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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM
10-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
 
 
(Mark One)
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021
or
 
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from
    
    
    
    
to
    
    
    
    
Commission file number
001-35296
 
 
Farmers National Banc Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Ohio
 
34-1371693
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
20 South Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio
 
44406
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
330-533-3341
 
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Shares, no par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)
 
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation
S-T
((§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated
filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated
filer
     Smaller reporting company  
Emerging growth company       
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2
of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒
As of June 30, 2021, the estimated aggregate market value of the registrant’s common shares, no par value (the only common equity of the registrant), held by
non-affiliates
of the registrant was approximately $402.4 million based upon the last sales price as of June 30, 2021 reported on NASDAQ. (The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the common shares owned by any person shall not be deemed as admission by the registrant that such person is an affiliate of the registrant).
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading
Symbol
 
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value
 
FMNB
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market
As of March 1, 2022, the registrant had outstanding 34,004,914 common shares, no par value.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 
Document
  
Part of Form 10-K

into which
Document is Incorporated
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2022    III
Annual Meeting of Shareholders   
Auditor Name: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
U.S. PCAOB Auditor Firm I.D.: 655
Auditor Location: Toledo, Ohio
 
 
 

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) hereby amends its Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on March 9, 2022 (the “Form
10-K”),
as set forth in this Amendment No. 1 on Form
10-K/A
(this “Amendment”). This Amendment is being filed solely to include Exhibit 4.2, “Description of Capital Stock of Farmers National Banc Corp.” as a document filed as an exhibit to the Form
10-K.
Except as described above, no other changes are being made to the Form
10-K
and this Amendment does not modify, amend, or update in any way any of the financial or other information contained in the Form
10-K.
This Amendment does not reflect subsequent events occurring after the original filing date of the Form
10-K.
This Amendment should be read in conjunction with Farmers’ filings with the Commission subsequent to the filing of the Form
10-K.
Pursuant to Rule
12b-15
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), currently dated certifications are filed herewith as exhibits to this Amendment pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a)
or
15d-14(a)
of the Exchange Act under Item 15 of Part IV hereof. Because no financial statements have been included in this Amendment and this Amendment does not contain any disclosure with respect to Items 307 and 308 of Regulation
S-K,
paragraphs 3, 4, and 5 of the certifications have been omitted. Similarly, because no financial statements have been included in this Amendment, certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 have been omitted.
 
 
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
 
(a) (1)
Financial Statements
Item 8 Reference is made to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II herein.
(2)
Financial Statement Schedules
No financial statement schedules are presented because they are not applicable.
(3)
Exhibits
The exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this Annual Report on Form
10-K
are listed in the Exhibit Index, which follows and is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
Exhibits
The exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this Annual Report on Form
10-K
are listed in the Exhibit Index, which follows and is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)
Financial Statement Schedules
See subparagraph (a)(2) above.
 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Annual Report on Form
10-K:
 
Exhibit
Number
  
Description
2.1
   Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Farmers National Banc Corp., Cortland Bancorp, and FMNB Merger Subsidiary IV, LLC, dated as of June 22, 2021 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 23, 2021).
2.2
   Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Farmers National Banc Corp., Cortland Bancorp, and FMNB Merger Subsidiary IV, LLC, dated as of October 12, 2021 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 18, 2021).
3.1
   Articles of Incorporation of Farmers National Banc Corp., as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Commission on October 3, 2001 (File No. 333-70806)).
3.2
   Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Farmers National Banc Corp., as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 1, 2013).
3.3
   Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Farmers National Banc Corp., as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 20, 2018).
3.4
   Amended Code of Regulations of Farmers National Banc Corp. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 17, 2020).
4.1
   Form of 3.125% Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Note Due 2031 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 17, 2021).
4.2
   Description of Capital Stock of Farmers National Banc Corp. (filed herewith)
10.1*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. Cash Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 24, 2011).
10.2*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 29, 2011).
10.3*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective January 1, 2016) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the Commission on March 7, 2017).
10.4*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 filed with the Commission on August 8, 2017).
10.5*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2019 Form of Notice of Grant of Long-term Incentive Plan Awards under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2019).
10.6*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2019 Form of Performance-Based Equity Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2019).
10.7*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2019 Form of Service-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2019).
10.8*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2019 Form of Performance-Based Cash Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 8, 2019).
10.9*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2020 Form of Notice of Grant of Long-term Incentive Plan Awards under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2020).
10.10*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2020 Form of Performance-Based Equity Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2020).

