
  $ 114  
Loans, Net of Discount
    13,792  
Accrued Interest on Loans
    64  
Premises and Equipment
    1,803  
Core Deposit Intangible
    1,087  
Other Assets
    11  
 
     
Total Assets Acquired
  $ 16,871  
 
     
 
       
Deposits
  $ 27,749  
Accrued Interest on Deposits
    13  
Other Liabilities
    10  
 
     
Total Liabilities Assumed
    27,772  
 
     
Net Liabilities Assumed
  $ 10,901  
 
     

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ASSET PURCHASE (Continued)
In connection with the purchase, the Bank recognized an addition to core deposit intangible by $1.1 million, which is being amortized on a straight line basis over the estimated remaining economic life of the deposits of 7 years. Amortization of these core deposit intangibles is scheduled to be as follows:
         
    (In Thousands)  
2011
  $ 234  
2012
    312  
2013
    312  
2014
    312  
2015
    155  
Thereafter
    235  
 
     
 
  $ 1560  
 
     
NOTE 4 LOANS
Loan balances as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
                 
    (In Thousands)  
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 195,754     $ 194,268  
Agricultural Real Estate
    31,948       33,650  
Consumer Real Estate
    83,115       86,036  
Commercial/Industrial
    113,415       117,344  
Agricultural
    60,508       65,400  
Consumer
    26,674       29,008  
Industrial Development Bonds
    1,965       1,965  
 
           
 
    513,379       527,671  
Less: Net deferred loan fees and costs
    (122 )     (82 )
 
           
 
    513,257       527,589  
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    (5,752 )     (5,706 )
 
           
Loans — Net
  $ 507,505     $ 521,883  
 
           
The following is a maturity schedule by major category of loans as of March 31, 2011:
                                 
            Maturities (In Thousands)    
            After One        
    Within   Year Within   After    
    One Year   Five Years   Five Years   Total
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 28,942     $ 120,602     $ 46,210     $ 195,754  
Agricultural Real Estate
    2,978       12,356       16,614       31,948  
Consumer Real Estate
    6,153       16,128       60,834       83,115  
Commercial/Industrial
    80,013       29,097       4,305       113,415  
Agricultural
    42,665       15,248       2,595       60,508  
Consumer
    5,164       19,253       2,135       26,552  
Industrial Development Bonds
    556       446       963       1,965  
The distribution of fixed rate loans and variable loans by major loan category is as follows as of March 31, 2011:
                 
    (In Thousands)
    Fixed   Variable
    Rate   Rate
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 74,417     $ 121,337  
Agricultural Real Estate
    18,611       13,337  
Consumer Real Estate
    70,944       12,171  
Commercial/Industrial
    81,628       31,787  
Agricultural
    55,735       4,773  
Consumer
    22,188       4,364  
Industrial Development Bonds
    1,965        
As of March 31, 2011 and 2010 one to four family residential mortgage loans amounting to $72.7 million and $75.3 million, respectively, have been pledged as security for loans the Bank has received from the Federal Home Loan Bank.

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LOANS (Continued)
The percentage of delinquent loans has trended downward since the beginning of 2010 from a high of 2.85% of total loans in January to a low of .76% as of the end of March 2011. These percentages do not include nonaccrual loans which are not past due. This level of delinquency is due in part to an adherence to sound underwriting practices over the course of time, an improvement in the financial status of companies to which the Bank extends credit, continued financial stability in the agricultural loan portfolio, and the writing down of uncollectable credits in a timely manner.
Industrial Development Bonds are included in the commercial and industrial category for the remainder of the tables in this Note 4.
The following table represents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class or loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
                                                         
                                                    Recorded  
                    Greater Than                     Total     Investment  
    30-59 Days     60-89 Days     90 Days     Total             Financing     > 90 Days  
March 31, 2011   Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Current     Receivables     and Accruing  
     
Consumer real estate
  $ 349     $ 56     $ 162     $ 567     $ 82,549     $ 83,115     $  
Agricultural real estate
                    $       31,948       31,948        
Agricultural
                14     $ 14       60,494       60,508        
Commercial Real Estate
    244             347     $ 591       195,163       195,754        
Commercial and Industrial
    736       110       997     $ 1,843       113,537       115,380       31  
Consumer
                    $       26,674       26,674        
 
                                                       
     
Total
  $ 1,329     $ 166     $ 1,520     $ 3,015     $ 510,365     $ 513,379     $ 31  
     
                                                         
                                                    Recorded  
                    Greater Than                     Total     Investment  
    30-59 Days     60-89 Days     90 Days     Total             Financing     > 90 Days  
December 31, 2010   Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Current     Receivables     and Accruing  
     
Consumer real estate
  $ 610     $ 29     $ 169     $ 808     $ 94,463     $ 95,271     $  
Agricultural real estate
                            33,650       33,650        
Agricultural
                1,474       1,474       63,926       65,400        
Commercial Real Estate
    548             445       993       184,040       185,033        
Commercial and Industrial
    957       52       831       1,840       117,469       119,309       15  
Consumer
    147       6       33       186       28,822       29,008       33  
 
                                                       
     
Total
  $ 2,262     $ 87     $ 2,952     $ 5,301     $ 522,370     $ 527,671     $ 48  
     
The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class or loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
                 
    (In thousands)  
    March 31     December 31  
    2011     2010  
     
Consumer real estate
  $ 803     $ 587  
Agricultural real estate
    44       531  
Agricultural
    14       1,474  
Commercial Real Estate
    591       1,705  
Commercial and Industrial
    1,693       1,543  
Consumer
    4       4  
     
Total
  $ 3,149     $ 5,844  
The Bank uses a nine tier risk rating system to grade its loans. The grade of a loan may change during the life of the loan. The risk ratings are described as follows.
  1.   Zero (0) Unclassified. Any loan which has not been assigned a classification.

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  2.   One (1) Excellent. Credit to premier customers having the highest credit rating based on an extremely strong financial condition, which compares favorably with industry standards (upper quartile of RMA ratios). Financial statements indicate a sound earnings and financial ratio trend for several years with satisfactory profit margins and excellent liquidity exhibited. Prime credits may also be borrowers with loans fully secured by highly liquid collateral such as traded stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, savings account, etc. No credit or collateral exceptions exist and the loan adheres to the Bank’s loan policy in every respect. Financing alternatives would be readily available and would qualify for unsecured credit. This grade is summarized by high liquidity, minimum risk, strong ratios, and low handling costs.
 
  3.   Two (2) Good. Desirable loans of somewhat less stature than Grade 1, but with strong financial statements. Loan supported by financial statements containing strong balance sheets, generally with a leverage position less than 1.50, and a history of profitability. Probability of serious financial deterioration is unlikely. Possessing a sound repayment source (and a secondary source), which would allow repayment in a reasonable period of time. Individual loans backed by liquid personal assets, established history and unquestionable character.
 
  4.   Three (3) Satisfactory. Satisfactory loans of average or slightly above average risk — having some deficiency or vulnerability to changing economic conditions, but still fully collectible. Projects should normally demonstrate acceptable debt service coverage. Generally, customers should have a leverage position less than 2.00. May be some weakness but with offsetting features of other support readily available. Loans that are meeting the terms of repayment.
 
      Loans may be graded 3 when there is no recent information on which to base a current risk evaluation and the following conditions apply:
 
      At inception, the loan was properly underwritten and did not possess an unwarranted level of credit risk
  a.   At inception, the loan was secured with collateral possessing a loan value adequate to protect the Bank from loss;
 
  b.   The loan exhibited two or more years of satisfactory repayment with a reasonable reduction of the principal balance;
 
  c.   During the period that the loan has been outstanding, there has been no evidence of any credit weakness. considered satisfactory but which is of average credit risk due to financial weakness or uncertainty. The loans warrant a higher than average level of monitoring to ensure that weaknesses do not advance. The level of risk in Satisfactory/Monitored classification is considered acceptable and within normal underwriting guidelines, so long as the loan is given management supervision.
  5.   Four (4) Satisfactory / Monitored. A “4” (Satisfactory/Monitored) risk grade may be established for a loan considered satisfactory but which is of average credit risk due to financial weakness or uncertainty. The loans warrant a higher than average level of monitoring to ensure that weaknesses do not advance. The level of risk in Satisfactory/Monitored classification is considered acceptable and within normal underwriting guidelines, so long as the loan is given management supervision.
 
