F&M Bank Corp. issues $10M 7.55% subordinated notes due 2035
F & M Bank Corp. entered a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and issued $10.0 million of 7.55% fixed‑to‑floating rate subordinated notes due November 1, 2035.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
F & M Bank Corp. entered a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and issued $10.0 million of 7.55% fixed‑to‑floating rate subordinated notes due November 1, 2035.
The Notes pay 7.55% per annum from May 1, 2026 to but excluding November 1, 2030, then reset quarterly to three‑month SOFR + 424.5 bps to maturity, with interest payable in arrears. Beginning November 1, 2030, they are redeemable at the Company’s option on any scheduled interest payment date. The Notes are unsecured, rank junior to senior indebtedness, are not convertible, and are not callable by holders.
The Company states the Notes were structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital and intends to use proceeds to redeem existing subordinated debt and for general corporate purposes. The offering relied on Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D exemptions. Separately, the Company furnished a press release announcing results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and its quarterly dividend.
Insights
$10M Tier 2 sub notes refinance costlier capital; neutral impact.
F & M Bank Corp. issued $10.0 million of subordinated notes due 2035, fixed at 7.55% until Nov 1, 2030, then floating at three‑month SOFR + 424.5 bps. As subordinated debt, this qualifies as Tier 2 capital, supporting regulatory ratios while sitting below senior liabilities.
Management indicates proceeds will be used to redeem existing subordinated debt and for general corporate purposes. If the redeemed debt carried a higher coupon, interest expense could decline; if lower, costs could rise. Actual effect depends on the legacy debt terms and timing of redemption.
Key mechanics to watch are the issuer’s call flexibility from Nov 1, 2030 and the reset to SOFR + 424.5 bps. Post‑reset interest expense will vary with SOFR levels. Subsequent filings or the attached exhibits may detail redemption timing and any make‑whole provisions.
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