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F&M Bank’s executive leadership is pleased to welcome Carolyn Burnett to its growing commercial team. Carolyn joins F&M Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager with a focus in Augusta County.

Carolyn brings a strong background to F&M with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from James Madison University and over 14 years’ experience managing commercial banking relationships. In her role at F&M, Carolyn looks forward to working with business managers to understand their needs and help them to achieve their financial goals.” In her spare time, Carolyn serves on the board of directors for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and on the loan advisory committee for the Community Investment Collaborative. She is also an active supporter and volunteer for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.

F&M Bank’s President and CEO, Mark Hanna commented, “As an experienced commercial banker serving the Valley market, Carolyn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. We are excited to welcome her to our Augusta County team.”

F&M Bank is excited to announce its expansion into the Northern Shenandoah Valley market. Mike Wilkerson, Chief Strategy Officer & Northern Market Executive, and Jonathan Reimer, Vice President & Commercial Relationship Manager, will spearhead F&M Bank’s growth into Winchester and Frederick County.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Wilkerson and Jonathan Reimer to F&M Bank,” said Mark Hanna, President & CEO. “The greater Winchester area is vibrant, boasting a thriving, local economy and is contiguous to our Shenandoah County footprint. As a Commercial Relationship Manager, Mr. Reimer has successfully cultivated and developed community partnerships, and under Mr. Wilkerson’s guidance and direction, we look forward to continued success.”

Mike Wilkerson joins F&M Bank with near 40 years of banking experience to include retail, small business, commercial lending, and leadership. He has successfully built and developed teams throughout Western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.

“F&M Bank was the right choice for my career based on the family-oriented culture, exceptional leadership team, and the bank’s progressive momentum,” said Mr. Wilkerson. “The organization is focused on serving the Shenandoah Valley and remaining an independent bank for the long-term.”

A current resident of Winchester, Mr. Wilkerson plays an active role in the community. He volunteers for numerous organizations and currently serves on the Virginia Community College Foundation Board as well as a member of the Finance & Investment Committee.

Jonathan Reimer brings 10 years of commercial lending experience to F&M Bank. He began his career as a credit analyst, transitioned into small business lending, and most recently served the Winchester market as a commercial relationship manager.

“F&M Bank has a long tradition of intimately understanding its customers and their businesses. This merges nicely with my banking career and my team’s approach to serving our clients,” said Mr. Reimer. “I look forward to helping F&M Bank enter Winchester and delivering Banking You Love from People Who Care!”

Mr. Reimer is dedicated to community service. He currently sits on the board of directors for the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and is an active member of the Winchester Rotary Club.

F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announces its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2020 and third quarter dividend to shareholders.

As the global pandemic continues, the company continually assesses our procedures to maintain the safety of our customers, employees and community while serving their financial needs. Farmers & Merchants Bank continues to operate our branches in a drive-thru only capacity daily, with courier pick up and by appointment lobby transactions.

As of September 30, 2020, we had processed 717 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for a balance of $62.6 million. These loans are funded by participation in the Federal Reserve Paycheck Protection Program Lending Facility. In addition, we have processed 922 individual loan deferrals. As of September 30, 2020, 99 loans remain in deferral with a balance of $19.1 million which represents 3.1% of loans outstanding exclusive of PPP balances.

Selected financial highlights for the quarter include:

• Net income of $2.21 million.
• Net interest margin of 3.60%.
• Total deposits increased $26.9 million and $175.1 million, respectively for the quarter and for the trailing 12 months.
• Nonperforming loans decreased to 0.42% of total assets at the end of the quarter from 0.45% on 6/30/20 and 0.98% on 9/30/2019.
• Allowance for loan losses totaled 1.57% of loans held for investment (1.72% excluding PPP loans).

Mark Hanna, President, commented “Our third quarter earnings of $2.21 million is a slight improvement over second quarter for core earnings ($2.06 million), second quarter total earnings ($2.63 million) included recognition of $567,000 for implementation of a mortgage rate lock derivative associated with our mortgage company pipeline. Our net interest margin of 3.60% shows a historical decline but remains strong especially given the changes in our balance sheet. F&M’s liquidity has increased significantly over the last four quarters and we are implementing strategic solutions to leverage these assets including deploying $102.7 million into the investment portfolio since year end 2019. Despite the current low-rate environment, these strategies should augment our net interest margin in the future.”

Mr. Hanna continued, “Nonperforming loans have improved dramatically over prior year, decreasing $3.7 million since third quarter of 2019, and $1.5 million since year end 2019. We feel these efforts put F&M in a strong position to manage the current economic uncertainty while seeking opportunities for continued growth in the communities we serve.”

On October 23, 2020 our Board of Directors declared a third quarter dividend of $.26 per share to common shareholders. Based on our most recent trade price of $19.21 per share this constitutes a 5.41% yield on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on November 30, 2020, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2020.”

F & M Bank Corp. is an independent, locally-owned, financial holding company, offering a full range of financial services, through its subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank’s eleven banking offices in Rockingham, Shenandoah, Page and Augusta Counties, Virginia. The Bank also provides additional services through a loan production office located in Penn Laird, VA and through its subsidiaries, F&M Mortgage and VSTitle, both of which are located in Harrisonburg, VA. Additional information may be found by contacting us on the internet at www.fmbankva.com or by calling (540) 896-8941.

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal securities laws, which may involve significant risks and uncertainties. These statements address issues that involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions made by management, and actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory policies, and a variety of other matters. Other risk factors are detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Readers should consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements and should not place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update these statements following the date of this press release.

F & M Bank Corp.
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1. The net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Tax equivalent interest income is calculated by grossing up interest income for the amounts that are nontaxable (i.e. municipal securities and loan income) then subtracting interest expense. The tax rate utilized is 21%. The Company’s net interest margin is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine how profitable earning assets are funded. Because the Company earns nontaxable interest income from municipal loans and securities, net interest income for the ratio is calculated on a tax equivalent basis as described above.
2. The efficiency ratio is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The efficiency ratio is a common measure used by the financial service industry to determine operating efficiency. It is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and non-interest income excluding gains and losses on the investments portfolio and Other Real Estate Owned. The Company calculates this ratio in order to evaluate how efficiently it utilizes its operating structure to create income. An increase in the ratio from period to period indicates the Company is losing a greater percentage of its income to expenses.

F & M Bank Corp.
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CONTACT:

Carrie Comer
EVP/Chief Financial Officer
540-896-8941 or ccomer@fmbankva.com