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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEOPLES BANCORP INC executive Michael Ryan Kirkham, EVP and General Counsel, reported a small routine transaction in company common stock. On this date, he acquired 9.1883 shares at $32.65 per share through participation in an employee stock purchase plan. Following this plan-related acquisition, his directly held position in PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock increased to 16,309.2687 shares.

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	9.188	$32.65	$300.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,309.269 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 9.1883 shares Purchase price: $32.65 per share Total holdings after transaction: 16,309.2687 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 9.1883 shares Employee stock purchase plan transaction

Purchase price $32.65 per share ESPP acquisition price

Total holdings after transaction 16,309.2687 shares Directly owned PEBO common stock

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""

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):"

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.

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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^*

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)
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)		9.1883	A	$32.65	16,309.2687	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	07/02/2026
	** 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?

Michael Ryan Kirkham reported acquiring 9.1883 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock. The shares were obtained through an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a routine, compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market trade or discretionary investment decision.

At what price did Michael Ryan Kirkham acquire PEBO shares in the plan?

He acquired 9.1883 shares at a price of $32.65 per share. This price is reported as the transaction price in the Form 4 and reflects the cost basis for shares purchased through the employee stock purchase plan.

How many PEBO shares does Michael Ryan Kirkham hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Michael Ryan Kirkham directly holds 16,309.2687 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP INC common stock. This total includes the additional 9.1883 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan described in the Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the PEBO Form 4 transaction (buy or sell)?

The Form 4 reflects an acquisition of PEOPLES BANCORP INC shares through an employee stock purchase plan. It is coded as an "other" transaction type, not an open-market buy or sell, and is classified as plan-based share accumulation.

Does the PEBO Form 4 indicate any derivative or option exercises?

The Form 4 does not show any derivative or option exercises for Michael Ryan Kirkham. The only reported activity is the acquisition of 9.1883 common shares via an employee stock purchase plan, with no derivative positions listed in the derivative summary.