Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) director receives 136-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SANGUINETTI KEVIN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp director Kevin Sanguinetti reported an equity award in company stock. On February 10, 2026, he was granted a restricted stock award of 136 shares of common stock, which vests after one year. Following this award, he directly owned 1,088 shares of common stock. As of the same date, additional indirect holdings were reported, including 3,921 shares held in a personal trust, 2,250 shares held by an LLC, and 727 shares held by his spouse, reflecting various forms of beneficial ownership rather than new open-market transactions.

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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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^*

SANGUINETTI KEVIN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

(Street)

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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								3,921	I	Held in a personal trust
Common Stock								2,250	I	Held by a LLC
Common Stock	02/17/2026	02/10/2026	A(1)		136	A	$0	1,088	D
Common Stock								727	I	Held by Spouse

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. As of February 10, 2026, Reporting Person was granted a restricted stock award of 136 shares of Issuer's common stock, which vests after one (1) year.

Remarks:

	Sanguinetti Kevin	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FMCB director Kevin Sanguinetti report?

Kevin Sanguinetti reported receiving a restricted stock award of 136 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock. The award was effective February 10, 2026 and represents an equity-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

When do the 136 restricted shares granted to FMCB’s Kevin Sanguinetti vest?

The 136 restricted shares granted to Kevin Sanguinetti vest after one year from the February 10, 2026 grant date. Until vesting, the shares are subject to restrictions typical of restricted stock awards used as director compensation.

How many FMCB shares does Kevin Sanguinetti own directly after the reported grant?

After the reported restricted stock grant, Kevin Sanguinetti directly owned 1,088 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings only and does not include additional indirect holdings through a trust, LLC, or spouse.

What indirect holdings in FMCB stock are associated with Kevin Sanguinetti?

Indirect holdings associated with Kevin Sanguinetti include 3,921 shares held in a personal trust, 2,250 shares held by an LLC, and 727 shares held by his spouse. These positions indicate beneficial ownership through related entities and family, not new market transactions.

Was the 136-share FMCB award to Kevin Sanguinetti a market purchase?

No, the 136 shares were described as a restricted stock award, categorized as a grant or other acquisition. The Form 4 lists the transaction under code “A” with a per-share price of $0, reflecting equity compensation instead of an open-market buy.

What role does Kevin Sanguinetti hold at Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB)?

Kevin Sanguinetti is identified as a director of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. The reported restricted stock award and share holdings relate to his status as a board member and the associated equity-based compensation structure.