FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (FMAO) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 650,000 shares of the company’s outstanding common stock. The repurchase program begins January 27, 2026 and may continue through December 31, 2026. The Board empowered company officers to buy shares either in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. The filing was signed by Lars B. Eller (President & CEO) and Barbara J. Britenriker (EVP & CFO).

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase: up to 650,000 common shares (approximately 4.7% of outstanding stock).
• Authorization period: January 27, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
• Methods allowed: open-market purchases or privately negotiated transactions.
• No dollar amount or specific schedule was disclosed in the filing.

Why It Matters
A board-authorized share repurchase can reduce share count and potentially support per-share earnings and book value if repurchases occur, but this filing only provides authorization — not a commitment to buy a specific amount or at specific prices. Retail investors should note the timeline and size (≈4.7%) of the authorization and watch future disclosures or trading activity for actual repurchases, which would be reported in subsequent filings or trading notices.