  6.   Five (5) Special Mention. Loans that possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness which deserves close attention, but which do not yet warrant substandard classification. Such loans pose unwarranted financial risk that, if not corrected, could weaken the loan and increase risk in the future. The key distinctions of a 5 (Special Mention) classification are that (1) it is indicative of an unwarranted level of risk, and (2) weaknesses are considered “potential”, versus “defined”, impairments to the primary source of loan repayment and collateral.
 
  7.   Six (6) Substandard. One or more of the following characteristics may be exhibited in loans classified substandard:
  a.   Loans, which possess a defined credit weakness and the likelihood that a loan will be paid from the primary source, are uncertain. Financial deterioration is underway and very close attention is warranted to ensure that the loan is collected without loss.
 
  b.   Loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower c. The primary source of repayment is weakened, and the Bank is forced to rely on a secondary source of repayment such as collateral liquidation or guarantees.
 
  d.   Loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected.
 
  e.   Unusual courses of action are needed to maintain a high probability of repayment. Unusual courses of action are needed to maintain a high probability of repayment.

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  f.   The borrower is not generating enough cash flow to repay loan principal; however, continues to make interest payments.
 
  g.   The lender is forced into a subordinate position or unsecured collateral position due to flaws in documentation.
 
  h.   Loans have been restructured so that payment schedules, terms and collateral represent concessions to the borrower when compared to the normal loan terms.
 
  i.   The lender is seriously contemplating foreclosure or legal action due to the apparent deterioration in the loan.
 
  j.   There is significant deterioration in the market conditions and the borrower is highly vulnerable to these conditions.
  8.   Seven (7) Doubtful. One or more of the following characteristics may be exhibited in loans classified Doubtful:
  a.   Loans have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. Additionally, however, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full based on existing conditions improbable.
 
  b.   The primary source of repayment is gone, and there is considerable doubt as to the quality of the secondary source of repayment.
 
  c.   The possibility of loss is high, but, because of certain important pending factors which may strengthen the loan, loss classification is deferred until its exact status is known. A Doubtful classification is established deferring the realization of the loss.
  9.   Eight (8) Loss. Loans are considered uncollectable and of such little value that continuing to carry them as assets on the institution’s financial statements is not feasible. Loans will be classified Loss when it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be possible at some time in the future.
The following table represents the risk category of loans by class based on the most recent analysis performed as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
                                         
                                    Industrial
    Agriculture           Commercial   Commercial   Development
March 31, 2011   Real Estate   Agriculture   Real Estate   and Industrial   Bonds
     
1-2
  $ 520     $ 107     $     $ 19     $ 275  
3
    11,638       24,721       22,274       18,573       733  
4
    18,483       35,474       161,451       84,620       957  
5
    190       168       6,229       2,286        
6
    1,096       14       5,745       6,657        
7
    21       24       55       1,260        
8
                               
     
Total
  $ 31,948     $ 60,508     $ 195,754     $ 113,415     $ 1,965  
     
                                         
                                    Industrial
    Agriculture           Commercial   Commercial   Development
December 31, 2010   Real Estate   Agriculture   Real Estate   and Industrial   Bonds
     
1-2
  $ 484     $ 109     $     $ 341     $ 275  
3
    12,216       27,964       23,017       14,026       733  
4
    19,624       35,655       148,481       92,066       957  
5
    208       173       6,765       3,388        
6
    1,097       1,474       6,319       6,688        
7
    21       25       451       835        
8
                             
     
Total
  $ 33,650     $ 65,400     $ 185,033     $ 117,344     $ 1,965  
     

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LOANS (Continued)
For consumer residential real estate, and other, the Company also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously stated, and by payment activity. The following tables present the recorded investment in those classes based on payment activity and assigned grading as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
                 
    Consumer   Consumer
    Real Estate   Real Estate
    March 31   December 31
    2011   2010
     
Grade
               
Pass
  $ 82,714     $ 84,723  
Special Mention (5)
          387  
Substandard (6)
    211       639  
Doubtful (7)
    190       287  
     
Total
  $ 83,115     $ 86,036  
     
                                 
    Consumer   Consumer   Consumer   Consumer
    Credit   Credit   Other   Other
    March 31   December 31   March 31   December 31
    2011   2010   2011   2010
Performing
  $ 3,322     $ 3,553     $ 23,211     $ 25,405  
Nonperforming
    14       6       5       44  
     
Total
  $ 3,336     $ 3,559     $ 23,216     $ 25,449  
     
Information about impaired loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 follows:
                 
    (In Thousands)  
    3/31/2011     12/31/2010  
     
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance
  $ 1,761     $ 2,849  
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance
    1,875       1,520  
 
           
Total impaired loans
  $ 3,636     $ 4,369  
 
           
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans
  $ 575     $ 632  
Total non-accrual loans
  $ 3,149     $ 5,844  
Total loans past-due ninety days or more and still accruing
  $ 31     $ 48  
                 
    (In Thousands)
    Quarter ended   Year ended
    March 31   December 31
    2011   2010
     
Average investment in impaired loans
  $ 3,872     $ 10,136  
     
Interest income recognized on impaired loans
  $ 651     $ 61  
     
Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans
  $ 645     $ 41  
     
No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans.
The Bank did classify approximately $3.5 million of its impaired loans as troubled debt restructured during 2010 and this balance decreased to $3.3 million as of March 31, 2011.

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LOANS (Continued)
For the majority of the Bank’s impaired loans, the Bank will apply the observable market price methodology. However, the Bank may also utilize a measurement incorporating the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate of interest. To determine observable market price, collateral asset values securing an impaired loan are periodically evaluated. Maximum time of re-evaluation is every 12 months for chattels and titled vehicles and every two years for real estate. In this process, third party evaluations are obtained and heavily relied upon. Until such time that updated appraisals are received, the Bank may discount the collateral value used.
The Bank uses the following guidelines as stated in policy to determine when to realize a charge-off, whether a partial or full loan balance. A charge down in whole or in part is realized when unsecured consumer loans, credit card credits and overdraft lines of credit reach 90 days delinquency. At 120 days delinquent, secured consumer loans are charged down to the value of the collateral, if repossession of the collateral is assured and/or in the process of repossession. Consumer mortgage loan deficiencies are charged down upon the sale of the collateral or sooner upon the recognition of collateral deficiency. Commercial and agricultural credits are charged down at 120 days delinquency, unless an established and approved work-out plan is in place or litigation of the credit will likely result in recovery of the loan balance. Upon notification of bankruptcy. unsecured debt is charged off. Additional charge-off may be realized as further unsecured positions are recognized.
The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
March 31, 2011
                                         
            Unpaid             Average     Interest  
    Recorded     Principal     Related     Recorded     Income  
    Investment     Balance     Allowance     Investment     Recognized  
     
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
Consumer real estate
  $ 239     $ 239     $     $ 126     $  
Agriculture real estate
    219       219             205        
Agriculture
                      480       641  
Commercial real estate
    1,047       1,224             1,339       4  
Commercial and industrial
          365                    
Consumer
                             
With a specific allowance recorded:
                                       
Consumer real estate
    446       411       51       576       3  
Agriculture real estate
                             
Agriculture
                             
Commercial real estate
    230       230       54       132       1  
Commercial and industrial
    1,455       1,455       470       1,015       2  
Consumer
                             
 
                             
Totals:
                                       