Exhibit
Number
  
Description
10.11*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2020 Form of Service-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2020).
10.12*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2020 Form of Performance-Based Cash Award Agreement under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2020).
10.13*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2021 Form of Notice of Grant of Long-term Incentive Plan Awards under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 6, 2021).
10.14*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2021 Form of Performance-based Equity Award under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 6, 2021).
10.15*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2021 Form of Service-based Restricted Stock Award under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 6, 2021).
10.16*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. 2021 Form of Performance-based Cash Award under 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Farmers’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 6, 2021).
10.17*
   Nonemployee Director Compensation (previously filed with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
10.18*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 29, 2011).
10.19*
   Change in Control Agreement with Kevin J. Helmick (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 14, 2013).
10.20*
   Restricted Stock Award Agreement with Troy Adair (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 21, 2021).
10.21*
   Change in Control Agreement with Troy Adair (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 21, 2021).
10.22*
   Farmers National Banc Corp. Third Amended and Restated Executive Separation Policy (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Commission on June 23, 2021).
10.23*
   Form of Senior Executive Change in Control Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Commission on June 23, 2021).
10.24*
   Form of Executive Change in Control Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Commission on June 23, 2021).
10.25*
   Form of Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement by and between Farmers National Banc Corp. and the several Purchasers named therein, dated November 17, 2021 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Farmers’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 17, 2021).
21
   Subsidiaries of Farmers (previously filed with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
23.1
   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (previously filed with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
24
   Powers of Attorney of Directors and Executive Officers (previously filed with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
31.1
   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Kevin J. Helmick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers (principal executive officer) (filed herewith).
31.2
   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Troy Adair, Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Farmers (principal financial officer) (filed herewith).

Exhibit
Number
  
Description
32.1
   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Kevin J. Helmick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers (principal executive officer) (previously furnished with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
32.2
   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Troy Adair, Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Farmers (principal financial officer) (previously furnished with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022).
101
   The following materials from the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language), previously filed with Farmers’ Annual Report on Form
10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 9, 2022: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104
   The cover page from the Company’s Annual report on Form
10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021, has been formatted in Inline XBRL.
 
*
Constitutes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Copies of any exhibits will be furnished to shareholders upon written request. Requests should be directed to Troy Adair, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, Farmers National Banc Corp., 20 S. Broad Street, Canfield, Ohio 44406.
 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the under signed, thereunto duly authorized.
 
FARMERS NATIONAL BANC CORP.
By:  
/s/ Kevin J. Helmick
  Kevin J. Helmick, President and Chief Executive Officer
  May 6, 2022
 

Exhibit 4.2

Description of Capital Stock of Farmers National Banc Corp.

The following summary describes the terms and provisions of the capital stock of Farmers National Banc Corp., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”). The following summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended (the “Articles”), Amended Code of Regulations (the “Regulations” and collectively with the Articles, the “Corporate Governance Documents”), copies of which have been filed previously with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated herein by reference, and applicable provisions of the Ohio General Corporation Law (the “OGCL”).

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK

The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 50,000,000 common shares, without par value.

COMMON SHARES

Each outstanding common share is entitled to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Shareholders do not have the right to vote cumulatively in the election of directors. Each outstanding common share will be entitled to such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s board of directors out of legally available funds. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of the Company’s common shares will be entitled to their proportionate share of any assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of the Company common shares have no right to convert or exchange their common shares into any other securities. No redemption or sinking fund provisions apply to the Company common shares.

As set forth in the Articles, holders of the Company common shares have pre-emptive rights, unless the common shares offered or sold are: (1) treasury shares; (2) issued as a share dividend; (3) issued or agreed to be issued for consideration other than money; (4) issued by the Company’s board of directors; (5) issued or agreed to be issued upon the conversion of convertible shares authorized in the Articles, or upon exercise of the conversion conferred and authorized by the Company’s board of directors; (6) offered to shareholders in satisfaction of their pre-emptive rights and not purchased by such shareholders, and thereupon issued and agreed to be issued for a consideration not less than that at which the common shares were so offered to shareholders, less reasonable expenses, compensation, or discount paid or allowed for sale, underwriting, or purchase of the common shares, unless by the affirmative vote or written order of the holders of two-thirds of the common shares otherwise entitled to such pre-emptive rights, the pre-emptive rights are restored as to any of such shares not theretofore issued or agreed to be issued; (7) released from pre-emptive rights by the affirmative vote or written consent of the holders of two-thirds of the shares entitled to such pre-emptive rights; and (8) released from pre-emptive rights by the affirmative vote or written consent of the holders of a majority of the common shares entitled to pre-emptive rights, for offering and sale, or the grant of options with respect thereto, to any or all employees of the Company or its subsidiary corporations or to a trustee on their behalf, under a plan adopted or to be adopted by the Company’s board of directors for that purpose.

AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED CAPITAL STOCK

The authorized but unissued common shares may be issued without further shareholder approval. These shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including future private or public offerings, to raise additional capital or facilitate acquisitions. The existence of authorized but unissued common shares could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of the Company by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy context or otherwise.

ANTI-TAKEOVER EFFECTS OF CHARTER DOCUMENTS AND OHIO LAW

There are provisions in the Company’s Corporate Governance Documents, and in the OGCL, that could discourage potential takeover attempts and make attempts by shareholders to change management more difficult.

Classified Board of Directors. The Regulations provide for the Company’s board of directors to be divided into three classes of directors serving staggered terms. Approximately one-third of the Company’s board of directors will be elected by the shareholders each year. This classification system makes it more difficult to replace a majority of the directors and may tend to discourage a third-party from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to gain control of the Company. It also may maintain the incumbency of the Company’s board of directors.

Business Combinations. Subject to certain exceptions, the Articles prohibit the Company from consummating a “Business Combination” except with the approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least 80% of the voting power of the Company. In the case of any Business Combination that has been approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Company’s disinterested directors, and which those directors have determined to be fair and equitable to all shareholders, may be consummated with the approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least two-thirds of the


voting power of the Company. The Company’s Articles define a “Business Combination” to mean any: (i) merger or consolidation of the Company; (ii) sale, lease exchange, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; (iii) adoption of any plan of liquidation and dissolution of the Company; and (iv) reclassification of securities, recapitalization or reorganization which would increase, directly or indirectly, the proportionate equity interest or control by an acquiring entity (excluding any such transaction with an entity controlled by the Company).

Acquisitions of More Than 10% of the Company’s Voting Power. Subject to certain exceptions, the Articles provide that in no event may any person, partnership, corporation, trust, association or other entity, acting individually, collectively or in concert with a joint or common interest, seek to acquire directly or indirectly, common shares which would entitle such acquiring entity, immediately after such acquisition, either directly or indirectly, alone or with others, to exercise or direct the exercise of 10% or more of the voting power of the Company (a “control share acquisition”) unless the acquiring entity has obtained prior authorization of the shareholders at a special meeting called for such purpose. The board of directors shall call a special meeting of shareholders for voting on the proposed control share acquisition to be held within 50 days after the receipt by the Company of a statement from the acquiring entity providing certain information as set forth in the Articles, including that the acquiring entity has received all necessary regulatory approvals and consents to make such control share acquisition and that the proposed control share acquisition, if consummated, will not be contrary to law. The board of directors has no obligation to call such a meeting if it determines in good faith by a vote of at least two-thirds of the entire board that the proposed control share acquisition is contrary to law or cannot be consummated for financial reasons.

A control share acquisition may not be made or consummated until the proposed control share acquisition has been approved by the shareholders of the Company at a special meeting called for such purpose. If the board of directors, by a vote of at least two-thirds of the entire board, determines that the proposed control share acquisition will be made to all of the Company shareholders at the same time on a uniform and fair basis, for all of the outstanding shares other than those shares which are already owned by the acquiring entity, the proposed control share acquisition must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least a two-thirds majority of the voting power and by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least a two-thirds majority of such voting power excluding: (i) shares which are already owned by the acquiring entity; (ii) shares which the acquiring entity has the right to vote, acquire, or control; and (iii) shares owned by employees of the Company who are also directors of the Company.

Unless such a determination is made by the requisite vote of the board of directors, the proposed control share acquisition must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least 80% of the voting power and by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise at least 80% of that portion of such voting power excluding: (i) shares which are already owned by the acquiring entity; (ii) shares which the acquiring entity has the right to vote, acquire, or control; and (iii) shares owned by employees of the Company who are also directors of the Company.

