Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) CRO adds shares through employee stock purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. Chief Risk Officer Matthew Joseph Macia reported a routine share transaction through an employee stock purchase plan. On June 30, 2026, he acquired 45.9418 shares of common stock at $32.65 per share. Following this plan participation, his direct holdings in Peoples Bancorp common stock increased to 11,026.9824 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Macia Matthew Joseph

Role Chief Risk Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	45.942	$32.65	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,026.982 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 45.9418 shares Acquisition price: $32.65 per share Post-transaction holdings: 11,026.9824 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 45.9418 shares Common stock acquired via employee stock purchase plan on June 30, 2026

Acquisition price $32.65 per share Price for common stock under employee stock purchase plan

Post-transaction holdings 11,026.9824 shares Direct Peoples Bancorp common stock held after transaction

Key Terms

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

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"The Form 4 shows a routine plan-based transaction rather than an open-market trade"

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.

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.

Other acquisition or disposition financial

"The transaction is coded J, described as “Other acquisition or disposition.”"

Common Stock financial

"He obtained 45.9418 shares of Peoples Bancorp 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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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^*

Macia Matthew Joseph

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026

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	06/30/2026		J(1)		45.9418	A	$32.65	11,026.9824	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. Macia	07/02/2026
	** 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 Chief Risk Officer Matthew Macia report?

Matthew Joseph Macia reported acquiring Peoples Bancorp common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. The Form 4 shows a routine plan-based transaction rather than an open-market trade, classified as an “other acquisition or disposition” under code J.

How many PEBO shares did the Chief Risk Officer obtain in this transaction?

He obtained 45.9418 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. The shares were acquired through participation in an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a small, programmatic increase in his ownership rather than a large discretionary market purchase or sale.

At what price were Matthew Macia’s PEBO shares acquired under the stock plan?

The shares were acquired at $32.65 per share. This transaction reflects the price applied within the employee stock purchase plan on June 30, 2026, rather than a negotiated open-market trade executed independently by the Chief Risk Officer.

What are Matthew Macia’s total direct PEBO holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, his direct holdings total 11,026.9824 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This figure incorporates the additional 45.9418 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan participation reported in the Form 4 filing.

How is the PEBO insider transaction coded on the Form 4?

The transaction is coded J, described as “Other acquisition or disposition.” It is further explained in a footnote stating that the shares were acquired through participation in an employee stock purchase plan, distinguishing it from open-market buying or selling activity.

Does the PEBO Form 4 indicate any derivative securities or option exercises?

The filing shows no derivative security transactions or option exercises. The derivative summary is empty, and the single reported event involves common stock acquired via an employee stock purchase plan, without any associated conversion or exercise features.