---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-024773"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FMAO"
cik: "0000792966"
company_name: "FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:43:52.573914+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FMAO board authorizes repurchase of up to 650,000 shares (4.7% of outstanding)

## Summary
- Repurchase program covers up to 650,000 shares, approximately 4.7% of outstanding common stock.
- Program effective January 27, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
- Repurchases may be made in open market or private transactions at company's discretion.
- No commitment to repurchase any specific number of shares; program may be suspended or discontinued.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-024773
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FMAO
- cik: 0000792966
- company_name: FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/792966/000119312526024773/0001193125-26-024773-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/792966/000119312526024773/fmao-20260127.htm

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