Consumer real estate
  $ 685     $ 650     $ 51     $ 702     $ 3  
 
                             
Agriculture real estate
  $ 219     $ 219     $ 0     $ 205     $ 0  
 
                             
Agriculture
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 480     $ 641  
 
                             
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,277     $ 1,454     $ 54     $ 1,471     $ 5  
 
                             
Commercial and industrial
  $ 1,455     $ 1,820     $ 470     $ 1,015     $ 2  
 
                             
Consumer
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             

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LOANS (Continued)
                                         
            Unpaid             Average     Interest  
    Recorded     Principal     Related     Recorded     Income  
December 31, 2010   Investment     Balance     Allowance     Investment     Recognized  
     
With no related allowance recorded:
                                       
Consumer real estate
  $     $     $     $     $  
Agriculture real estate
    219       219             119       31  
Agriculture
    1,397       1,397             2,786        
Commercial real estate
    849       1,699             2,209       26  
Commercial and industrial
                      2,221       2  
Consumer
                             
With a specific allowance recorded:
                                       
Consumer real estate
    671       701       66       1,375        
Agriculture real estate
                             
Agriculture
                      5       1  
Commercial real estate
    476       476       73       296       1  
Commercial and industrial
    757       757       493       1,125        
Consumer
                             
 
                             
Totals:
                                       
Consumer real estate
  $ 671     $ 701     $ 66     $ 1,375     $  
 
                             
Agriculture real estate
  $ 219     $ 219     $ 0     $ 119     $ 31  
 
                             
Agriculture
  $ 1,397     $ 1,397     $ 0     $ 2,791     $ 1  
 
                             
Commercial real estate
  $ 1,325     $ 2,175     $ 73     $ 2,505     $ 27  
 
                             
Commercial and industrial
  $ 757     $ 757     $ 493     $ 3,346     $ 2  
 
                             
Consumer
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             
The ALLL has a direct impact on the provision expense. An increase in the ALLL is funded through recoveries and provision expense. The following tables summarize the activities in the allowance for credit losses.
                 
    (In Thousands)
    March 31   December 31
    2011   2010
     
Allowance for Loan Losses
               
Balance at beginning of year
  $ 5,706     $ 6,008  
Provision for loan loss
    772       5,325  
Loans charged off
    (792 )     (6,422 )
Recoveries
    66       795  
     
Allowance for Loan & Leases Losses
  $ 5,752     $ 5,706  
     
Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments & Letters of Credit
  $ 152     $ 153  
     
Total Allowance for Credit Losses
  $ 5,904     $ 5,859  
     
The Company segregates its Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) into two reserves: The ALLL and the Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments and Letters of Credit (AULC). When combined, these reserves constitute the total Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL).
The AULC is reported within other liabilities on the balance sheet while the ALLL is netted within the loans, net asset line. The ACL presented above represents the full amount of reserves available to absorb possible credit losses. The next table breaks down the activity within ALLL for each loan portfolio segment and shows the contribution provided by both the recoveries and the provision along with the reduction of the allowance caused by charge-offs.

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ITEM 1   NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
LOANS (Continued)
Additional analysis related to the allowance for credit losses (in thousands) as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows:
                                                                         
                                                    Unfunded Loan              
    Consumer     Agriculture             Commercial             Consumer (incl.     Commitment &              
March 31, 2011   Real Estate     Real Estate     Agriculture     Real Estate     Commercial     Credit Cards)     Letters of Credit     Unallocated     Total  
     
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:
                                                                       
Beginning balance
  $ 258     $ 122     $ 327     $ 1,868     $ 2,354     $ 380     $ 153     $ 397     $ 5,859  
Charge Offs
    (85 )           (24 )     (89 )     (479 )     (115 )                     ($792 )
Recoveries
    2             3       17       5       39                     $ 66  
Provision
    91       32       6       354       640       28             (379 )   $ 772  
Other Non-interest expense related to unfunded
  $                                     (1 )           ($1 )
 
                                                     
Ending Balance
  $ 266     $ 154     $ 312     $ 2,150     $ 2,520     $ 332     $ 152     $ 18     $ 5,904  
 
                                                     
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 51                 $ 54     $ 470                           $ 575  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 215     $ 154     $ 312     $ 2,096     $ 2,050     $ 332     $ 152     $ 18     $ 5,329  
 
                                                     
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
    2                               2                       4  
 
                                                         
FINANCING RECEIVABLES:
                                                                       
Ending balance
  $ 74,075     $ 32,363     $ 60,096     $ 204,954     $ 115,518     $ 26,373                     $ 513,379  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 685     $ 219     $     $ 1,277     $ 1,455                           $ 3,636  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 73,390     $ 32,144     $ 60,096     $ 203,677     $ 114,063     $ 26,373                     $ 509,743  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 984     $     $     $     $     $ 235                     $ 1,219  
 
                                                         
                                                                         
                                                    Unfunded Loan              
    Consumer     Agriculture             Commercial             Consumer (incl.     Commitment &              
December 31, 2010   Real Estate     Real Estate     Agriculture     Real Estate     Commercial     Credit Cards)     Letters of Credit     Unallocated     Total  
     
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:
                                                                       
Beginning balance
  $ 439     $ 120     $ 647     $ 1,810     $ 2,494     $ 497     $ 227     $ 1     $ 6,235  
Charge Offs
    (507 )           (136 )     (1,147 )     (4,188 )     (444 )                 (6,422 )
Recoveries
    55             17       52       515       156                   795  
Provision
    271       2       (201 )     1,153       3,533       171             396       5,325  
Other Non-interest expense related to unfunded
                                        (74 )           (74 )
 
                                                     
Ending Balance
  $ 258     $ 122     $ 327     $ 1,868     $ 2,354     $ 380     $ 153     $ 397     $ 5,859  
 
                                                     
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 66                 $ 73     $ 493                           $ 632  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 190     $ 122     $ 327     $ 1,795     $ 1,861     $ 380     $ 153     $ 397     $ 5,226  
 
                                                     
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 2                               2                     $ 4  
 
                                                         
FINANCING RECEIVABLES:
                                                                       
Ending balance
  $ 75,785     $ 34,446     $ 65,400     $ 204,327     $ 119,262     $ 28,451                     $ 527,671  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 671     $ 219     $ 1,397     $ 1,325     $ 757                           $ 4,369  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 75,114     $ 34,227     $ 64,003     $ 203,002     $ 118,505     $ 28,451                     $ 523,302  
 
                                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $ 987                               156                     $ 1,143  
 
                                                         

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ITEM 2   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on February 25, 1985, under the laws of the State of Ohio. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary The Farmers & Merchants State Bank (the “Bank”) are engaged in commercial banking. The executive offices of the Company are located at 307 North Defiance Street, Archbold 43502.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank engages in general commercial banking and savings business. Their activities include commercial, agricultural and residential mortgage, consumer and credit card lending activities. Because the Bank’s offices are located in Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana, a substantial amount of the loan portfolio is comprised of loans made to customers in the farming industry for such things as farm land, farm equipment, livestock and general operation loans for seed, fertilizer, and feed. Other types of lending activities include loans for home improvements, and loans for such items as autos, trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, etc.
The Bank’s underwriting policies exercised through established procedures facilitates operating in a safe and sound manner in accordance with supervisory and regulatory guidance. Within this sphere of safety and soundness, the Bank’s practice has been not to promote innovative, unproven credit products which will not be in the best interest of the Bank or its customers. The Bank does offer a hybrid loan. Hybrid loans are loans that start out as a fixed rate mortgage but after a set number of years they automatically adjust to an adjustable rate mortgage. The Bank offers a three year fixed rate mortgage after which the interest rate will adjust annually. The majority of the Bank’s adjustable rate mortgages are of this type. In order to offer longer term fixed rate mortgages, the Bank does participate in the Freddie Mac, Farmer Mac and Small Business Lending programs. The Bank does also retain the servicing on these partially or 100% sold loans. In order for the customer to participate in these programs they must meet the requirements established by these agencies.
The Bank does not fund sub-prime loans. Sub-prime loans are characterized as a lending program or strategy that target borrowers who pose a significantly higher risk of default than traditional retail banking customers.
Following are the characteristics and underwriting criteria for each major type of loan the Bank offers:
Commercial Real Estate —Construction, purchase, and refinance of business purpose real estate. Risks include loan amount in relation to construction delays and overruns, vacancies, collateral value subject to market value fluctuations, interest rate, market demands, borrower’s ability to repay in orderly fashion, and others. The Bank does employ stress testing on higher balance loans to mitigate risk by ensuring the customer’s ability to repay in a changing rate environment before granting loan approval.
Agricultural Real Estate — Purchase of farm real estate or for permanent improvements to the farm real estate. Cash flow from the farm operation is the repayment source and is therefore subject to the financial success of the farm operation.
Consumer Real Estate — Purchase, refinance, or equity financing of one to four family owner occupied dwelling. Success in repayment is subject to borrower’s income, debt level, character in fulfilling payment obligations, employment, and others.
Commercial/Industrial — Loans to proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations to provide temporary working capital and seasonal loans as well as long term loans for capital asset acquisition. Risks include adequacy of cash flow, reasonableness of profit projections, financial leverage, economic trends, management ability, and others. The Bank does employ stress testing on higher balance loans to mitigate risk by ensuring the customer’s ability to repay in a changing rate environment before granting loan approval.
Agricultural — Loans for the production and housing of crops, fruits, vegetables, and livestock or to fund the purchase or re- finance of capital assets such as machinery and equipment, and livestock. The production of crops and livestock is especially vulnerable to commodity prices and weather. The vulnerability to commodity prices is offset by the farmers ability to hedge their position by using the future contracts. The risk related to weather is often mitigated by requiring federal crop insurance.
Consumer — Funding for individual and family purposes. Success in repayment is subject to borrower’s income, debt level, character in fulfilling payment obligations, employment, and others.

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INTRODUCTION (Continued)
Industrial Development Bonds — Funds for public improvements in the Bank’s service area. Repayment ability is based on the continuance of the taxation revenue as the source of repayment.
All loan requests are reviewed as to credit worthiness and are subject to the Bank’s underwriting guidelines as to secured versus unsecured credit. Secured loans are in turn subject to loan to value (LTV) requirements based on collateral types as set forth in the Bank’s Loan Policy. In addition, credit scores of principal borrowers are reviewed and an approved exception from an additional officer is required should a credit score not meet the Bank’s Loan Policy guidelines.
Consumer Loans:
Maximum loan to value (LTV) for cars, trucks and light trucks vary from 90% to 110% depending on whether direct or indirect. Loans above 100% are generally due to additional charges for extended warranties and/or insurance coverage periods of lost wages or death. Boats, campers, motorcycles, RV’s and Motor Coaches range from 80%-90% based on age of vehicle. 1st or 2nd mortgages on 1-4 family homes range from 75%-90% with “in-house” first real estate mortgages requiring private mortgage insurance on those exceeding 80% LTV. Raw land LTV maximum ranges from 65%-75% depending on whether or not the property has been improved.
Commercial/Agriculture:
Real Estate:
Maximum LTVs range from 70%-80% depending on type.
Accounts Receivable:
Up to 80% LTV
Inventory:
Agriculture:
Livestock and grain up to 80% LTV, crops (insured) up to 75% and Warehouse Receipts up to 87%
Commercial:
Maximum LTV of 50% on raw and finished goods
Used vehicles, new recreational vehicles and manufactured homes not to exceed (NTE) 80% LTV
Equipment:
New not to exceed 80% of invoice, used NTE 50% of listed book or 75% of appraised value
Restaurant equipment up to 35% of market value
Heavy trucks, titled trailers and NTE 75% LTV and aircraft up to 75% of appraised value
Risks are mitigated through an adherence to Loan Policy with any exception being recorded and approved by Senior Management or committees comprised of Senior Management. Loan Policy defines parameters to essential underwriting guidelines such as loan-to-value ratio, cash flow and debt-to-income ratio, loan requirements and covenants, financial information tracking, collection practice and others. Limitation to any one borrower is defined by the Bank’s legal lending limits and is stated in policy. On a broader basis, the Bank restricts total aggregate funding in comparison to Bank capital to any one business and agricultural sector by an approved sector percentage to capital limitation.
The Bank also provides checking account services, as well as savings and time deposit services such as certificates of deposits. In addition ATM’s (automated teller machines) are provided at most branch locations along with other independent locations such as major employers and hospitals in the market area. The Bank has custodial services for IRA’s (Individual Retirement Accounts) and HSA’s (Health Savings Accounts).
F&M Investment Services, the brokerage department of the Bank, opened for business in April, 1999. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Inc.
The Bank’s primary market includes communities located in the Ohio counties of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Williams and Wood and in the Indiana counties of DeKalb and Steuben. The commercial banking business in this market are highly competitive with approximately 17 other depository institutions doing business in the Bank’s primary market. The Bank competes directly with other commercial banks, credit unions and farm credit services and savings and loan institutions in each of their operating localities. In a number of locations, the Bank competes against institutions which are much larger.
The Company’s common stock is not listed on any exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market. The stock is currently quoted in over-the-counter markets.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
2011 IN REVIEW
The impact of new legislation, such as Health Care and Dodd-Frank Financial Reform (collectively, “Financial Reform legislation”), weighs heavily on the minds of bankers along with their customers during its implementation. The primary concerns at this point are the impact on future revenues and expenses and how quickly it will be felt. Short-term rates remain low and are expected to remain low throughout 2011. This has enabled the Company to continue to sell investment securities and recognize a gain without compromising the yield while modestly increasing the duration of the investment portfolio. In first quarter 2010, the favorable gain produced from the sale of securities was $259 thousand. Most of the securities sold were agencies maturing in a shorter time period than the securities that were purchased to replace them. For first quarter 2011, the favorable gain was higher at $339 thousand and the securities sold were out of state municipals and agencies. The Bank was able to continue to capitalize on the steepness of the yield curve.
During the first quarter of 2011, the Bank received a payoff on a large nonaccrual loan. The collection of which included over $600 thousand of interest and a reimbursement of over $300 thousand in legal fees. The collection process took almost three years to complete. This boost to revenue is evident throughout from net interest margin, improved asset quality to lower non-interest expense for the quarter. It also offsets the concerns of a tightening margin due to soft loan demand and high liquidity caused from deposit growth.
A large amount of write-downs and losses on the sale of other real estate owned (ORE) hampered the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the same quarter 2010. The number of properties held decreased during 2011 and the balance is almost $4 million as of March 31, 2011, $2.8 million higher than March 31, 2010. Even so, net noninterest expense was only slightly higher by $107 thousand than first quarter 2010. Keeping noninterest expense lower than peer has long been a strength of the Company.
The Bank’s local service area has experienced a very slight improvement in employment rates in mid year 2010 through first quarter 2011. The improvement is not considered significant at this time as unemployment remains in double digits in most of the company’s market areas. The majority of the Bank’s commercial borrowers have experienced slight improvement, although a few still lag. As the economic recovery remains fragile and consumer confidence remains at lower levels, consumer sensitive industries and the retail sector may continue to experience pressures as well.
On July 9, 2010, the Bank completed its purchase of a branch office in Hicksville, Ohio from First Place Bank, a savings association with its main office in Warren, OH. Deposits of close to $28 million and loans of $14 million were included in the purchase. The new office is located within the Bank’s current market area, shortening the distance between offices in the Ohio and Indiana market area. The transaction has been accretive to earnings within the first nine months of operation.
Asset quality continued to improve and the Company remains strong, stable and well capitalized. The Company has the capacity to continue to cover the increased costs of doing business in a tough economy and is seeking good loans to improve profitability.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICY AND ESTIMATES
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and the Company follows general practices within the industries in which it operates. At times the application of these principles requires Management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. These assumptions, estimates and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements. As this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different assumptions, estimates and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on assumptions, estimates and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Examples of critical assumptions, estimates and judgments are when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not required to be recorded at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or liability must be recorded contingent upon a future event.
Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to assumptions, estimates, and judgments underlying those amounts, management has identified the determination of the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) and the valuation of its Mortgage Servicing Rights as the accounting areas that requires the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such have the highest possibility of being subject to revision as new information becomes available.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICY AND ESTIMATES (Continued)
The ALLL represents management’s estimate of credit losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio at the report date. The estimate is a composite of a variety of factors including past experience, collateral value and the general economy. ALLL includes a specific portion, a formula driven portion, and a general nonspecific portion.
The Bank’s ALLL methodology captures trends in leading, current, and lagging indicators which will have a direct affect on the Bank’s allocation amount. Trends in such leading indicators as delinquency, unemployment, changes in the Bank’s service area, experience and ability of staff, regulatory trends, and credit concentrations are referenced. A current indicator such as the total Watch List loan amount to Capital, and a lagging indicator such as the charge off amount are referenced as well. A matrix is formed by loan type from these indicators that is responsive in making ALLL adjustments.
Servicing assets are recognized as separate assets when rights are acquired through purchase or through sale of financial assets. Capitalized servicing rights are reported in other assets and are amortized into noninterest expense in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future servicing income of the underlying financial assets. Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to the amortized cost. Impairment is deter- mined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market based assumptions. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual stratum, to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized amount for the stratum. Fees received for servicing loans owned by investors are based on a percentage of the outstanding monthly principal balance of such loans and are included in operating income as loan payments are received. Costs of servicing loans are charged to expense as incurred. The Bank utilizes a third party vendor to estimate the fair value of their mortgage servicing rights which utilizes national prepayment speeds in its calculations.
MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In comparing the balance sheet of March 31, 2011 to that of December 31, 2010, the liquidity of the Bank has increased and remains strong with additional funds being placed in Federal Funds Sold and interest bearing deposits with banks. The Bank has taken advantage of the Federal Reserve’s payment of interest and also placed funds in term deposits at a correspondent bank. The Bank monitors the rate paid by the Federal Reserve versus the Federal Funds Sold rate and other deposit rates offered through correspondent banks.
Overall, cash and cash equivalents increased over $16.2 million and securities increased an additional $16.2 million. The Company’s increased liquidity came from a decrease of almost $14.3 million in the Bank’s loan portfolio and deposit growth of $15.8 million. Liquidity remains high with the Bank also having access to $27 million of unsecured borrowings through correspondent banks and $76 million of unpledged securities which may be sold or used as collateral. The strength of the security portfolio is shown in the tables to follow. With the exception of stock, all of the Bank’s security portfolio is categorized as available for sale and as such is recorded at market value. The charts which follow do not include stock.
Investment securities will at times depreciate to an unrealized loss position. The Bank utilizes the following criteria to assess whether or not an impaired security is other than temporary. No one item by itself will necessarily signal that a security should be recognized as other than temporary impairment.
1. The fair value of the security has significantly declined from book value.
2. A down grade has occurred that lowers the credit rating to below investment grade (below Baa3 by Moody and BBB- by Standard and Poors).
3. Dividends have been reduced or eliminated or scheduled interest payments have not been made.
4. The underwater security has longer than 10 years to maturity and the loss position had existed for more than 3 years.
5. Management does not possess both the intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
If the impairment is judged to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the individual security shall be written down to fair value, thereby establishing a new cost basis. The amount of the write down shall be included in earnings as a realized loss. The new cost basis shall not be changed for subsequent recoveries in fair value. The recovery in fair value shall be recognized in earnings when the security is sold. The first table is presented by category of security and length of time in a continuous loss position. Municipalities may be more likely to be in a loss position greater than 12 months due to their length to maturity and are not indicative of an issue with safety and soundness of the municipality. The Bank currently does not hold any securities with other than temporary impairment.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Continued)
                                 
