Form 4: FMCB Director Transfers Shares to Family Trust

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP Director Gary J. Long transferred 724 shares of common stock from retirement plans to a family trust on December 10, 2025.

Summary

• Gary J. Long, a Director of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP (FMCB), reported a change in beneficial ownership.
• On December 10, 2025, 724 shares of Common Stock were distributed from the Company's Non-Qualified Executive Retirement Plans.
• These shares were transferred to a family trust for which Mr. Long is a trustee, and he and his immediate family are the sole beneficiaries.
• The transaction involved no consideration ($0) for the transfer.
• Following the transaction, Mr. Long beneficially owns 843 shares directly, 20 shares indirectly through his spouse, and 724 shares indirectly through the family trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a neutral disclosure of a change in beneficial ownership structure for an insider, not indicative of positive or negative company performance or strategic shifts.

Industry Context

This filing represents a routine insider transaction disclosure, specifically a change in the form of beneficial ownership for a director's shares. It does not reflect broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Related Party Transactions

• The transfer of 724 shares of Common Stock from company retirement plans to a family trust, where the reporting person (Gary J. Long) is a trustee and a beneficiary, constitutes a related party transaction in terms of ownership structure.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a change in the form of ownership for an existing insider holding, not a sale or purchase in the open market.
• Employees: No direct impact on employees or company operations.

Key Dates

Keywords

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, FMCB, Gary J. Long, Director, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Family Trust, Executive Retirement Plan