F&M Bank (NASDAQ: FMBM) EVP reports small tax-withholding share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

F&M Bank Corp executive Paul E. Eberly reported a small tax-related share disposition. On March 20, 2026, 197 shares of common stock were withheld at $30.59 per share to cover tax obligations. After this non-market transaction, he directly holds 9,636 common shares.

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Eberly Paul E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O F&M BANK

205 SOUTH MAIN STREET

(Street)

TIMBERVILLE VIRGINIA 22853

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
F&M BANK CORP [ fmbm ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP/Chief Lending Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/20/2026		F		197	D	$30.59	9,636	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Candy F. Barkley, Attorney-in-Fact	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FMBM executive Paul E. Eberly report?

Paul E. Eberly reported a tax-related share disposition involving 197 F&M Bank Corp common shares. These shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, rather than sold in the open market, as part of routine equity compensation administration.

Was the FMBM Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 for F&M Bank Corp shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. 197 shares were delivered at $30.59 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to equity compensation, a common non-discretionary administrative event.

How many FMBM shares does Paul E. Eberly hold after this transaction?

After the March 20, 2026 tax-withholding disposition, Paul E. Eberly directly holds 9,636 F&M Bank Corp common shares. This figure reflects his remaining ownership following the 197-share tax payment reported in the Form 4 filing.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the FMBM Form 4 filing?

Transaction code “F” in the F&M Bank Corp Form 4 indicates shares were used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In this case, 197 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to equity compensation, rather than sold for investment purposes.

What role does Paul E. Eberly hold at FMBM according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4, Paul E. Eberly serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at F&M Bank Corp. His reported transaction involves company common stock connected to his compensation, with shares withheld to cover tax liabilities.