March 31, 2011   Less Than Twelve Months (In Thousands)   Twelve Months & Over ( In Thousands)
    Gross Unrealized   Fair   Gross Unrealized   Fair
    Losses   Value   Losses   Value
     
U.S. Treasury
  $ (365 )   $ 32,236     $     $  
U.S. Government agency
    (1,202 )     92,242              
Mortgage-backed securities
    (7 )     5,021              
State and local governments
    (189 )     9,471       (88 )     11,281  
The following chart shows the breakdown of the unrealized gain or loss associated within each category of the investment portfolio as of March 31, 2011.
                                 
    March 31, 2011     (In Thousands)  
            Gross     Gross     Estimated  
    Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Market  
    Cost     Gains     Losses     Value  
Available-for-Sale:
                               
U.S. Treasury
  $ 32,600     $     $ (365 )   $ 32,235  
U.S. Government agency
    175,535       1,130       (1,202 )     175,463  
Mortgage-backed securities
    28,935       1,088       (7 )     30,016  
State and local governments
    64,700       1,335       (277 )     65,758  
 
                       
 
  $ 301,770     $ 3,553     $ (1,851 )   $ 303,472  
 
                       
The following table shows the maturity schedule of the security portfolio with the largest portion due within less than 5 years. Management feels confident that loan growth can easily be funded from an orderly runoff of the investment portfolio.
                 
    March 31, 2011   (In Thousands)
    Amortized Cost   Fair Value
     
One year or less
  $ 2,064     $ 2,082  
After one year through five years
    205,476       205,480  
After five years through ten years
    49,359       49,869  
After ten years
    15,936       16,025  
     
Subtotal
  $ 272,835     $ 273,456  
Mortgage Backed Securities
    28,935       30,016  
     
Total
  $ 301,770     $ 303,472  
     
Net loans show a decrease of $14.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. $792 thousand was charged-off during the three month period. While over $7 million came off the watch list during the first quarter, it was not all due to having been charged-off. A portion of the decrease is positive in that troubled loans were either paid off or were refinanced elsewhere. Overall, total assets of the Company increased $17.6 million from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
Following is a breakdown of the allowance for credit losses by category of loan as of March 31st for 2009, 2010 and 2011.
                         
            (In Thousands)    
    March-2011   March-2010   March-2009
    Amount   Amount   Amount
    (000’s)   (000’s)   (000’s)
     
Balance at End of Period Applicable To:
                       
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 2,150     $ 2,638     $ 1,752  
Ag Real Estate
    154       109       72  
Consumer Real Estate
    266       466       439  
Commercial and Industrial
    2,520       3,569       2,547  
Agricultural
    312       288       703  
Consumer, Overdrafts and other loans
    350       401       419  
Unallocated
                 
     
Allowance for Loan & Lease Losses
  $ 5,752     $ 7,471     $ 5,932  
Off Balance Sheet Commitments
    152       221       203  
     
Total Allowance for Credit Losses
  $ 5,904     $ 7,692     $ 6,135  
     

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MATERIAL CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Continued)
The chart below shows the breakdown of the loan portfolio by category less deferred loan fees and costs.
                         
