Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) director sells 6,000 shares, keeps 135,550
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs sold shares of Common Stock in two open-market transactions. He sold 3,000 shares at $30.72 per share on July 7, 2026 and 3,000 shares at $30.15 per share on July 8, 2026, and held 135,550 shares afterward.
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Insights
Director executes small open-market sales while retaining a large share position.
Director Andrew J. Briggs executed two open-market sales totaling 6,000 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock at prices between $30.15 and $30.72 per share. These are straightforward non-derivative transactions.
After the sales, Briggs directly owns 135,550 shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity stake relative to the shares sold in this filing. There are no derivative positions reported, so this appears to be a routine trimming of holdings rather than an options-related event.
Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 6,000 shares ($182,610)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Briggs Andrew J
Role
null
Sold
6,000 shs ($183K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $30.15 | $90K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 3,000 | $30.72 | $92K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 135,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold July 7, 2026: 3,000 shares
Price July 7 sale: $30.72/share
Shares sold July 8, 2026: 3,000 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold July 7, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale at $30.72 per share
Price July 7 sale
$30.72/share
Common Stock open-market transaction
Shares sold July 8, 2026
3,000 shares
Open-market sale at $30.15 per share
Price July 8 sale
$30.15/share
Common Stock open-market transaction
Shares owned after transactions
135,550 shares
Direct Common Stock ownership after July 8, 2026 sale
Key Terms
open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative, Form 4
4 terms
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report?
Andrew J. Briggs reported two open-market sales of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, each for 3,000 shares, on July 7 and July 8, 2026. Both transactions were non-derivative and involved direct ownership in the company.
Were Andrew J. Briggs’s FMAO transactions option exercises or regular stock sales?
These transactions were regular stock sales, not option exercises. The Form 4 classifies both as non-derivative Common Stock with transaction code “S,” meaning open-market or private sales, and shows no associated conversion or exercise prices.
Does the Form 4 show any derivative securities for Andrew J. Briggs at FMAO?
The Form 4 derivative summary is empty, indicating no reported derivative transactions such as options or warrants in this filing. All activity disclosed involves non-derivative Common Stock sold directly in the market by Andrew J. Briggs.