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

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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC director Andrew J. Briggs reported a series of open-market sales of Common Stock. He sold 3,000 shares at $30.09 on June 29, 2026, 3,000 shares at $30.46 on June 30, 2026, and 3,000 shares at $30.58 on July 1, 2026, totaling 9,000 shares. After these transactions, he directly holds 147,550 Common Stock shares.

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Director sells 9,000 FMAO shares in routine-sized trades.

Director Andrew J. Briggs executed three open-market sales of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, totaling 9,000 shares around $30 per share. These are straightforward, non-derivative transactions, with no related option exercises or derivative activity shown.

Post-transaction, Briggs still directly owns 147,550 shares, so the sold amount represents a relatively small portion of his reported holdings. The filing does not reference trading plans or unusual structures, so this appears as routine portfolio management rather than a transformative ownership change.

Insider Briggs Andrew J
Role null
Sold 9,000 shs ($273K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $30.58 $92K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $30.46 $91K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $30.09 $90K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 147,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Total shares sold 9,000 shares Open-market sales of Common Stock
Sale price June 29, 2026 $30.09 per share 3,000 Common Stock shares sold
Sale price June 30, 2026 $30.46 per share 3,000 Common Stock shares sold
Sale price July 1, 2026 $30.58 per share 3,000 Common Stock shares sold
Shares held after trades 147,550 shares Direct ownership after July 1, 2026 sale
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each Common Stock transaction"
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" in all three 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.
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.
non-derivative financial
"transaction_type: "non-derivative" on each reported sale"
transaction code S regulatory
"transaction_code: "S" meaning Sale in open market or private transaction"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
X
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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/29/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/29/2026S3,000D$30.09153,550D
Common Stock06/30/2026S3,000D$30.46150,550D
Common Stock07/01/2026S3,000D$30.58147,550D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
//s//Melinda L. Gies, Attorney in Fact07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Andrew J. Briggs report for FMAO?

Andrew J. Briggs reported three open-market sales of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, each for 3,000 shares, on June 29, June 30, and July 1, 2026, at prices slightly above $30 per share.

How many FMAO shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell in total?

Across three open-market transactions, Andrew J. Briggs sold a total of 9,000 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, with each trade involving 3,000 shares at prices between $30.09 and $30.58 per share.

What is Andrew J. Briggs’ remaining FMAO shareholding after these sales?

Following the reported open-market sales, Andrew J. Briggs directly holds 147,550 shares of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock, according to the Form 4 data summarizing his position after the July 1, 2026 transaction.

At what prices did Andrew J. Briggs sell his FMAO shares?

The reported sales occurred at three distinct prices: $30.09 per share on June 29, $30.46 per share on June 30, and $30.58 per share on July 1, 2026, all for FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC Common Stock.