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ITEM 8.01.Other Events
On January 25, 2022, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 600,000 shares (approximately 4.6%) of its outstanding common stock commencing January 25, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022. 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 26, 2022 |
/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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