Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) director receives 645-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc director Lori Ann Johnston reported an acquisition of company stock through an equity grant. She received 645 shares of Common Stock at a reported price of $27.14 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 3,416.84 shares after the transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Johnston Lori Ann

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	645	$27.14	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,416.84 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 645 shares Grant price: $27.14 per share Shares held after: 3,416.84 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 645 shares Equity grant to director Lori Ann Johnston

Grant price $27.14 per share Reported price for 645-share award

Shares held after 3,416.84 shares Direct ownership after grant

Transaction date 2026-06-04 Date of reported grant transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"Security title reported as 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 acquisition financial

"Transaction classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition."

Form 4 regulatory

"Insider transaction reported on 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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did FMAO director Lori Ann Johnston report?

Director Lori Ann Johnston reported receiving 645 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc Common Stock as an equity grant. The transaction is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

At what price was the FMAO stock grant to Lori Ann Johnston recorded?

The stock grant to Lori Ann Johnston was recorded at $27.14 per share. This figure represents the reported price per share used for the 645-share award of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc Common Stock.

How many FMAO shares does Lori Ann Johnston hold after this transaction?

After the grant, Lori Ann Johnston holds 3,416.84 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc Common Stock directly. This total reflects her updated ownership position following the 645-share equity award reported in the filing.

Was the FMAO insider transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation-related grant, not an open-market buy. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating shares were awarded to Lori Ann Johnston rather than purchased on the open market.

What type of security did Lori Ann Johnston receive from Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc (FMAO)?

Lori Ann Johnston received Common Stock of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. The Form 4 specifies the security title as Common Stock, with 645 shares granted and 3,416.84 shares held directly after the transaction.

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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Johnston Lori Ann

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10410 S RIVER ROAD

(Street)

GRAND RAPIDS OHIO 43522

(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
	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)

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	06/04/2026		A		645	A	$27.14	3,416.84	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	06/04/2026
	** 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)