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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Effective May 21, 2024, Jack C. Johnson retired from the Board of Directors of the Company and Farmers & Merchants State Bank (the “Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in accordance with the mandatory retirement provisions contained in the Company’s governing documents. Mr. Johnson has been a valued member of the Company’s Board since 1991, serving as Vice Chairman from April 2013 until July 2013 and Chairman from July 19, 2013 until April 30, 2024. Mr. Johnson has served on the Company’s Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
Effective upon Mr. Johnson's retirement, the Board has determined to reduce the number of Board members to twelve.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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: May 21, 2024 |
/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 |