Form 4 Filing for Johnston Lori Ann

This Form 4 filing reports a transaction by Johnston Lori Ann, a director at FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP INC. On September 18, 2026, Johnston Lori Ann acquired 403 shares of Common Stock at a price of $35.67 per share. This acquisition increases her total shares to 3,820. The transaction code 'A' indicates an acquisition. The footnote F1 clarifies that this represents compensation for July, August, and September 2026. The filing was signed on September 21, 2026, by an attorney in fact.