Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) EVP acquires additional shares through employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. executive Mark Augenstein recorded a small share acquisition through an employee stock purchase plan. On this Form 4, the EVP of Operations acquired 18.3767 shares of Common Stock at $32.65 per share via plan participation, a routine compensation-related transaction rather than an open-market trade.

Following this plan purchase, Augenstein directly holds 26,865.268 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. The filing does not show any open-market buying or selling, and the scale of the transaction is minor compared with his overall reported holdings.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Augenstein Mark

Role EVP, Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	18.377	$32.65	$600.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,865.268 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 18.3767 shares Acquisition price: $32.65 per share Holdings after transaction: 26,865.268 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares acquired 18.3767 shares Common Stock acquired via employee stock purchase plan

Acquisition price $32.65 per share Price for ESPP acquisition

Holdings after transaction 26,865.268 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following Form 4 transaction

Transaction code J Other acquisition or disposition

Restructuring shares 18.3767 shares Classified as restructuring-type in summary

Key Terms

Form 4, employee stock purchase plan, Common Stock, Other acquisition or disposition

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"On this Form 4, the EVP of Operations acquired 18.3767 shares"

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

"Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock through an employee stock purchase plan."

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 regulatory

"It was coded as an “other acquisition or disposition” and the footnote states"

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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^*

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)
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)		18.3767	A	$32.65	26,865.268	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	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PEBO executive Mark Augenstein report in this Form 4?

Mark Augenstein reported acquiring 18.3767 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock through an employee stock purchase plan. This is a routine compensation-related transaction, not an open-market trade, and reflects ongoing participation in the company’s stock ownership programs.

How many PEBO shares does Mark Augenstein hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Mark Augenstein directly holds 26,865.268 shares of Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. This total includes the 18.3767 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan on the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the PEBO Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It was coded as an “other acquisition or disposition” and the footnote states the shares were acquired through participation in an employee stock purchase plan, indicating a routine, compensation-linked acquisition.

What is the per-share price for the PEBO shares acquired by Augenstein?

The reported per-share price for the shares acquired by Mark Augenstein is $32.65. This price applies to the 18.3767 Peoples Bancorp Inc. Common Stock shares obtained through the company’s employee stock purchase plan during the reported transaction.

How large is the reported PEBO transaction relative to Augenstein’s holdings?

The transaction added 18.3767 shares to Mark Augenstein’s position, bringing his direct holdings to 26,865.268 shares. This makes the reported acquisition a very small incremental increase relative to his overall stake, consistent with routine plan-based participation.