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FARMERS & MERCHANTS (NASDAQ: FMAO) director granted 645 common shares

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FRANK SIMON R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Frank R. Simon received a grant of 645 shares of Common Stock at $27.14 per share. This compensation-related award increased his direct holdings to 3,265 shares following the transaction. The filing reflects a routine equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider FRANK SIMON R.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 645 $27.14 $18K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,265 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares granted 645 shares Equity grant to director Frank R. Simon
Grant price $27.14 per share Reported transaction price for granted shares
Shares after transaction 3,265 shares Direct holdings following the grant
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""
transaction code A regulatory
"transaction_code: "A""
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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
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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*
FRANK SIMON R.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2950 WALNUT LAKE RD

(Street)
WEST BLOOMFIELD MICHIGAN 48323

(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)
06/04/2026
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 Stock06/04/2026A645A$27.143,265D
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 Fact06/04/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) disclose for Frank R. Simon?

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC reported that director Frank R. Simon received a grant of 645 shares of Common Stock. The award was recorded at $27.14 per share and classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition under transaction code A.

Was the FMAO insider transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a share grant, not an open-market purchase. It is coded as transaction type A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating routine equity compensation rather than a discretionary market trade in FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC stock.

How many FMAO shares does Frank R. Simon hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After receiving the 645-share grant, Frank R. Simon directly holds 3,265 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock. This total represents his reported direct ownership following the equity award disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

What price per share is associated with Frank R. Simon’s FMAO stock grant?

The grant to Frank R. Simon is reported at $27.14 per share for FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock. This value is the transaction price per share used for reporting the 645-share equity award on the Form 4 filing.

What does transaction code A mean in the FMAO Form 4 for Frank R. Simon?

Transaction code A on the Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. For FMAO, this means Frank R. Simon’s 645 shares were received as a compensation-related equity grant rather than bought or sold in the open market.