Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) executive reports trust share transfer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Executive Vice President John W. Weubbe reported changes in his ownership of the company’s common stock. On December 10, 2025, 625 shares previously held indirectly through the company’s Non-Qualified Executive Retirement Plans were, in connection with the liquidation and distribution of the plans, distributed for no consideration to his family trust, which now holds 625 shares indirectly.

Weubbe is a trustee of the family trust, and he and a member of his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries, so he remains the beneficial owner of these shares. The filing also notes a previously reported restricted stock award of 774 shares of common stock granted on February 3, 2025, which vests ratably over a two-year term.

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^*

Weubbe John W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

121 W PINE STREET

(Street)

LODI CA 95240

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP [ FMCB ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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								774(1)	D
Common Stock	12/10/2025		G		625(2)	D	$0	625	I	Held in family trust

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:

1. Includes, as previously reported, grants on February 3, 2025 to Reporting Person of a RSA of 774 shares of Issuer's common stock, which will vest ratably over a two (2) year term.

2. Shares previously held indirectly through the Company's Non-Qualified Executive Retirement Plans, which, in connection with the liquidation and distribution of the Plans, were distributed by the Trustees of the Plan to Reporting Person's family trust on December 10, 2025, for no consideration. The Reporting Person is a trustee of the trust, and the Reporting Person and member of his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries of the trust. The Reporting Person remains the beneficial owner of the securities held by the trust.

Remarks:

	Weubbe John W	12/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock activity did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) report?

The company reported that Executive Vice President John W. Weubbe changed how some of his Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common shares are held, including a distribution of shares from a retirement plan into a family trust, while remaining the beneficial owner.

How many FMCB shares were moved into John W. Weubbe’s family trust?

625 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock previously held indirectly through the company’s Non-Qualified Executive Retirement Plans were distributed for no consideration to Weubbe’s family trust on December 10, 2025.

Does John W. Weubbe still beneficially own the FMCB shares held in the family trust?

Yes. The filing states that Weubbe is a trustee of the family trust, that he and a member of his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries, and that he remains the beneficial owner of the securities held by the trust.

What restricted stock award does the FMCB executive hold?

The reporting person holds a previously reported restricted stock award (RSA) of 774 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock, granted on February 3, 2025, which will vest ratably over a two-year term.

What is John W. Weubbe’s role at Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB)?

John W. Weubbe is identified as an Officer of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, serving as Executive Vice President.