FARMERS & Merchants (NASDAQ: FMAO) director sells 9,000 shares in June

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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling a total of 9,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions over three days at prices between $28.39 and $28.80 per share. Following these sales, he directly holds 177,550 shares of the company’s Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 9,000 shares ($257,460)

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider Briggs Andrew J

Role null

Sold 9,000 shs ($257K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$28.63	$86K
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$28.39	$85K
Sale	Common Stock	3,000	$28.80	$86K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 177,550 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold June 15, 2026: 3,000 shares at $28.80 Shares sold June 16, 2026: 3,000 shares at $28.39 Shares sold June 17, 2026: 3,000 shares at $28.63 +4 more

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Shares sold June 15, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.80 Open-market sale of Common Stock

Shares sold June 16, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.39 Open-market sale of Common Stock

Shares sold June 17, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.63 Open-market sale of Common Stock

Total shares sold 9,000 shares Aggregate of three open-market sales

Shares owned after transactions 177,550 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after June 17, 2026 sale

Highest sale price $28.80 per share June 15, 2026 transaction

Lowest sale price $28.39 per share June 16, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative, Form 4

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open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

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.

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (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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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 05:26 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 05:25 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

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).

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
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

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)
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	06/15/2026		S		3,000	D	$28.8	183,550	D
Common Stock	06/16/2026		S		3,000	D	$28.39	180,550	D
Common Stock	06/17/2026		S		3,000	D	$28.63	177,550	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:

	//s//Melinda L. Gies, Attorney in Fact	06/17/2026
	** 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider activity did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report on this Form 4?

Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 9,000 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) Common Stock in three open-market sales. Each transaction involved 3,000 shares executed on June 15, June 16, and June 17, 2026.

At what prices did Andrew J. Briggs sell FMAO Common Stock?

Briggs sold FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) Common Stock at prices between $28.39 and $28.80 per share. Individual transactions priced at $28.80, $28.39, and $28.63 respectively reflect typical open-market sales activity.

How many FMAO shares does Andrew J. Briggs own after these transactions?

After the reported sales, Andrew J. Briggs directly owns 177,550 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO) Common Stock. This figure comes from the most recent transaction entry, which lists his post-transaction direct holdings in the issuer’s shares.

Over what period did the reported FMAO insider sales by Andrew J. Briggs occur?

The reported sales by Andrew J. Briggs occurred over three consecutive days: June 15, June 16, and June 17, 2026. Each day’s Form 4 line item records a separate open-market sale of 3,000 FMAO Common Stock shares.

What type of transactions did Andrew J. Briggs report for his FMAO holdings?

Briggs reported non-derivative transactions classified as open-market sales of FMAO Common Stock. The Form 4 uses transaction code “S,” described as a sale in an open market or private transaction, with no derivative security exercises reported.

Does the Form 4 show any derivative securities for Andrew J. Briggs in FMAO?

The Form 4 shows no derivative security positions for Andrew J. Briggs in FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC (FMAO). The derivative summary is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or other derivative instruments reported in this filing.