Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) director sells 6,000 shares in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs reported two open-market sales of Common Stock. He sold 3,000 shares on July 9, 2026 at $29.42 per share and 3,000 shares on July 10, 2026 at $29.52 per share, for total sales of 6,000 shares. After these transactions, he directly holds 129,550 shares of Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($176,820)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Briggs Andrew J
Role
null
Sold
6,000 shs ($177K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $29.52 | $89K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $29.42 | $88K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 129,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold July 9, 2026: 3,000 shares
Shares sold July 10, 2026: 3,000 shares
Total shares sold: 6,000 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold July 9, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock at $29.42 per share
Shares sold July 10, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale of Common Stock at $29.52 per share
Total shares sold
6,000 shares
Aggregate of two reported open-market sales of Common Stock
Price per share July 9, 2026
$29.42
Sale price for 3,000 Common Stock shares in open-market transaction
Price per share July 10, 2026
$29.52
Sale price for 3,000 Common Stock shares in open-market transaction
Shares held after transactions
129,550 shares
Direct holdings of Common Stock by Andrew J. Briggs following sales
Key Terms
open-market sale, non-derivative, beneficial owner
3 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type": "non-derivative""
beneficial owner financial
"is_ten_percent_owner": 0"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
FAQ
What insider transactions did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report?
Andrew J. Briggs reported two open-market sales of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, selling 3,000 shares on July 9, 2026 and 3,000 shares on July 10, 2026, for total sales of 6,000 shares.
Were the reported FMAO transactions by Andrew J. Briggs open-market sales?
Yes. Both transactions are coded as “S” and described as open-market sales of FMAO Common Stock, indicating sales in the open market or private transactions at stated prices.
Does the Form 4 for FMAO include any derivative security activity for Andrew J. Briggs?
No. The reported activity for Andrew J. Briggs involves only non-derivative Common Stock open-market sales, with no derivative security exercises or conversions shown in this Form 4.