Any control share acquisition which is authorized as set out above must be consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the acquiring entity’s statement to the Company within 180 days following such shareholder approval.

Any shares acquired in a control share acquisition not authorized as provided above will be excluded from voting in any subsequent meeting of the shareholders. Additionally, the Secretary will direct the transfer agent to refuse to transfer shares on the Company books which represent shares acquired in a control share acquisition not authorized as provided above.

Ohio Merger Moratorium Statute. The Company is an “issuing public corporation” as defined under the OGCL. Chapter 1704 of the OGCL governs transactions between an issuing public corporation and: (i) an “interested shareholder,” which, generally, means someone who becomes a beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of a corporation; and (ii) persons affiliated or associated with an interested shareholder.

For at least three years after an interested shareholder becomes such, Chaper 1704 prohibits a broad range of transactions if they involve both an issuing public corporation and either an interested shareholder or anyone affiliated or associated with an interested shareholder, including: (i) the disposition or acquisition of any interest in assets; (ii) mergers, consolidations, combinations and majority share acquisitions; (iii) voluntary dissolutions or liquidations; and (iv) the issuance or transfer of shares or any rights to acquire shares in excess of 5% of the outstanding shares.

Subsequent to the three-year period, these transactions may take place provided that any of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) prior to the date the interested shareholder first became an interested shareholder, the directors of the issuing public corporation had approved the purchase of shares by the interested shareholder on the date the interested shareholder made such purchase (ii) the transaction is approved by the holders of shares with at least two-thirds of the voting power of the corporation, or a different proportion set forth in the articles of incorporation, including at least a majority of the outstanding shares after excluding shares controlled by the interested shareholder; or (iii) the business combination results in shareholders, other than the interested shareholder, receiving a fair price, as determined in Chapter 1704, for their shares.


If, prior to the acquisition of shares by which a person becomes an interested shareholder, the board of directors of the corporation approves the (i) transaction subject to Chapter 1704 or (i) purchase of the 10% ownership interest by the interested shareholder on the date the interested shareholder made such purchase, then Chapter 1704’s prohibition does not apply. The prohibition imposed by Chapter 1704 continues indefinitely after the initial three-year period unless the subject transaction is approved by the requisite vote of the shareholders or satisfies statutory conditions relating to the fairness of consideration received by shareholders, other than the interested shareholder.

Chapter 1704 does not apply to a corporation if its articles of incorporation or code of regulations state that it does not apply. The Company has not opted out of the application of this statute.

Ohio Control Share Statute. Section 1701.831 of the OGCL requires the prior authorization of the shareholders of an issuing public corporation in order for any person to acquire, either directly or indirectly, shares of that corporation that would entitle the acquiring person to exercise or direct the exercise of one-fifth or more of the voting power of that corporation in the election of directors or to exceed specified other percentages of voting power.

A person proposing to make an acquisition of common shares subject to Section 1701.831 of the OGCL must deliver to the issuing public corporation a statement disclosing, among other things: (i) the number of common shares owned, directly or indirectly, by the person; (ii) the range of voting power that may result from the proposed acquisition; and (iii) the identity of the acquiring person.

Within 10 days after receiving this statement, the issuing public corporation must call a special meeting of shareholders to vote on the proposed share acquisition. The acquiring person may complete the proposed acquisition only if the acquisition is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all shares entitle to vote in the election of directors represented at the meeting excluding the voting power of all “interested shares.” Interested shares include any shares held by the acquiring person and those held by officers and directors of the issuing public corporation as well as by certain others, including many holders commonly characterized as arbitrageurs.

Section 1701.831 does not apply to a corporation if its articles of incorporation or code of regulations state that it does not apply. Pursuant to the Articles, Section 1701.831 of the OGCL does not currently apply to the Company; however, the Articles currently contain more stringent control share acquisition restrictions, which are described in more detail above. In the event that the control share acquisition provisions of the Company’s Articles are found to be unenforceable, the Articles provide that Section 1701.831 of the OGCL shall apply to the Company.

 

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Kevin J. Helmick, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Farmers National Banc Corp.; and

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

 

/s/ Kevin J. Helmick

Kevin J. Helmick
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 6, 2022

 

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) CERTIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Troy Adair, certify that:

1) I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Farmers National Banc Corp.;

2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

 

/s/ Troy Adair

Troy Adair
Executive Vice President and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
May 6, 2022