W. Henry Walker, CEO of Farmers & Merchants Bank, to Be Honored by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County

TUSTIN, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County will honor W. Henry Walker, CEO of
Farmers & Merchants Bank, at their 45th annual Gourmet Dinner at the Hyatt
Regency Irvine on Thursday, Nov. 5. Serving as a board member for the past six
years, Walker has played an instrumental role in generating support and
increasing involvement for the organization`s programs. According to Gus
Vespino, CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County, Walker has gone
above and beyond to advocate for the mission of the organization. "We are
pleased to honor Henry Walker for the great work he has done to help change the
lives of children in Orange County by matching them with role models."

The Gourmet Dinner is a longstanding tradition that plays a critical role in
raising funds for Big Brothers, Big Sisters to serve more of Orange County`s
most vulnerable children - children of single, low-income and/or incarcerated
parents - by providing one-to-one mentoring programs. "I am honored to be
recognized by Big Brothers, Big Sisters at their annual dinner as they have
stood as a pillar in the community for over 50 years. Investing in this
organization has been a privilege, so to be chosen as an honoree is a humbling
experience," said Henry Walker.

Walker, along with his brother, Daniel Walker, Chairman of the Board, carry on
the philanthropic spirit of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather who
have invested in community programs and non-profit organizations since the
Bank`s inception. W. Henry Walker and several F&M officers have collaborated to
raise over one hundred thousand dollars to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters at
the upcoming Gourmet Dinner.

About Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach

Farmers & Merchants Bank has 22 branches in L.A. and Orange Counties. The Bank
specializes in commercial and small business banking along with business loan
programs up to $35 million. The Bank is recognized as the "strongest bank in
California" and one of the safest banks in the country as measured by a variety
of industry measurements. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach is a California
state chartered bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation ("FDIC").

For more information about F&M Bank, please call the media contacts listed below
or visit the website, www.fmb.com.

F&M Contact
Trinka Rowsell, (562) 344-2150
trinka.rowsell@fmb.com
or
Media Contact
Robyn Williams, (714) 426-0444
robyn@hkamarcom.com
or
Investor Contact
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Evan Pondel/Susan Hong, (310) 279-5980
investor@pondel.com

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