FARMERS & MERCHANTS (FMAO) director receives 645-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vernon David P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director David P. Vernon received a grant of 645 shares of common stock on June 4, 2026 at $27.14 per share. This compensation-related award increased his direct holdings to 50,471.44 shares, indicating a routine addition to his equity stake rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Vernon David P

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	645	$27.14	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,471.44 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 645 shares Grant price: $27.14 per share Shares owned after grant: 50,471.44 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 645 shares Grant of common stock on June 4, 2026

Grant price $27.14 per share Recorded transaction price for awarded shares

Shares owned after grant 50,471.44 shares Total direct FMAO holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did FMAO director David P. Vernon report?

David P. Vernon reported receiving a grant of 645 FMAO common shares as compensation. The award was recorded at a price of $27.14 per share, increasing his direct ownership stake in FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC.

Was the FMAO insider transaction by David P. Vernon a market buy or a grant?

The filing shows a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. Code A indicates a “grant, award, or other acquisition,” meaning the 645 FMAO shares were awarded rather than bought in the open market.

How many FMAO shares does David P. Vernon own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, David P. Vernon directly holds 50,471.44 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock. This total reflects his position following the addition of 645 awarded shares on June 4, 2026.

What price per share was used for David P. Vernon’s FMAO stock grant?

The 645-share grant to David P. Vernon was recorded at $27.14 per FMAO common share. This figure is the transaction price per share disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing data.

Does the FMAO Form 4 show any insider sales by David P. Vernon?

The Form 4 data reflect only an acquisition via grant and no sales. It lists one transaction coded A, meaning a grant, award, or similar acquisition of 645 FMAO common shares, with no dispositions reported.

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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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

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^*

Vernon David P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4550 E US HIGHWAY 36

(Street)

URBANA OHIO 43078

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/04/2026

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	06/04/2026		A		645	A	$27.14	50,471.44	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	06/04/2026
	** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)