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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) director sells 12,000 company shares

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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling common stock in several open-market transactions. He sold a total of 12,000 shares of Common Stock over three days at prices between $28.66 and $29.17 per share. After these sales, he directly holds 162,550 shares of the company’s common stock, indicating he retains a substantial ongoing ownership position.

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Insider Briggs Andrew J
Role null
Sold 12,000 shs ($346K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $29.17 $88K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $28.66 $86K
Sale Common Stock 6,000 $28.72 $172K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 162,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold June 24, 2026 3,000 shares at $29.17 Open-market sale of Common Stock
Shares sold June 23, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.66 Open-market sale of Common Stock
Shares sold June 22, 2026 6,000 shares at $28.72 Open-market sale of Common Stock
Total shares sold 12,000 shares Aggregate across three open-market sales
Shares owned after transactions 162,550 shares Director’s direct ownership of Common Stock
Common Stock financial
"He sold a total of 12,000 shares of Common Stock over three days"
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
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" for each 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.
Form 4 regulatory
"These trades were disclosed in a Form 4 insider transaction 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.
net-sell financial
"transactionSummary shows a net-sell direction of -12,000 shares"
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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)
06/22/2026
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 Stock06/22/2026S6,000D$28.72168,550D
Common Stock06/23/2026S3,000D$28.66165,550D
Common Stock06/24/2026S3,000D$29.17162,550D
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 Fact06/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

FAQ

What insider activity did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) report for Andrew J. Briggs?

Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 12,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock in open-market transactions. These trades occurred over three days and were disclosed in a Form 4 insider transaction report filed with regulators.

How many Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell and at what prices?

Andrew J. Briggs sold a total of 12,000 Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common shares. The sales were executed at per-share prices of $28.66, $28.72, and $29.17 across three separate trading days, reflecting closely grouped transaction levels.

Over what dates did Andrew J. Briggs sell Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) shares?

Andrew J. Briggs sold Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock on three consecutive days: June 22, 2026, June 23, 2026, and June 24, 2026. Each day’s transactions involved open-market sales of the company’s common shares.

How many Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) shares does Andrew J. Briggs own after the reported sales?

Following the reported open-market sales, Andrew J. Briggs directly owns 162,550 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining equity stake after disposing of the 12,000 shares over three trading days.

Were Andrew J. Briggs’s Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) trades open-market sales?

Yes, all reported transactions by Andrew J. Briggs were coded as “S” open-market sales. The filing describes them as sales of common stock in open-market or private transactions, with specified per-share prices and resulting updated share ownership.