Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) director Briggs sells 6,000 common shares in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs sold shares in two recent open-market transactions. He sold 3,000 shares of Common Stock at $29.98 on June 26 and 3,000 shares at $29.62 on June 25. After these sales, he continues to hold 156,550 shares directly.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($178,800)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Briggs Andrew J
Role
Director
Sold
6,000 shs ($179K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $29.98 | $90K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $29.62 | $89K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 156,550 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold June 26: 3,000 shares
Shares sold June 25: 3,000 shares
Total shares sold: 6,000 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold June 26
3,000 shares
Common Stock sold at $29.98 per share
Shares sold June 25
3,000 shares
Common Stock sold at $29.62 per share
Total shares sold
6,000 shares
Net open-market sales across two days
Shares held after transactions
156,550 shares
Direct ownership following June 26 sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each Common Stock transaction"
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
"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transactions"
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
"transaction_type: "non-derivative" indicating direct share trades"
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report?
Andrew J. Briggs reported open-market sales of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) Common Stock. He sold 3,000 shares on June 25 at $29.62 and another 3,000 shares on June 26 at $29.98, for total reported sales of 6,000 shares.
Were Andrew J. Briggs’ FMAO transactions open-market sales or another type?
The filing classifies Andrew J. Briggs’ FMAO trades as open-market sales of non-derivative Common Stock. Both transactions carry code “S,” described as a sale in open market or private transaction, indicating straightforward share disposals rather than option exercises or derivative-related activity.
Does the FMAO Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative positions?
The Form 4 for FMAO shows only non-derivative Common Stock transactions by Andrew J. Briggs. The derivative summary is empty, and there are no listed option exercises, conversion events, or other derivative trades reported in this particular insider filing.