Insider at PEOPLES BANCORP INC (PEBO) acquires shares through stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEOPLES BANCORP INC executive vice president and general counsel Michael Ryan Kirkham reported a small, routine change in his holdings of the company’s common stock. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 10.7372 shares through participation in an employee stock purchase plan at a price of $27.94 per share. Following this plan-related transaction, he directly owns 16,300.0804 shares of common stock. The filing characterizes the event as an “other acquisition or disposition,” reflecting its administrative, compensation-linked nature rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kirkham Michael Ryan

Role EVP/General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	10.737	$27.94	$300.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,300.08 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 10.7372 shares Purchase price: $27.94 per share Total shares after transaction: 16,300.0804 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 10.7372 shares Acquired through employee stock purchase plan on March 31, 2026

Purchase price $27.94 per share Price for employee stock purchase plan acquisition

Total shares after transaction 16,300.0804 shares Direct holdings following March 31, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

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

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.

Other acquisition or disposition financial

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

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): transaction by Michael Ryan Kirkham."

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

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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^*

Kirkham Michael Ryan

(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)
	EVP/General Counsel

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)		10.7372	A	$27.94	16,300.0804	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. Kirkham	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PEBO executive Michael Ryan Kirkham report in this Form 4 filing?

He reported a small change in his PEOPLES BANCORP INC holdings. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 10.7372 shares of common stock through an employee stock purchase plan, reflecting routine participation rather than an open-market trade.

How many PEBO shares did Michael Ryan Kirkham acquire and at what price?

He acquired 10.7372 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock at $27.94 per share. The acquisition came via an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a compensation-related transaction instead of a discretionary open-market purchase.

What are Michael Ryan Kirkham’s total PEBO holdings after this transaction?

After the employee stock purchase plan transaction, he directly holds 16,300.0804 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock. This figure reflects his position immediately following the March 31, 2026 acquisition reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was this PEBO insider transaction an open-market buy or sell?

No, it was not an open-market buy or sell. The Form 4 uses code J for “other acquisition or disposition,” and a footnote explains the shares were acquired through an employee stock purchase plan rather than market trading.

What does the employee stock purchase plan mean for PEBO insider activity?

The employee stock purchase plan allows insiders like Michael Ryan Kirkham to acquire small amounts of PEOPLES BANCORP INC stock on favorable terms. Such plan-based acquisitions are routine compensation-related events, offering limited insight into discretionary trading sentiment.