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Published on 8/2/2021 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: Farmers & Merchants places $35 million 3.25% fixed-to-floater due 2031

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 2 – Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. settled a $35 million private placement of 3.25% 10-year fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes on July 30, according to an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a press release.

Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. was the agent.

Interest accrues at 3.25% per year for the first five years. From then onwards, the notes will bear interest at a floating rate equal to SOFR plus 263 basis points.

The notes, which were sold at par, are redeemable at par plus interest after five years.

The notes will qualify as tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including to support growth initiatives at the company’s commercial bank subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants State Bank.

The community bank is based in Archbold, Ohio.

Issuer:Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
Issue:Fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes
Amount:$35 million
Maturity:July 30, 2031
Coupon:3.25% until July 30, 2026, then at SOFR plus 263 bps
Price:Par
Call:At par plus interest on or after July 30, 2026
Agent:Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.
Settlement date:July 30
Distribution:Regulation D

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