CFO of Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) acquires stock through ESPP plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. executive Kathryn M. Bailey, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, increased her direct holdings of common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. She acquired 45.9418 shares at a price of $32.65 per share and now directly owns 47,870.3823 shares in total. This transaction is coded as an “other” type event (transaction code J) and reflects routine participation in a company stock purchase program rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bailey Kathryn M

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 47,870.382 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 45.9418 shares Acquisition price: $32.65 per share Total holdings after transaction: 47,870.3823 shares +1 more

4 metrics

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

Acquisition price $32.65 per share Price for shares acquired through employee stock purchase plan

Total holdings after transaction 47,870.3823 shares Direct ownership of Peoples Bancorp common stock after Form 4 transaction

Restructuring-designated shares 45.9418 shares Shares classified as restructuring/other transaction (code J) in summary

Key Terms

Form 4, employee stock purchase plan, Common Stock, transaction code J

4 terms

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.

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.

transaction code J regulatory

""transaction_code": "J""

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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^*

Bailey Kathryn M

(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, Chief Financial 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	47,870.3823	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 Ms. Bailey	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PEBO CFO Kathryn M. Bailey report in this Form 4 filing?

Kathryn M. Bailey reported acquiring additional Peoples Bancorp common stock through an employee stock purchase plan. The transaction added 45.9418 shares at $32.65 per share, increasing her direct ownership to 47,870.3823 shares following the transaction.

How many PEBO shares does the CFO hold after this reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, the CFO directly holds 47,870.3823 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This figure includes the 45.9418 shares acquired through participation in the employee stock purchase plan detailed in this Form 4 filing.

What type of transaction is reflected in this PEBO Form 4 for the CFO?

The Form 4 shows an “other” type transaction, coded J, for the CFO. According to the footnote, the shares were acquired via an employee stock purchase plan, making it a routine compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market buy or sell.

At what price were the PEBO shares acquired in the CFO’s employee stock purchase plan?

The shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan were priced at $32.65 per share. This price applies to the 45.9418 Peoples Bancorp common shares added to the CFO’s direct holdings in the transaction reported in this Form 4.

Does this PEBO Form 4 indicate open-market buying or selling by the CFO?

This Form 4 does not indicate open-market buying or selling by the CFO. Instead, it reports an “other” acquisition, where 45.9418 shares were obtained through an employee stock purchase plan, a routine program-based transaction rather than a discretionary market trade.