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Director at Farmers & Merchants (FMAO) sells 9,000 shares in open market

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. director Andrew J. Briggs reported open-market sales of 9,000 shares of Common Stock over three days. He sold 3,000 shares at $27.99 on June 8, 2026, 3,000 shares at $28.23 on June 9, 2026, and 3,000 shares at $28.70 on June 10, 2026.

After these transactions, Briggs directly holds 192,550 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock, indicating he retains a sizable ownership position despite the sales.

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Insider Briggs Andrew J
Role null
Sold 9,000 shs ($255K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $28.70 $86K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $28.23 $85K
Sale Common Stock 3,000 $27.99 $84K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 192,550 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Total shares sold 9,000 shares Open-market sales reported on Form 4
Sale on June 8, 2026 3,000 shares at $27.99 Common Stock open-market sale
Sale on June 9, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.23 Common Stock open-market sale
Sale on June 10, 2026 3,000 shares at $28.70 Common Stock open-market sale
Shares held after transactions 192,550 shares Direct ownership following sales
Form 4 regulatory
"as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report"
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.
open-market sale financial
"reported open-market sales of 9,000 shares of Common Stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"9,000 shares of Common Stock over three days"
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.
insider trading report regulatory
"as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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).
X
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*
Briggs Andrew J
(Last)(First)(Middle)
130 E. LINE ST
(Street)
GENEVA INDIANA 46740
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC [ FMAO ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/08/2026S3,000D$27.99198,550D
Common Stock06/09/2026S3,000D$28.23195,550D
Common Stock06/10/2026S3,000D$28.7192,550D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
//s//Melinda L. Gies, Attorney in Fact06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did FMAO director Andrew J. Briggs report?

Andrew J. Briggs reported selling 9,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred over three days, with 3,000 shares sold each day, as disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report.

Over what dates did FMAO insider Briggs sell his shares?

Briggs sold shares on June 8, 9, and 10, 2026. Each day he sold 3,000 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock, with each trade reported separately in the Form 4 filing, including the specific transaction prices.

At what prices did FMAO director Briggs sell his 9,000 shares?

He sold shares at three different prices: $27.99, $28.23, and $28.70 per share. Each 3,000-share block was sold on a separate day, reflecting modest price variation across the three open-market transactions disclosed in the Form 4.

How many FMAO shares does Briggs hold after these sales?

Following the reported sales, Briggs directly holds 192,550 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc. common stock. This post-transaction figure, shown in the Form 4, indicates he maintains a substantial remaining stake in the company after disposing of 9,000 shares.

Does the FMAO Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative trades?

The filing shows only non-derivative common stock sales and no option exercises or other derivative transactions. The derivative summary is empty, and all three reported trades are open-market sales of common stock according to the transaction details.