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First Farmers & Merchants Co (FFMH) is a distinguished financial institution headquartered in Tennessee, dedicated to serving the diverse financial needs of its community members. The company's mission is to be a leader in providing unique services and products that aid customers in achieving their financial goals. With a vision to become the premier community bank in Tennessee, First Farmers & Merchants Co is committed to offering high-quality services while fostering the well-being of its employees, promoting economic vitality, and ensuring profitable returns for shareholders.
Core Services and Products:
- Personal Banking: The bank offers a wide range of personal banking solutions including savings accounts, checking accounts, loans, and credit cards tailored to meet individual financial needs.
- Business Banking: Catering to small and medium-sized enterprises, First Farmers & Merchants Co provides business accounts, loans, merchant services, and more to support business growth and sustainability.
- Wealth Management: The company offers wealth management services, including investment advice, estate planning, and retirement planning to help clients secure their financial future.
Recent Achievements and Projects:
- First Farmers & Merchants Co has recently launched a new mobile banking app, enhancing customer convenience by providing easy access to banking services on the go.
- The bank has also formed strategic partnerships with local businesses to foster economic growth within the community.
- Continued investment in advanced cybersecurity measures ensures the safety and security of customer data.
Financially, First Farmers & Merchants Co remains robust, consistently delivering profitable returns to its shareholders. The bank's commitment to integrity, customer focus, teamwork, community service, and initiative drives its operations and community engagement efforts. By staying true to its core values, First Farmers & Merchants Co continues to thrive as a cornerstone of the local financial landscape.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) has announced the appointment of Jill A. Giles as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Giles replaces Robert E. Krimmel, who is departing to pursue other opportunities.
Giles, who will maintain her role as Bank CFO, joined First Farmers in 2013 as Controller and was later promoted to Chief Accounting Officer. She was named Bank CFO on January 1, 2024. Her career highlights include receiving the First Farmers Innovation Award in 2018 for implementing efficient accounts payable solutions. Prior to First Farmers, she worked in public accounting as an audit manager specializing in community banks.
She holds a BS in accounting from The University of Tennessee at Martin and an MS in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. Giles is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net income rising 36.4% to $1.20 per share. Net interest income increased 20.9% to $12.1 million, while net interest margin improved for the fourth consecutive quarter to 2.82%.
For full-year 2024, net income remained steady at $16.0 million, with earnings per share growing 2.6% to $3.90. The company saw loans decline 2.0% to $999 million, while average core deposit balances grew by $43.6 million (3.5%). Book value per share increased 14.5% to $34.06.
Notable achievements include record earnings in trust services ($4.7 million) with $6.2 billion in administered trust assets. The Board authorized a new stock repurchase program of 200,000 shares for 2025 and increased the cash dividend by 5.3% in 2024.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 2, 2025. This represents a significant 12.5% increase compared to the dividend paid during the same period in the previous year, demonstrating the company's commitment to shareholder returns.
First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) reported strong third quarter 2024 results with net income rising 18.4% to $4.0 million and earnings per share increasing 22.8% to $0.97. The company's book value jumped 50.6% to $35.56 per share. Net interest income grew 13.5% to $11.4 million, while net interest margin improved for the third consecutive quarter to 2.55%. The Board increased quarterly cash dividend by 12.5% to $0.27 per share. The company reported its lowest level of nonperforming assets in over a year, with improved efficiency at 66.36%.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) has announced a 12.5% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend. The new dividend of $0.27 per share, up from $0.24, will be paid on October 21, 2024, to shareholders of record as of October 7, 2024.
Brian K. Williams, Chairman and CEO of First Farmers, stated that this increase reflects the company's positive outlook and continued growth opportunities. He emphasized that the higher dividend demonstrates confidence in the company's trajectory and commitment to building long-term shareholder value. Williams also noted that First Farmers has strong fundamentals and has positioned its balance sheet to deliver improving net interest income in the coming quarters.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) reported second quarter 2024 results with mixed performance. Net income decreased 24.8% year-over-year to $3.8 million but increased 10.9% from the previous quarter. Key highlights include:
- Record loans of $1.054 billion, up 9.2% year-over-year
- Net interest margin improved to 2.48%
- Efficiency improved to 67.37% from 69.72% in Q1 2024
- Book value per share increased 20.1% year-over-year to $30.68
- Total stock repurchased increased 119.6% from Q1 2024
The company faced challenges from higher interest rates but remains optimistic about future performance based on loan pipeline and strategic balance sheet management.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) has declared its 100th cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, reflecting a 4.3% increase from the previous year, will be paid on July 22, 2024, to shareholders on record as of July 8, 2024. The milestone underscores the Board's commitment to consistent shareholder returns. First Farmers has been paying dividends since 1983 and shifted to quarterly payouts in 2016 to offer more frequent capital returns. CEO Brian K. Williams emphasized the importance of strong dividend payouts for long-term shareholder value and expressed optimism about the company's strategic direction and future earnings performance.
First Farmers and Merchants (OTC Pink: FFMH) announced the hiring of Teresa Matthews as Secondary Mortgage Operations Manager. Matthews brings over 20 years of experience in mortgage operations and secondary market management. She previously served as Mortgage Operations Manager and Senior VP at Lineage Bank. Her new role at First Farmers involves managing risk, quality assurance, and secondary markets. Matthews’ expertise is expected to contribute significantly to the bank's strategic goals.
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