Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. functions as the holding company for The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, offering a broad spectrum of commercial banking solutions. The bank serves individual customers and small businesses throughout northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. Its offerings include various deposit accounts such as checking, savings, and time deposits, along with custodial services for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The company's lending products are extensive, covering commercial, agricultural, and residential mortgages. Specifically, it provides financing for agricultural land, farm equipment, livestock, and operational expenses like seeds and fertilizers. Consumer loans are available for home improvements, vehicles (automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles), and credit cards. Additionally, it offers commercial real estate loans, including lines of credit and machinery purchase financing. For customer convenience, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. provides Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) access. It also supports digital banking through online and mobile platforms, remote deposit capture, and merchant credit card processing. Electronic transaction services, such as wire transfers and Automated Clearing House (ACH) file transmissions, are also available. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Archbold, Ohio.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Announces 32nd Consecutive Annual Increase in Dividend and a Special Dividend Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp raised its quarterly dividend 4.3% to $0.24 per share and declared a $0.01 special dividend commemorating America's 250th anniversary, for a total Q3 payment of $0.25 per share.
The increase marks the company's 32nd consecutive annual dividend increase, and over the past decade the annualized dividend has grown approximately 109%.
Payment is due October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record October 9, 2026; the company holds $3.50 billion in total assets.