            (In Thousands)    
    March-2011   March-2010   March-2009
    Amount   Amount   Amount
    (000’s)   (000’s)   (000’s)
     
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 195,754     $ 225,351     $ 219,880  
Ag Real Estate
    31,948       40,599       45,181  
Consumer Real Estate
    83,115       82,112       89,493  
Commercial and Industrial
    113,415       118,920       111,482  
Agricultural
    60,508       55,697       53,300  
Consumer, Overdrafts and other loans
    26,552       31,163       28,875  
Industrial Development Bonds
    1,965       2,506       7,499  
     
 
                       
Total Loans
  $ 513,257     $ 556,348     $ 555,710  
Deposits increased $15.8 million in total from December 31, 2010. The mix of the portfolio continued to transition to a higher level of core deposits as a result primarily of the Bank’s offering of a high interest bearing transaction account along with an increase in health savings accounts. The success of this product is also the reason for the continued movement of deposits out of Certificates of Deposit to interest bearing transaction accounts. In 2010, the Bank strengthened its line of deposit products by adding additional products which added additional options to its already highly successful Reward Checking, which was renamed KASASA Cash. The additional options include KASASA Saver, KASASA Giver and KASASA ITunes. KASASA Saver is the reason behind the increase in savings. These continue to be the deposit of choice and attract not only new money from existing customers but new customers to the Bank also.
The Certificate of Deposit (COD) portfolio has decreased $5.8 million during the first three months of 2011 which is helping to decrease the cost of funds, as demonstrated below in the section of this MD&A captioned “MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATION — Interest Expense”.
Capital increased approximately $1.6 million from year-end during the three months of 2011. Positive earnings and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income are the factors behind the increase. Comprehensive income increased $0.6 million even with the shift of $339 thousand from unrealized gain to realized gain with the sale of securities. Dividends remained stable during the period.
The Company continues to be well-capitalized in accordance with Federal regulatory capital requirements as the capital ratios below show:
         
Primary Ratio
    10.46 %
Tier I Leverage Ratio
    9.81 %
Risk Based Capital Tier I
    14.38 %
Total Risk Based Capital
    15.34 %
Stockholders’ Equity/Total Assets
    10.39 %
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest Income
Annualized interest income and yield on earning assets is down in 2011 as compared to March 31, 2010. While total assets were higher than year end, the decrease resulted primarily from the transition of the Company’s earning assets from high yield to lower yield assets. As the table that follows confirms, the shift of funds within the interest earning portfolios caused a lower yield thereby causing lower interest income even though assets increased. The largest change in yield came in the additions to the taxable security portfolio as the Bank sought to keep the growth in shorter periods for liquidity. The portfolio was also impacted by calls due to the low rate environment.
The Bank worked to minimize the impact of the low rate environment on its loan portfolio with the use of floors on renewed and new loans. 2011 loan yield was positively impacted by the collection of nonaccrual interest and adjustments to the Farmer Mac portfolio, which is a loan participation program that generated additional interest income in first quarter 2010. To protect the yield, the Bank is working to add spread to the margin on the variable rate loans so that when prime does adjust up, the Bank’s rate also adjusts up over the floor. Overall, interest income from loans was down $459 thousand in comparing the three months ended March 31, 2011 to same period for 2010.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Interest Income (Continued)
Interest income and yield on the securities portfolio were down as agency notes continued to be called due to the low interest rate environment. Period ending balances are deceiving as compared to the interest earnings due to the shift of holdings from the sales, calls and maturity and the replacement securities. The average balances in the table are more useful to see the impact of those activities.
Total interest income was down almost $670 thousand in comparing the first three month of 2011 to the first nine months of 2010. Loans were the only earning asset that decreased in volume which emphasizes the importance of growing loans as it is the highest yielding earning asset. The overall asset yield also decreased 63 basis points between the two periods.
                                 
            (In Thousands)            
            March 31, 2011           March 31, 2010
    Average Balance   Interest/Dividends   Yield/Rate   Yield/Rate
Interest Earning Assets:
                               
Loans
  $ 513,208     $ 8,023       6.29 %     6.07 %
Taxable Investment Securities
    237,316       1,105       1.86 %     3.36 %
Tax-exempt Investment Securities
    61,466       510       5.03 %     5.45 %
Fed Funds Sold & Interest Bearing Deposits
    42,499       17       0.16 %     0.14 %
             
Total Interest Earning Assets
  $ 854,489     $ 9,655       4.66 %     5.29 %
             
Change in March 31, 2011 Interest Income (In Thousands) Compared to March 31, 2010
                         
    Change     Due to Volume     Due to Rate  
Interest Earning Assets:
                       
Loans
  $ (459 )   $ (762 )   $ 303  
Taxable Investment Securities
    (205 )     378       (583 )
Tax-exempt Investment Securities
    (13 )     41       (54 )
Fed Funds Sold & Interest Bearing Deposits
    7       6       1  
 
                 
Total Interest Earning Assets
  $ (670 )   $ (337 )   $ (333 )
 
                 
The yields on tax-exempt securities and the portion of tax-exempt IDB loans included in loans have been tax adjusted based on a 34% tax rate in the charts above.
Interest Expense
Interest expense continued to be lower than the comparable three months from 2010. Interest expense related to deposits was down $572 thousand while the deposit balance increased by $57.8 million in comparing the ending balances of each first three months. Approximately $28 million of the growth came through the purchase of the Hicksville office. Time deposits continue to reprice down and the Bank continues to try and lengthen the duration of the portfolio with specials offered in terms longer than 12 months. However, depositors continue to place more funds in shorter term deposits or move elsewhere. KASASA Cash and Saver helped to increase the savings deposit balances as seen in the increase due to volume.
Interest on borrowed funds was $134 thousand lower for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. While additional borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank in the amount of $9 million were taken in the first quarter of 2010, the rates on those borrowings were lower than those paid off during 2009. Over $13 million of borrowings were paid off in 2010 causing the decreased cost shown in the table. Rates paid on the daily repurchase agreements, used by the Bank to offset commercial sweep accounts, were also lower in 2011 than the corresponding rate paid in 2010 though only slightly.
The decrease in interest expense did not outpace the decrease in interest income as it did last year and remains a focus for improvement in 2011. The main focus is to increase asset yield by using excess cash and investments to fund loan growth.
                                 
            (In Thousands)                
            March 31, 2011             March 31, 2010  
    Average Balance     Interest/Dividends     Yield/Rate     Yield/Rate  
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                               
Savings Deposits
  $ 341,092     $ 562       0.66 %     0.67 %
Other Time Deposits
    311,280       1,321       1.70 %     2.47 %
Other Borrowed Money
    29,855       263       3.52 %     5.89 %
Fed Funds Purchased & Securities Sold under Agreement to Repurch.
    50,180       75       0.60 %     0.62 %
 
                       
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
  $ 732,407     $ 2,221       1.21 %     1.80 %
 
                       

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Interest Expense (Continued)
Change in March 31, 2011 Interest Expense (In Thousands) Compared to March 31, 2010
                         
    Change     Due to Volume     Due to Rate  
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
                       
Savings Deposits
  $ 79     $ 90     $ (11 )
Other Time Deposits
    (652 )     (34 )     (618 )
Other Borrowed Money
    (312 )     (81 )     (231 )
Fed Funds Purchased & Securities Sold under Agreement to Repurch.
    7       9       (2 )
 
                 
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
  $ (878 )   $ (16 )   $ (862 )
 
                 
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is higher in three month comparisons, with improvement primarily due to the ability of the Bank to decrease its cost of funds by lowering rates on interest bearing liabilities and the collection of nonaccrual interest of over $600 thousand. This decrease offset the loss of interest income due to lower overall rates on earning assets.
Net interest income should continue to increase as the Bank continues to work to increase interest income by reducing the amount of nonaccrual loans and attempting to add spread on renewing loans. Interest expense on time deposits should also continue to show a decrease until depositors begin to transition back into longer-term deposits. If and when rates begin to rise, the challenge will be to delay the pricing up of deposits.
Provision Expense
Provision for loan loss was almost $1 million lower for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same 2010 period. The decrease of a large balance in nonaccrual loans, along with improving asset quality and low loan growth warranted the lower provision to the loan loss reserve. Non-accruals decreased $2.7 million during the first three months of 2011 and past dues over 30 days decreased to 2.16% of total loans as of March 31, 2011 from 2.47% at March 31, 2010. The Bank continues to work on these accounts, with its focus primarily on the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios. As charts below will show for 2011, a large portion of the provision was also to replace the reserve balance depleted from net charge-offs during the period. The longer the economy struggles, the more likely additional credits may encounter cash flow problems and the Bank remains diligent in providing funds to offset future losses.
The Bank uses the following guidelines as stated in policy to determine when to realize a charge-off, whether a partial or full loan balance. A charge down in whole or in part is realized when unsecured consumer loans, credit card credits and overdraft lines of credit reach 90 days delinquency. At 120 days delinquent, secured consumer loans are charged down to the value of the collateral, if repossession of the collateral is assured and/or in the process of repossession. Consumer mortgage loan deficiencies are charged down upon the sale of the collateral or sooner upon the recognition of collateral deficiency. Commercial and agricultural credits are charged down at 120 days delinquency, unless an established and approved work-out plan is in place or litigation of the credit will likely result in recovery of the loan balance. Upon notification of bankruptcy, unsecured debt is charged off. Additional charge-off may be realized as further unsecured positions are recognized.
Looking at the balance in impaired loans, it shows the Bank has finally had some movement of loans out of this classification, $6.26 million when looking at average investment of 2010 compared to first quarter 2011. The decrease was due mainly to the collection of principal from the sale of collateral from one borrower and the remainder from charge-off activity within this classification of loans.
The following table tracks the change in impaired loans and their valuation allowance along with nonaccrual balances as of year end 2010 and the quarter ending March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
    MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
    Provision Expense (Continued)
                 
