Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) EVP boosts stake through stock plan buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. executive Mark Augenstein, EVP of Operations, reported a routine ownership update. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 21.4745 shares of common stock at $27.94 per share through participation in an employee stock purchase plan. Following this transaction, he directly owns 26,846.8913 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This filing reflects a small, compensation-related increase in his holdings rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Augenstein Mark

Role EVP, Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	21.475	$27.94	$600.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,846.891 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 21.4745 shares Transaction price: $27.94 per share Post-transaction holdings: 26,846.8913 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 21.4745 shares Employee stock purchase plan on March 31, 2026

Transaction price $27.94 per share Recorded price for ESPP acquisition

Post-transaction holdings 26,846.8913 shares Direct ownership after ESPP purchase

Key Terms

employee stock purchase plan, Common Stock, Form 4

3 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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) for Peoples Bancorp Inc."

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^*

Augenstein Mark

(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, Operations

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)		21.4745	A	$27.94	26,846.8913	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. Augenstein	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) EVP Mark Augenstein report in this Form 4?

EVP of Operations Mark Augenstein reported acquiring additional Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) common shares through an employee stock purchase plan. The Form 4 records a small, routine increase in his direct ownership rather than a market-based trade.

How many Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) shares did Mark Augenstein acquire?

He acquired 21.4745 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This fractional share amount reflects purchases through an employee stock purchase plan, where contributions are periodically used to buy shares at prevailing plan terms.

At what price were the new Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) shares recorded?

The newly acquired shares were recorded at $27.94 per share. This price is shown as the transaction price for the 21.4745 shares purchased through the company’s employee stock purchase plan on March 31, 2026.

What is Mark Augenstein’s total Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) ownership after this transaction?

After the transaction, Mark Augenstein directly owns 26,846.8913 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This figure includes the 21.4745 shares acquired via the employee stock purchase plan and represents his updated direct holding.

Was this Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) Form 4 a buy or sell in the open market?

The filing does not show an open-market buy or sell. Instead, it reports shares acquired through an employee stock purchase plan, classified as an “other” type transaction rather than a typical market trade.