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Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) director sells 9,000 shares in plan

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc director Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 9,000 shares of common stock in three open-market or private transactions on August 3–5, 2026, at prices between $33.6700 and $34.7600 per share, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider Briggs Andrew J
Role Director
Sold 9,000 shs ($306K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $34.76 $104K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $33.67 $101K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $33.69 $101K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 75,550 shares (Direct)
Total shares sold 9000 shares Aggregate common stock sales reported by Andrew J. Briggs
Shares sold per day 3000.0000 shares Each of the three transactions on 2026-08-03, 2026-08-04, and 2026-08-05
Sale price 2026-08-03 33.6900 per share Common stock sale of 3000.0000 shares on 2026-08-03
Sale price 2026-08-04 33.6700 per share Common stock sale of 3000.0000 shares on 2026-08-04
Sale price 2026-08-05 34.7600 per share Common stock sale of 3000.0000 shares on 2026-08-05
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Transactions were affirmed as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open market or private transaction financial
"Transaction code description notes a sale in open market or private transaction"
Common Stock financial
"Security title for each reported transaction is 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.

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FAQ

What insider stock activity did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) disclose?
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) disclosed that director Andrew J. Briggs sold 9,000 shares of common stock. The sales occurred over three days in early August 2026 at per-share prices in the low- to mid-$30s under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many FMAO shares did Andrew J. Briggs sell and over what period?
Andrew J. Briggs sold a total of 9,000 FMAO shares over three consecutive days. He sold 3,000 shares each on August 3, 4, and 5, 2026, in separate open-market or private transactions reported in the insider filing.

At what prices were the recent FMAO insider share sales executed?
The reported FMAO insider sales were executed at $33.6700, $33.6900, and $34.7600 per share. Each price corresponds to a 3,000-share sale of common stock on August 3, 4, and 5, 2026, respectively, according to the transaction details.

Were the recent FMAO director share sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing affirms that the transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such pre-arranged trading plans allow insiders to schedule trades in advance, helping separate trading decisions from day-to-day access to nonpublic information.

What role does Andrew J. Briggs hold at Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO)?
Andrew J. Briggs is identified in the filing as a director of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. His reported transactions involve sales of the company’s common stock, conducted directly rather than through an intermediate entity or indirect ownership structure.
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
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).
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)
08/03/2026		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 Stock08/03/2026S3,000D$33.6981,550D
Common Stock08/04/2026S3,000D$33.6778,550D
Common Stock08/05/2026S3,000D$34.7675,550D
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 Fact08/05/2026
** 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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR