Macia Matthew Joseph 4

What Happened
Matthew Joseph Macia, Chief Risk Officer of PEOPLES BANCORP (PEBO), acquired 53.686 shares on 2026-03-31 at $27.94 per share for a total reported value of $1,500. The transaction is an acquisition (employee purchase) rather than a sale, reflecting participation in the company’s employee stock purchase program.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-31 — 53.686 shares at $27.94 each (total $1,500).
• Transaction code: J (other acquisition or disposition) with footnote indicating the shares were acquired under the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the provided filing data.
• Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-04-01 — filed promptly following the transaction (no late filing indicated in the supplied information).

Context
ESPP purchases are routine employee benefit transactions and are often small, periodic acquisitions funded through payroll deductions or similar mechanisms. While purchases can be viewed positively, this is a modest, plan-driven buy and should not be interpreted alone as a strong signal about company prospects.