6,000 Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) shares sold by director Briggs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs reported two open-market sales of Common Stock. He sold 3,000 shares on May 21 at $27.37 per share and another 3,000 shares on May 22 at $27.74 per share, totaling 6,000 shares. After these transactions, he directly holds 228,085 shares of the company’s stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($165,330)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Briggs Andrew J

Role Director

Sold 6,000 shs ($165K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$27.74	$83K
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$27.37	$82K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 228,085 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold May 21: 3,000 shares Price May 21 sale: $27.37/share Shares sold May 22: 3,000 shares +3 more

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Shares sold May 21 3,000 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock at $27.37 per share

Price May 21 sale $27.37/share Open-market sale of 3,000 Common Stock shares

Shares sold May 22 3,000 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock at $27.74 per share

Price May 22 sale $27.74/share Open-market sale of 3,000 Common Stock shares

Total shares sold 6,000 shares Two open-market sales of Common Stock

Shares owned after latest sale 228,085 shares Direct ownership following May 22 transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market sale, Form 4, transaction code "S"

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for both 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.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each transaction entry"

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) summarizing insider transactions"

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.

transaction code "S" regulatory

"transaction_code: "S" with description "Sale in open market or private transaction""

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).

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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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	05/21/2026		S		3,000	D	$27.37	231,085	D
Common Stock	05/22/2026		S		3,000	D	$27.74	228,085	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	05/22/2026
	** 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 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) disclose for Andrew J. Briggs?

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp reported that director Andrew J. Briggs sold 6,000 shares of Common Stock in two open-market transactions. These sales occurred on May 21 and May 22 and are detailed in a Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell and at what prices?

Andrew J. Briggs sold 3,000 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp shares at $27.37 and another 3,000 shares at $27.74. Both transactions were open-market sales of Common Stock, totaling 6,000 shares sold across two consecutive days.

What is Andrew J. Briggs’ remaining stake in Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) after the sales?

After the reported sales, Andrew J. Briggs directly holds 228,085 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Common Stock. This post-transaction ownership figure reflects his remaining position as shown in the Form 4 filing’s ownership table.

Were the Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) insider transactions open-market sales?

Yes. Both transactions reported for Andrew J. Briggs are classified as open-market sales of Common Stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code “S,” described as a sale in an open market or private transaction, with specified share counts and prices.

How many total shares did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) director Andrew J. Briggs sell according to the Form 4?

The Form 4 shows that Andrew J. Briggs sold a total of 6,000 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Common Stock shares. This consists of two separate 3,000-share open-market transactions executed on consecutive days, with prices in the $27 per share range.