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Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) director Briggs sells 6,000 shares in plan trades

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. director Andrew J. Briggs reported two open‑market sales of Common Stock under a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan. On July 27, 2026 he sold 3,000 shares at $30.98 per share, and on July 28, 2026 he sold 3,000 shares at $31.59 per share, for total reported sales of 6,000 shares.

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Insider Briggs Andrew J
Role Director
Sold 6,000 shs ($188K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $31.59 $95K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $30.98 $93K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 93,550 shares (Direct)
Total shares sold 6000 shares Aggregate Common Stock sales reported for July 27–28, 2026
Shares sold on 2026-07-27 3000 shares Common Stock sold at $30.98 per share in open market or private transaction
Price on 2026-07-27 $30.98 per share Sale price for 3,000 Common Stock shares
Shares sold on 2026-07-28 3000 shares Common Stock sold at $31.59 per share in open market or private transaction
Price on 2026-07-28 $31.59 per share Sale price for 3,000 Common Stock shares
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is affirmed for these transactions"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for both reported sales"
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.

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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, totaling 6,000 shares over July 27–28, 2026, at per‑share prices of $30.98 and $31.59.

How many FMAO shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell on July 27, 2026?

On July 27, 2026, Andrew J. Briggs sold 3,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. Common Stock at a price of $30.98 per share in an open‑market or private transaction.

What was the July 28, 2026 FMAO insider sale reported by Briggs?

On July 28, 2026, Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 3,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. Common Stock at $31.59 per share in an open‑market or private transaction, according to the Form 4 filing.

Were Andrew J. Briggs’ FMAO stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. indicates the Rule 10b5‑1 checkbox is affirmed, meaning the reported July 2026 stock sales were executed under a pre‑established trading plan.

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

Across the two reported transactions, Andrew J. Briggs sold a total of 6,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. Common Stock, as summarized in the Form 4 transaction totals.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/27/2026S3,000D$30.9896,550D
Common Stock07/28/2026S3,000D$31.5993,550D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
//s//Melinda L. Gies, Attorney in Fact07/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)