FARMERS & MERCHANTS (NASDAQ: FMAO) EVP receives 2,157-share stock award

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Gerken David R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Executive Vice President David R. Gerken reported an award of 2,157 shares of common stock at $25.86 per share. These shares were granted under the company’s Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and increase his direct holdings to 8,562 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gerken David R

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,157	$25.86	$56K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,562 shares (Direct)

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 05:05 PM

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

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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

43567

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/02/2026		A		2,157⁽¹⁾	A	$25.86	8,562	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock acquired as a result of stock awards issued pursuant to the Company's Long -Term Stock Incentive Plan.

	/s/Melinda L. Gies//Attorney in Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FMAO executive David R. Gerken report?

David R. Gerken reported receiving 2,157 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock. The shares were granted as a stock award under the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, rather than purchased on the open market, and increase his direct ownership stake.

At what price were the FMAO stock awards granted to David R. Gerken?

The 2,157 awarded FMAO shares were valued at $25.86 per share. This price is used for reporting the grant on the Form 4 and reflects the stock’s value for compensation purposes under the company’s Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.

How many FMAO shares does David R. Gerken own after this Form 4 transaction?

After receiving the stock award, David R. Gerken directly owns 8,562 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC common stock. This total reflects his holdings immediately following the 2,157-share grant reported in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

Was the FMAO insider transaction a market purchase or a stock award?

The FMAO insider transaction was a stock award, not a market purchase. Footnotes explain the 2,157 shares were acquired through stock awards issued under the company’s Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, consistent with equity-based executive compensation practices.

What is the role of David R. Gerken at FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO)?

David R. Gerken serves as an Executive Vice President at FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation through a grant of 2,157 common shares, aligning his interests with shareholders via the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.

Does the FMAO Form 4 indicate David R. Gerken’s ownership is direct or indirect?

The Form 4 shows David R. Gerken’s ownership as direct. The 2,157 granted shares and the post-transaction total of 8,562 shares are reported with a direct ownership code, indicating he personally holds voting and investment authority over these common shares.