UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT Pursuant
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ITEM 8.01. Other Events
On January 24, 2023, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 650,000 shares (approximately 4.8%) of its outstanding common stock commencing January 24, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023. The Board has authorized the appropriate officers of the Company to effect repurchases either in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto authorized.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP, INC. |
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Dated: January 24, 2023 |
/s/ Lars B. Eller |
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Lars B. Eller |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Barbara J. Britenriker |
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Barbara J. Britenriker |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Jan. 24, 2023 |
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Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 24, 2023 |
Entity Registrant Name | Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000792966 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity File Number | 001-38084 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-1469491 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 307 North Defiance Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Archbold |
Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43502 |
City Area Code | (419) |
Local Phone Number | 446-2501 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, No Par Value |
Trading Symbol | FMAO |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
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