Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) director sells 6,000 common shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling common stock in two open-market transactions. He sold 3,000 shares on July 2, 2026 at $31.53 per share and another 3,000 shares on July 6, 2026 at $30.67 per share, for a total of 6,000 shares sold. After these sales, he directly holds 141,550 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($186,600)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Briggs Andrew J
Role
null
Sold
6,000 shs ($187K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $30.67 | $92K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $31.53 | $95K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 141,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold July 6, 2026: 3,000 shares
Shares sold July 2, 2026: 3,000 shares
Total shares sold: 6,000 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold July 6, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale at $30.67 per share
Shares sold July 2, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale at $31.53 per share
Total shares sold
6,000 shares
Combined open-market sales reported in this Form 4
Holding after transactions
141,550 shares
Direct ownership of common stock following sales
Sale price July 6, 2026
$30.67 per share
Common stock open-market sale
Sale price July 2, 2026
$31.53 per share
Common stock open-market sale
Key Terms
Form 4, open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative
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Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 reports that director Andrew J. Briggs sold 6,000 shares"
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.
open-market sale financial
"He sold 3,000 shares on July 2, 2026 at $31.53 per share in an 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.
Common Stock financial
"These trades involved Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. 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.
non-derivative financial
"All reported transactions involve non-derivative common stock"
FAQ
What does the latest Form 4 for FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) show?
The Form 4 reports that director Andrew J. Briggs sold 6,000 shares of common stock in two open-market transactions. These trades occurred on July 2 and July 6, 2026, and were executed at prices slightly above $30 per share.
Were the FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) Form 4 transactions open-market trades or something else?
The Form 4 classifies both transactions as open-market sales of common stock, coded as “S.” This indicates the shares were sold on the market or in private transactions rather than being related to option exercises, gifts, or tax withholding events.
Did the FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) Form 4 include any derivative securities activity?
The filing shows no derivative securities activity for this period. All reported transactions involve non-derivative common stock, and the derivative section of the summary lists zero exercises and no remaining derivative positions tied to these trades.