Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Declares 2021 Second-Quarter Cash Dividend

Rhea-AI Summary

The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on July 20, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2021. This decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. As of March 31, 2021, the company reported assets totaling $2.0 billion.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank has been operational since 1897, serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana with a range of financial services.

Positive

• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share approved, reflecting company confidence in financial health.
• The bank has assets totaling $2.0 billion, indicating stability.

Negative

• Potential risks related to general and local banking conditions, competitive market factors, and COVID-19 impacts on credit quality.

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, with assets of $2.0 billion at March 31, 2021, today announced that it has approved the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. The second quarter dividend is payable on July 20, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2021.

About Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.:
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana since 1897. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services. Our locations are in Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Williams, and Wood counties in Northwest Ohio. In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, and Steuben counties.

Safe harbor statement

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (“F&M”) wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements by F&M, including management’s expectations and comments, may not be based on historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks and uncertainties inherent in general and local banking conditions, competitive factors specific to markets in which F&M and its subsidiaries operate, future interest rate levels, legislative and regulatory decisions, capital market conditions, or the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impacts on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions. F&M assumes no responsibility to update this information. For more details, please refer to F&M’s SEC filing, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings can be viewed at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov or through F&M’s website www.fm.bank.

Company Contact: Lars B. Eller President and Chief Executive Officer Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (419) 446-2501 leller@fm.bank	Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400 andrew@smberger.com

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp in 2021?

The dividend amount is $0.17 per share.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp?

The dividend will be paid on July 20, 2021.

What is the record date for the dividend payment for FMAO?

The record date is June 28, 2021.

How much were the total assets of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp as of March 31, 2021?

The total assets were $2.0 billion.

What is the historical significance of Farmers & Merchants State Bank?

It has been serving the community since 1897.