Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) director Andrew Briggs sells 6,000 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling a total of 6,000 shares of Common Stock in two open-market transactions. He sold 3,000 shares on May 26, 2026 at $27.59 per share and 3,000 shares on May 27, 2026 at $27.78 per share. After these sales, Briggs directly holds 222,085 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($166,110)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Briggs Andrew J

Role Director

Sold 6,000 shs ($166K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$27.78	$83K
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$27.59	$83K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 222,085 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Total shares sold: 6,000 shares Shares sold May 26, 2026: 3,000 shares at $27.59/share Shares sold May 27, 2026: 3,000 shares at $27.78/share +1 more

4 metrics

Total shares sold 6,000 shares Two open-market sales of Common Stock

Shares sold May 26, 2026 3,000 shares at $27.59/share Open-market sale of Common Stock

Shares sold May 27, 2026 3,000 shares at $27.78/share Open-market sale of Common Stock

Shares held after transactions 222,085 shares Direct ownership following reported sales

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market sale, transaction code "S", Form 4

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" in each reported transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for both transactions"

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.

transaction code "S" financial

"transaction_code: "S" described as "Sale in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) header describing the report type"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Briggs Andrew J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

130 E. LINE ST

(Street)

GENEVA INDIANA 46740

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC [ FMAO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Director

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/26/2026		S		3,000	D	$27.59	225,085	D
Common Stock	05/27/2026		S		3,000	D	$27.78	222,085	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	//s//Melinda L. Gies, Attorney in Fact	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report?

Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 6,000 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock in two open-market transactions. These sales were disclosed on Form 4 and classify as non-derivative transactions involving the company’s regular Common Stock.

On what dates did Andrew J. Briggs sell FMAO shares and at what prices?

Briggs sold 3,000 FMAO common shares on May 26, 2026 at $27.59 per share and another 3,000 shares on May 27, 2026 at $27.78. Both transactions are reported as open-market sales of non-derivative Common Stock.

How many FMAO shares does Andrew J. Briggs hold after the reported sales?

Following the reported transactions, Andrew J. Briggs directly holds 222,085 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock. This figure reflects his position after selling a total of 6,000 shares across the two disclosed open-market trades.

What type of transactions were reported in the FMAO Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 filing for FMAO shows two non-derivative transactions classified as open-market sales of Common Stock under transaction code “S.” Each involved 3,000 shares sold directly by Andrew J. Briggs at prices around the high twenty-dollar range.

How many total FMAO shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell in this Form 4?

Briggs sold a combined 6,000 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock. The filing’s transaction summary lists two open-market sale transactions, each for 3,000 shares, resulting in a net-sell direction of 6,000 shares overall.