Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) CEO gains shares through employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tyler J. Wilcox increased his direct holdings of common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. He acquired 161.0594 shares of common stock at a price of $27.94 per share. Following this plan transaction, he directly holds a total of 67,665.0749 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Wilcox Tyler J

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	161.059	$27.94	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,665.075 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 161.0594 shares Transaction price: $27.94 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 67,665.0749 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 161.0594 shares Common Stock via employee stock purchase plan

Transaction price $27.94 per share Employee stock purchase plan transaction price

Direct holdings after transaction 67,665.0749 shares Total direct common shares following plan acquisition

Restructuring-designated shares 161.0594 shares Shares tagged as restructuring under code J

Key Terms

employee stock purchase plan, Common Stock, Form 4, Other acquisition or disposition

4 terms

employee stock purchase plan financial

"Shares acquired as a result of participation in an employee stock purchase plan."

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction."

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) detailing the CEO’s transaction."

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.

Other acquisition or disposition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Other acquisition or disposition" for code J."

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

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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^*

Wilcox Tyler J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

138 PUTNAM STREET

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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	03/31/2026		J(1)		161.0594	A	$27.94	67,665.0749	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:

1. Shares acquired as a result of participation in an employee stock purchase plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jason A. Silcott, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Wilcox	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PEBO CEO Tyler J. Wilcox report in this Form 4?

Tyler J. Wilcox reported acquiring additional Common Stock of Peoples Bancorp Inc. The shares were obtained through participation in an employee stock purchase plan, reflecting routine, compensation-related ownership growth rather than an open-market trade.

How many PEBO shares did the CEO acquire through the stock purchase plan?

The CEO acquired 161.0594 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. common stock. These shares were credited as part of an employee stock purchase plan, which allows employees to buy company shares under plan terms.

At what price were the newly acquired PEBO shares recorded?

The newly acquired shares were recorded at $27.94 per share. This figure represents the transaction price per share associated with the employee stock purchase plan entry disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) shares does the CEO now directly hold?

After this transaction, Tyler J. Wilcox directly holds 67,665.0749 common shares. This total reflects his direct ownership position following the addition of shares from the employee stock purchase plan.

Was this PEBO CEO transaction an open-market buy or a plan-related acquisition?

This transaction was a plan-related acquisition, not an open-market trade. Footnotes state the shares were acquired through an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a routine participation-based increase in ownership.