    (In Thousands)  
    Quarter ended     Year ended  
    March 31, 2011     December 31, 2010  
       
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance
  $ 1,761     $ 2,849  
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance
    1,875       1,520  
 
           
Total impaired loans
  $ 3,636     $ 4,369  
 
           
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans
  $ 575     $ 632  
Total non-accrual loans
  $ 3,149     $ 5,844  
Total loans past-due ninety days or more and still accruing
  $ 31     $ 48  
Average investment in impaired loans
  $ 3,872     $ 10,136  
The Bank did classify almost $3.3 million of its impaired loans as troubled debt restructured during the first quarter of 2011, down from $3.5 million at December 31, 2010.
In determining the allocation for impaired loans the Bank applies the observable market price of the collateral securing the asset, reduced by applying a discount for estimated costs of collateral liquidation. In some instances where the discounted market value is less than the loan amount, a specific impairment allocation is assigned, which may be reduced or eliminated by the write down of the credit’s active principal outstanding balance.
For the majority of the Bank’s impaired loans, the Bank will apply the observable market price methodology. However, the Bank may also utilize a measurement incorporating the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective rate of interest. To determine observable market price, collateral asset values securing an impaired loan are periodically evaluated. Maximum time of re-evaluation is every 12 months for chattels and titled vehicles and every two years for real estate. In this process, third party evaluations are obtained and heavily relied upon. Until such time that updated appraisals are received, the Bank may discount the collateral value used.
The ALLL has a direct impact on the provision expense. The increase in the ALLL is funded through recoveries and provision expense. The following tables both deal with the allowance for credit losses. The first table breaks down the activity within ALLL for each loan portfolio segment and shows the contribution provided by both the recoveries and the provision along with the reduction of the allowance caused by charge-offs. The second table discloses how much of ALLL is attributed to each segment of the loan portfolio, as well as the percent that each particular segment of the loan portfolio represents to the entire loan portfolio in the aggregate. As was mentioned in previous discussion, the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios are having a major impact on the ALLL and the provision expense.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
    MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
    Provision Expense (Continued)
                         
    (In Thousands)  
    Mar-11     Mar-10     Mar-09  
Loans
  $ 513,257     $ 556,348     $ 555,710  
 
                 
Daily average of outstanding loans
  $ 513,208     $ 561,650     $ 558,968  
 
                 
 
                       
Allowance for Loan Losses-Jan 1
  $ 5,706     $ 6,008     $ 5,497  
Loans Charged off:
                       
Commercial Real Estate
    88              
Ag Real Estate
                 
Consumer Real Estate
    94       36       163  
Commercial and Industrial
    471       49        
Agricultural
    24       100        
Consumer & other loans
    115       81       109  
     
 
    792       266       272  
     
 
                       
Loan Recoveries:
                       
Commercial Real Estate
    1              
Ag Real Estate
                 
Consumer Real Estate
    18       2       1  
Commercial and Industrial
    5       2       3  
Agricultural
    3       1        
Consumer & other loans
    39       34       44  
     
 
    66       39       48  
     
Net Charge Offs
    726       227       224  
Provision for loan loss
    772       1,690       659  
Acquisition provision for loan loss
                 
     
Allowance for Loan & Lease Losses — Mar 31
  $ 5,752     $ 7,471     $ 5,932  
Allowance for Unfunded Loan Commitments & Letters of Credit Mar 31
    152       221       203  
     
Total Allowance for Credit Losses — Mar 31
  $ 5,904     $ 7,692     $ 6,135  
     
Ratio of net charge-offs to average Loans outstanding
    0.14 %     0.04 %     0.04 %
 
                 
Ratio of the Allowance for Loan Loss to Nonperforming Loans
    182.70 %     48.85 %     38.36 %
 
                 
 
*   Nonperforming loans are defined as all loans on nonaccrual, plus any loans past due 90 days not on nonaccrual.
                                 
    March 2011             March 2010        
    Amount     %     Amount     %  
    (000’s)     of Portfolio     (000’s)     of Portfolio  
     
Balance at End of Period Applicable To:
                               
Commercial Real Estate
  $ 2,150       36.41     $ 2,638       38.11  
Ag Real Estate
    154       6.22       109       7.30  
Consumer Real Estate
    266       17.92       466       17.16  
Commercial and Industrial
    2,520       22.10       3,569       21.38  
Agricultural
    312       11.79       288       10.01  
Consumer, Overdrafts and other loans
    350       5.56       401       6.05  
Unallocated
                           
 
                           
Allowance for Loan & Lease Losses
    5,752       100       7,471       100  
Off Balance Sheet Commitments
    152               221          
 
                           
Total Allowance for Credit Losses
  $ 5,904             $ 7,692          
 
                           
The percentage of delinquent loans has trended downward since the beginning of 2010 from a high of 2.85% of total loans in January to a low of .76% as of the end of March 2011. These percentages do not include nonaccrual loans which are not past due. This level of delinquency is due in part to an adherence to sound underwriting practices over the course of time, an improvement in the financial status of companies to which the Bank extends credit, continued financial stability in the agricultural loan portfolio, and the writing down of uncollectable credits in a timely manner.

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
    MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income was lower for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to same period in March 31, 2010. It is surprising; because it is the same comparison of the first quarter 2010 to the first quarter of 2009. First quarter 2009 performance was exceptional with the addition of revenue coming from the mortgage financing activity and sale of consumer real estate loans into the secondary market. First quarter 2011 performance was hurt by the loss on other assets owned of $648 thousand. Some what offsetting the impact of the loss of mortgage financing revenue was the gain on sale of securities which was $80 thousand higher than the three month period ended March 31, 2010. The increase in the checking and savings portfolios in terms of number of accounts in 2011 as compared to 2010 has been the main factor behind the additional collection of fees. Overall, non-interest income decreased and ended $476 thousand lower for the first three months of operations in 2011 as compared to 2010.
The impact of mortgage servicing rights, both to income and expense, is shown in the following table which reconciles the value of mortgage servicing rights which is reported as an “other asset” on the balance sheet. The capitalization runs through non-interest income while the amortization thereof is included in non-interest expense. A slight impairment in the valuation of the ten year segment occurred in 2011.
                 
