Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) director adds 1,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. director Dwight Eric Smith made an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $34.51 per share. This transaction increased his direct ownership to 9,256.1792 shares, showing he added modestly to his personal stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($34,510)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Smith Dwight Eric

Role null

Bought 1,000 shs ($35K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,000	$34.51	$35K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,256.179 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,000 shares Purchase price: $34.51 per share Shares owned after: 9,256.1792 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 1,000 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $34.51 per share Price paid in the open-market transaction

Shares owned after 9,256.1792 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings post-transaction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Smith Dwight Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

138 PUTNAM ST

(Street)

MARIETTA OHIO 45750

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEOPLES BANCORP INC [ PEBO ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026

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	04/27/2026		P		1,000	A	$34.51	9,256.1792	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:

Remarks:

	/s/ Jason A. Silcott, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Smith	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBO director Dwight Eric Smith report?

Director Dwight Eric Smith reported an open-market purchase of 1,000 Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) Common Stock shares. He bought the shares at $34.51 each, and after this transaction his direct ownership increased to 9,256.1792 shares according to the Form 4 filing details.

At what price did the PEBO director buy the 1,000 shares?

The 1,000 Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) shares were purchased at $34.51 per share. This price reflects an open-market transaction, meaning the director bought shares on the public market rather than through a grant or option exercise, indicating a straightforward cash investment.

How many PEBO shares does Dwight Eric Smith own after this purchase?

Following the reported transaction, Dwight Eric Smith directly owns 9,256.1792 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. This figure comes from the Form 4 disclosure and reflects his total direct holdings after buying 1,000 shares in the open market at $34.51 per share.

Was the PEBO insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) insider transaction was a purchase. Director Dwight Eric Smith executed an open-market buy of 1,000 Common Stock shares at $34.51 per share, increasing his direct holdings to a reported total of 9,256.1792 shares after the transaction.

Did the PEBO director’s Form 4 involve any derivative securities?

No, the reported transaction involved only non-derivative Common Stock. The Form 4 identifies the security as Common Stock and classifies the transaction as an open-market purchase, with no accompanying derivative exercises or positions shown in the derivativeSummary for this filing.