Director at Farmers & Merchants (NASDAQ: FMAO) sells 9,000 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling a total of 9,000 shares of Common Stock in three open-market transactions on May 18–20, 2026. The shares were sold at prices between $26.44 and $27.06 per share.
After these sales, Briggs directly holds 234,085 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock, indicating he retains a substantial equity position in the company despite the recent dispositions.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 9,000 shares ($241,650)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Briggs Andrew J
Role
Director
Sold
9,000 shs ($242K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $27.06 | $81K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $27.05 | $81K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $26.44 | $79K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 234,085 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 9,000 shares
Shares sold per trade: 3,000 shares
Sale prices: $26.44, $27.05, $27.06 per share
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5 metrics
Total shares sold
9,000 shares
Aggregate open-market sales reported in Form 4
Shares sold per trade
3,000 shares
Each of three non-derivative open-market sales
Sale prices
$26.44, $27.05, $27.06 per share
Reported transaction prices for Common Stock
Shares held after transactions
234,085 shares
Direct ownership following May 20, 2026 sale
Number of sale transactions
3 transactions
Non-derivative open-market sales coded “S”
Key Terms
Common Stock, open-market sale, non-derivative, Form 4
4 terms
Common Stock financial
"reported selling a total of 9,000 shares of Common Stock in three open-market 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
"three open-market transactions on May 18–20, 2026"
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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type": "non-derivative" for each Common Stock sale"
Form 4 regulatory
"as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report"
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 three open-market sales totaling 9,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. The trades occurred over three days and reflect routine portfolio activity while leaving him with a sizeable remaining stake in the company.
What type of insider transactions were reported for FMAO in this Form 4?
All reported transactions were open-market sales of FMAO Common Stock coded as “S” on the Form 4. They are classified as non-derivative transactions, meaning they involved direct common shares rather than options or other derivative securities.