(In Thousands)   2011     2010  
Beginning Balance, January 1
  $ 2,178     $ 2,177  
 
Capitalized Additions
    66       82  
 
Amortizations
    (91 )     (103 )
 
Valuation Allowance
    (2 )     0  
 
           
 
Ending Balance, March 31
  $ 2,151     $ 2,156  
 
           
Of concern for the remainder of the year is the impact of recently amended Federal Reserve Regulation E on overdraft revenue and the cost of compliance. Regulation E continues to be modified and costs are being incurred to reduce revenue. At this point in time, the Bank is also concerned with changes to interchange fees and the possible loss of revenue.
As long as the opportunity exists for gains to be recognized from the sale of securities without impacting yield and extending the maturity duration too long, the Bank will continue to take advantage of it. This provides an opportunity for the Bank to offset the loss of noninterest income. The gain booked in 2010 was based on security sales of $55.7 million while 2011’s gain was based on security sales of $17.5 million. There were not any securities sold at a loss in either period.
The movement of income from comprehensive income to realized gain on sale of securities is disclosed in the table to follow. Since the Bank classifies its entire investment portfolio, with the exception of stock, as available for sale, the majority of any gain/loss on the sale is a direct shift of funds from unrealized gain to realized gain. Since the purchase of additional or replacement securities occurs at the same time, those new securities immediately impact the other comprehensive income. Also impacting the comprehensive income is the movement of the market rates in general and its impact on the overall portfolio.
                 
    (In Thousands)  
    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2011     March 31, 2010  
Net Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities
  $ 1,226     $ (209 )
Reclassification adjustment for gain (loss) on sale of available-for-sale securities
    (339 )     (259 )
 
           
Net unrealized gains (loss)
    887       (468 )
 
               
Tax Effect
    (302 )     159  
 
           
 
               
Other comprehensive income (expense)
  $ 585     $ (309 )
 
           

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ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
MATERIAL CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $369 thousand lower than for the same period of 2010. Salaries and wages were lower by $61 thousand during the quarter which was unexpected with the addition of the Hicksville office. The larger decrease was in other operating expenses, driven primarily by lower loan collection expenses of which $300 thousand was reimbursement of collection fees on one loan.
With respect to FDIC assessments, the expense is still high in 2011, though changes to the assessment calculation may decrease it the reminder of 2011. FDIC expense was approximately $61 thousand higher year to date than 2010. Continuing on the positive side, a smaller decrease of $22 thousand in comparing March 31, 2011 to March 31, 2010 was derived from a change in service bureaus for the Bank’s core operating system. This change occurred in late first quarter of 2010 so the Bank would expect this lower cost to stabilize throughout 2010. The improvement continued even with the addition of the new branch office in Hicksville, Ohio in July 2010.
Occupancy expense was higher by $39 thousand in the three months comparison of 2011 to 2010. The increase is partly attributed to the increase in the number of offices.
Net Income
Overall, net income was up $725 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared to the same period of 2010. The improvement in asset quality that has occurred over the last half of 2010 and the first three months of 2011 enabled the Company to have almost $1 million less in provision expense in first quarter 2011 as compared to 2010. This coupled with the collection of nonaccrual interest income and reimbursement of collection costs offset the increased cost of ORE write-downs and losses. The gain on sale of investments obviously plays a role in the improvement and the Company is fortunate that the opportunity existed to capture income that has been used to offset the provision expense of the last two years. The improvement in net interest income for the quarter and also in the net noninterest position of the Company bodes well for continued improvement in profitability through 2011.
The Company remains positioned for continued improvement in the net interest margin while rates remain low, if loan demand would increase. It will be a challenge to maintain the margin once short term rates begin to rise. However, the Bank remains focused on improving the asset yield through improved asset quality and added spread to prime on variable loans. As an industry, the Company is also limited from achieving higher profitability by the cost of increased regulatory requirements such as Regulation E, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any other additional regulations that may be enacted during 2011 and their corresponding cost of compliance.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this portion of the Company’s report may be forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “planned,” “estimated,” and “potential.” Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, but may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, factors discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Other factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the company and its subsidiaries which include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Bank’s market area, changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines and other factors over which management has no control. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 3 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates and equity prices. The primary market risk to which the Company is subject to is interest rate risk. The majority of the Company’s interest rate risk arises from the instruments, positions and transactions entered into for purposes, other than trading, such as lending, investing and securing sources of funds. Interest rate risk occurs when interest bearing assets and liabilities reprice at different times as market interest rates change. For example, if fixed rate assets are funded with variable rate debt, the spread between asset and liability rates will decline or turn negative if rates increase.
Interest rate risk is managed within an overall asset/liability framework for the Company. The principal objectives of asset/liability management are to manage sensitivity of net interest spreads and net income to potential changes in interest rates. Funding positions are kept within predetermined limits designed to ensure that risk-taking is not excessive and that liquidity is properly managed.
The Company employs a sensitivity analysis in the form of a net interest rate shock as shown in the following table.
                                                 
Interest Rate Shock on Net Interest Margin   Interest Rate Shock on Net Interest Income
Net Interest       % Change to   Rate   Rate   Cumulative   % Change to
Margin (Ratio)       Flat Rate   Direction   Changes by   Total ($000)   Flat Rate
  2.93 %  
 
    -6.15 %   Rising     3.00 %     25,197       -5.61 %
  3.01 %  
 
    -3.70 %   Rising     2.00 %     25,753       -3.53 %
  3.07 %  
 
    -1.70 %   Rising     1.00 %     26,236       -1.72 %
  3.12 %  
 
    0.00 %   Flat     0.00 %     26,696       0.00 %
  3.08 %  
 
    -1.33 %   Falling     -1.00 %     26,568       -0.48 %
  2.91 %  
 
    -6.97 %   Falling     -2.00 %     25,460       -4.63 %
  2.72 %  
 
    -12.91 %   Falling     -3.00 %     24,280       -9.05 %
The net interest margin represents the forecasted twelve month margin. It also shows what effect rate changes will have on both the margin and the net interest income. The goal of the Company is to lengthen some of the liabilities or sources of funds to decrease the exposure to a rising rate environment. The Bank has offered higher rates on certificates of deposits for longer periods during 2010 and so far in 2011. Of course, customer desires also drive the ability to capture longer term deposits. Currently, the customer looks for terms twelve months and under while the Bank would prefer 24 months and longer. It is often a meeting in the middle that satisfies both.
The Bank continues to remain focused on gaining more relationships per customer as a way to help control the cost of funds also. In the flat and rising rate environment scenario, the model cannot take into account the addition of floors and increased spread on the loan accounts. These are added as the note is renewed and cannot be captured until then. To the extent the Bank is successful in this endeavor, the flat and rising rate scenario will be less costly than forecasted here.
Overall, what the chart shows is that the Company cannot remain stagnant in its choices. Changes in portfolio and/or balance sheet composition are needed for the margin to improve regardless of any rate shock.
ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of March 31, 2011, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2011. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

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PART II
ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed by Registrant in its Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 2 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
                                 
                    (c) Total Number of Shares     (d) Maximum Number of Shares  
    (a) Total Number     (b) Average Price     Purchased as Part of Publicly     that may yet be purchased under  
Period   of Shares Purchased     Paid per Share     Announced Plan or Programs     the Plans or Programs  
 
1/1/2011
  to
                            200,000  
1/31/2011
                               
 
                               
2/1/2011
  to
                            200,000  
2/28/2011
                               
 
                               
3/1/2011
  to
    5,000     $ 18.65       5,000       195,000  
3/31/2011
                               
 
                       
Total
    5,000     $ 18.65       5,000 (1)     195,000  
 
                       
 
(1)   The Company purchased shares in the market pursuant to a stock repurchase program publicly announced on January 21, 2011. On that date, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 200,000 common shares between January 21, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
ITEM 3 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
     None
ITEM 4 REMOVED AND RESERVED
ITEM 5 OTHER INFOROMATION
ITEM 6 EXHIBITS
  3.1   Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on August 1, 2006)
 
  3.2   Code of Regulations of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 10, 2004)
 
  31.1   Rule 13-a-14(a) Certification -CEO
 
  31.2   Rule 13-a-14(a) Certification -CFO
 
  32.1   Section 1350 Certification — CEO
 
  32.2   Section 1350 Certification — CFO
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
  Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.,
 
 
Date: April 27, 2011  By:   /s/ Paul S. Siebenmorgen    
    Paul S. Siebenmorgen   
    President and CEO   
 
     
Date: April 27, 2011 By:   /s/ Barbara J. Britenriker    
    Barbara J. Britenriker   
    Exec. Vice-President and CFO   

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