PEOPLES BANCORP (PEBO) Chief of Staff Matthew Edgell Sells 3,000 Shares

What Happened
Matthew Edgell, Chief of Staff at PEOPLES BANCORP, reported a sale of 3,000 shares on August 6, 2026. The transaction was reported at $41.27 per share, resulting in total proceeds of $123,825. The Form 4 lists the transaction as an open market or private sale (code S); sales are often routine and do not by themselves indicate a change in company outlook.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-06; filing date (Form 4): 2026-08-07 (appears timely).
• Price and amount: 3,000 shares at $41.27 per share; total proceeds $123,825.
• Transaction type: Sale (Form 4 code S), reported as "open market or private sale."
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the information provided in this summary.
• Footnotes/plan codes: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other footnotes were indicated in the provided details.

Context
Insider sales can reflect many reasons (diversification, personal liquidity, tax planning) and are common; they are generally less informative than purchases about an insider's view of the company's prospects. This filing shows a straightforward sale with no option exercise or other derivative activity reported.