[8-K] FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Reports Material Event

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors has changed the record date for the company’s fourth quarter cash dividend. The record date, which determines which shareholders are entitled to receive the dividend, was moved from December 15, 2025 to December 4, 2025.

This update only affects timing of shareholder eligibility for the already-declared fourth quarter cash dividend and does not describe any change to the dividend type.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 24, 2025

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-26099	94-3327828
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

111 West Pine Street, Lodi, California	95240
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (209) 367-2300

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Not Applicable

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
None		Not applicable		Not applicable

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On November 24, 2025, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced the Board of Directors’ amendment of the record date for the fourth quarter cash dividend from December 15, 2025 to December 4, 2025, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibits
99	Press release announcing Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced the Board of Directors’ amendment of the record date for the fourth quarter cash dividend from December 15, 2025 to December 4, 2025, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
	By	/s/ Bart R. Olson
		Bart R. Olson
		Executive Vice President
		& Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 24, 2025

FAQ

What did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) announce in this 8-K?

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors amended the record date for the fourth quarter cash dividend, moving it from December 15, 2025 to December 4, 2025.

What is the new record date for FMCBs Q4 2025 cash dividend?

The new record date for Farmers & Merchants Bancorps fourth quarter cash dividend is December 4, 2025.

What was the prior record date for FMCBs fourth quarter cash dividend?

The prior record date for Farmers & Merchants Bancorps fourth quarter cash dividend was December 15, 2025, before it was amended to December 4, 2025.

Does the change in record date affect which FMCB shareholders receive the Q4 dividend?

Yes. Because the record date was moved to December 4, 2025, shareholders must be on record as of that earlier date to be entitled to the fourth quarter cash dividend.

Did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp disclose other financial changes in this 8-K?

The disclosure focuses on the Board of Directors amending the record date for the fourth quarter cash dividend and identifies a press release as an exhibit providing the same information.

Who signed the disclosure for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp?

The report was signed on behalf of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp by Bart R. Olson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.