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PEOPLES BANCORP (PEBO) EVP adds shares through employee stock purchase plan

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PEOPLES BANCORP INC executive Hugh J. Donlon reported a small share acquisition through a benefit plan. On March 31, he acquired 183.6077 shares of Common Stock at $27.94 per share via an employee stock purchase plan, a routine, non‑market transaction. Following this, his direct holdings total 23,865.2266 common shares.

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Insider Donlon Hugh J
Role EVP, Community Banking
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 183.608 $27.94 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,865.227 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired 183.6077 shares Common Stock acquired on March 31 via employee stock purchase plan
Transaction price $27.94 per share Price associated with the acquired Common Stock shares
Holdings after transaction 23,865.2266 shares Total direct PEOPLES BANCORP INC Common Stock held after the Form 4 event
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""
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""
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Donlon Hugh J

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Community Banking
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock03/31/2026J(1)183.6077A$27.9423,865.2266D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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. Donlon04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PEBO executive Hugh J. Donlon report in this Form 4?

Hugh J. Donlon reported acquiring 183.6077 PEOPLES BANCORP INC shares. The shares were obtained through participation in an employee stock purchase plan, rather than an open-market trade, and increased his direct Common Stock holdings to 23,865.2266 shares after the transaction.

Was the PEBO Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as an “other” transaction and footnotes state the shares were acquired through an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a routine compensation-related purchase mechanism rather than discretionary trading activity.

How many PEBO shares did Hugh J. Donlon hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Hugh J. Donlon directly held 23,865.2266 PEOPLES BANCORP INC Common Stock shares. This figure reflects his position following the acquisition of 183.6077 shares through the employee stock purchase plan recorded on March 31 under the Form 4 filing.

What price per share is associated with the PEBO Form 4 transaction?

The Form 4 lists a price of $27.94 per share for the 183.6077 Common Stock shares. This value is tied to shares acquired via the employee stock purchase plan and serves as the transaction price disclosed for this compensation-related acquisition in the filing.

What does transaction code J mean in this PEBO Form 4?

Transaction code J indicates an “other acquisition or disposition” of securities. In this case, footnotes clarify that the 183.6077 PEOPLES BANCORP INC shares were acquired through an employee stock purchase plan, classifying it as a routine, plan-driven acquisition rather than a standard market trade.