Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) Chief of Staff logs tax-related share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. Chief of Staff Matthew Edgell reported a routine share withholding related to equity compensation. On 02/06/2026, 894 shares of common stock were disposed of at $34.18 per share under transaction code "F," typically indicating shares withheld to cover taxes. Following this transaction, Edgell directly beneficially owned 18,543.0037 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. common stock.

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^*

Edgell Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

138 PUTNAM STREET

P.O. BOX 738

(Street)

MARIETTA OH 45750

(City) (State) (Zip)

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 of Staff

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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	02/06/2026		F		894	D	$34.18	18,543.0037	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. Edgell	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBO Chief of Staff Matthew Edgell report?

Matthew Edgell reported a disposition of 894 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. common stock. The transaction occurred on 02/06/2026 and was coded "F," which generally reflects shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on equity compensation awards.

At what price were the PEBO shares in Matthew Edgell’s Form 4 transaction valued?

The 894 Peoples Bancorp Inc. common shares in the Form 4 transaction were valued at $34.18 per share. This price is typically used for calculating the value of shares withheld to cover taxes on vested equity compensation awards.

How many PEBO shares does Matthew Edgell own after the reported Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Matthew Edgell beneficially owns 18,543.0037 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings immediately following the 894-share disposition reported on 02/06/2026 in the Form 4 filing.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the PEBO Form 4 for Matthew Edgell?

Transaction code "F" on the Form 4 indicates a tax-related transaction, usually shares withheld to pay taxes on equity compensation. In this case, 894 Peoples Bancorp Inc. shares were disposed of at $34.18 per share on 02/06/2026.

Is the PEBO Form 4 for Matthew Edgell a direct or indirect ownership transaction?

The Form 4 reports the transaction as direct ownership, marked with ownership code "D." This means the 18,543.0037 Peoples Bancorp Inc. shares following the transaction are directly held by Matthew Edgell, not through an intermediary entity.

What role does Matthew Edgell hold at Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO)?

Matthew Edgell is reported as an officer of Peoples Bancorp Inc., serving as Chief of Staff. His position and insider status require reporting changes in his beneficial ownership of company common stock on Form 4 filings with the SEC.