Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) chief of staff acquires shares through plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp Inc. Chief of Staff Matthew Edgell reported an internal share transaction involving the company’s common stock. He acquired 162.6339 shares at $32.65 per share through participation in an employee stock purchase plan. Following this plan-related transaction, his direct holdings total 23,182.5363 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Edgell Matthew

Role Chief of Staff

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock	162.634	$32.65	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,182.536 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 162.6339 shares Acquisition price: $32.65 per share Total holdings after transaction: 23,182.5363 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 162.6339 shares Employee stock purchase plan on 2026-06-30

Acquisition price $32.65 per share Price for ESPP shares on 2026-06-30

Total holdings after transaction 23,182.5363 shares Direct common stock held after ESPP acquisition

Restructuring-designated shares 162.6339 shares Classified as restructuring/other in transaction summary

Key Terms

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

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.

Other acquisition or disposition financial

"transaction_code_description: Other acquisition or disposition"

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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^*

Edgell Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

138 PUTNAM STREET

P.O. BOX 738

(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)
	Chief of Staff

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)		162.6339	A	$32.65	23,182.5363	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. Edgell	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBO executive Matthew Edgell report?

Matthew Edgell reported acquiring 162.6339 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. The shares were obtained at $32.65 each through an employee stock purchase plan, reflecting a routine, plan-based increase in his direct share ownership.

At what price were the new PEBO shares acquired in this Form 4?

The newly acquired Peoples Bancorp shares were priced at $32.65 per share. This price applies to 162.6339 common shares obtained through an employee stock purchase plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing footnote.

How many PEBO shares does Matthew Edgell hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Matthew Edgell directly holds 23,182.5363 shares of Peoples Bancorp common stock. This updated total includes the 162.6339 shares acquired through his participation in the employee stock purchase plan.

What does the Form 4 transaction code J mean for PEBO’s filing?

Transaction code J indicates an “Other acquisition or disposition” of securities. In this Peoples Bancorp filing, the footnote clarifies that the code reflects shares acquired under an employee stock purchase plan, not an open-market trade.

Is the PEBO insider transaction a direct or indirect ownership change?

The filing classifies the ownership as direct, meaning the shares are held in Matthew Edgell’s own name. The Form 4 lists the ownership type as direct, with no indication of an intermediary entity such as a trust or partnership.