EVP at Farmers & Merchants (NASDAQ: FMAO) sells 825 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Executive Vice President David R. Gerken reported an open-market sale of common stock. On June 11, 2026, he sold 825 shares of common stock at $28.16 per share.

After this transaction, he directly holds 7,509 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock, indicating he remains a meaningful shareholder while realizing some liquidity through this sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 825 shares ($23,232)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Gerken David R

Role Executive Vice President

Sold 825 shs ($23K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	825	$28.16	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,509 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 825 shares Sale price: $28.16 per share Shares held after sale: 7,509 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 825 shares Open-market sale of common stock on June 11, 2026

Sale price $28.16 per share Price received in the June 11, 2026 sale

Shares held after sale 7,509 shares Direct ownership following the reported transaction

Net shares sold 825 shares Net change in position from this Form 4 transaction

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, Executive Vice President

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"reported an open-market sale of common stock"

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

"sold 825 shares of common stock at $28.16 per share"

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.

Executive Vice President financial

"Executive Vice President David R. Gerken reported an open-market sale"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

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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).

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^*

Gerken David R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

787 FAIRWAY LANE

(Street)

WAUSEON OHIO 43567

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

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	06/11/2026		S		825	D	$28.16	7,509	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	06/15/2026
	** 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 David R. Gerken report for FMAO?

David R. Gerken reported selling 825 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock. The sale occurred on June 11, 2026, as an open-market transaction at $28.16 per share, and was disclosed on a Form 4 insider trading report.

What price did the FMAO executive receive per share in the sale?

The executive received $28.16 per share for the 825 shares sold. This price reflects the open-market transaction value reported, helping investors understand the approximate trading level at which the insider chose to sell common stock.

How many FMAO shares does David R. Gerken hold after the transaction?

After the reported sale, David R. Gerken directly holds 7,509 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction balance shows he continues to own a notable stake in the company despite selling a portion of his holdings.

Was the FMAO insider transaction an open-market sale or another type?

The transaction was an open-market sale of common stock, coded as an “S” transaction. This indicates the shares were sold on the market or via a private sale at the reported price of $28.16 per share on June 11, 2026.

What role does the insider in this FMAO Form 4 hold at the company?

The reporting person, David R. Gerken, serves as an Executive Vice President at Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. His officer status makes his equity transactions reportable under SEC rules on Form 4 as a company insider.