

Net income of $24.7 million, up $1.7 million or 7.3% compared to the second quarter of 2025; resulting in basic earnings per common share of $36.77 and diluted earnings per common share of $36.39, up 10.47% compared to the second quarter of 2025; Achieved an annualized return on average assets of 1.71% and return on average equity of 14.84%; Basic earnings per common share of $141.71 over the trailing twelve months, up 11.57% from $127.01 over the trailing period a year ago and up 20.37% versus $117.73 for the same period two years ago; Diluted earnings per common share of $139.94 over the trailing twelve months, up 10.30% from $126.87 over the same trailing period a year ago and up 18.9% versus $117.73 for the same period two years ago; Tangible book value per common share increased 15.38% to $963.82 compared to $835.33 as of June 30, 2025; Net interest income of $57.4 million, up $3.5 million, or 6.46%, compared to the second quarter of 2025; net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) of 4.20%, up from 4.07% in the second quarter of 2025; Total loans and leases grew $80.2 million, or 2.2%, to $3.70 billion, and deposits grew $332.6 million, or 7.0%, to $5.09 billion as of June 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2025; Capital position strengthened with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.04%, common equity tier 1 ratio of 14.56%, tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.68% and a tangible common equity ratio of 11.45%; Credit quality remained resilient during the quarter with an allowance for credit losses on gross loans and leases of 2.08%; net charge offs for the quarter of $165,000, a provision for credit losses of $500,000 and non-accrual loans of $2.7 million at quarter-end. LODI, Calif.

Net income of $24. 7 million, up $1. 7 million or 7. 3% compared to the second quarter of 2025; resulting in basic earnings per common share of $36. 77 and diluted earnings per common share of $36.

LODI, Calif. , June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers and Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) announced today that Jehna Silva was appointed to the Board of Directors effective as of June 8, 2026. Ms. Silva brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to the Board, including extensive knowledge of relationship banking, lending and risk mitigation.

LODI, Calif., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) announced today that Jehna Silva was appointed to the Board of Directors effective as of June 8, 2026. Ms. Silva brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to the Board, including extensive knowledge of relationship banking, lending and risk mitigation. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Shareholder Relations, of the Company where she managed shareholder communications, supported governance and managed shareholder reporting. That combination of community banking depth and shareholder-facing experience positions her to contribute to the Board's strategic oversight while strengthening governance and continued growth.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp remains a Buy, supported by robust operational metrics, conservative lending, and exceptional credit quality. FMCB's Q1 2026 results showed 7.6% EPS growth, a 15% tangible book value increase, and strong capital ratios, outpacing peers. The bank's disciplined loan-to-deposit ratio (71%) and low deposit costs underpin superior net interest margin and profitability.

LODI, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) (the “Company” or “FMCB”), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California (the “Bank” or “F&M Bank”), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.35 per share, up 4.9% from $5.10 for the previous quarter which was paid on April 1, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months the total cash dividend declared was $20.50 compared to $18.60 for the same trailing period a year earlier. The cash dividend is payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 12, 2026. Based on the Company's financial performance through March 31, 2026, net income over the trailing twelve months was $94.7 million compared with $88.7 million for the same trailing period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share over the trailing twelve months totaled $136.49, up 10.7% compared with $123.32 for the same trailing period a year ago.

Dividend Kings are outperforming SPY year-to-date, with 36 of 58 beating the index with an average gain of 7.03% versus SPY's 4.18%. Twenty-seven Dividend Kings are both potentially undervalued and offer a long-term annualized expected return of at least 10%. Recent dividend increases among Kings have been modest, with the average 2026 dividend growth rate rising to 3.11%.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights Net income of $24.1 million, or basic earnings per common share of $35.91 and diluted earnings per common share of $35.34; diluted earnings per common share up 7.6% compared to the first quarter of 2025; Diluted earnings per common share of $136.49 over the trailing twelve months, up 10.68% versus $123.32 over the same trailing period a year ago and $116.37 for the same period two years ago; Tangible book value per common share increased 15.01% to $928.99 compared to $807.72 as of March 31, 2025; Achieved return on average assets of 1.68% and return on average equity of 14.69%; Net interest income of $56.9 million, up $3.8 million, or 7.08% compared to the first quarter of 2025; net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) of 4.25%, up from 4.20% in the first quarter of 2025; Total assets grew $146.6 million, or 2.6%, to $5.84 billion, and deposits grew $138.4 million, or 2.8%, to $5.12 billion as of March 31, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025; Liquidity position remains strong with $384.2 million in cash, $1.6 billion in investment securities, of which $901.9 million are available-for-sale, no borrowings and a borrowing capacity of $2.2 billion as of March 31, 2026; Continued to grow our solid capital position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.71%, common equity tier 1 ratio of 14.23%, tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.35% and a tangible common equity ratio of 11.05%; Credit quality remains resilient with an allowance for credit losses on loans and leases of 2.12%; net recoveries for the quarter of $43,000 and only one non-accrual loan of $730,000 at quarter-end. LODI, Calif.
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