SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 19, 2013
(Date of earliest event reported)
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000 – 26099 | | 94-3327828 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
111 West Pine Street, Lodi, California 95240
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(209) 367-2300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(C)) |
November 19, 2013, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced the Board of Directors’ declaration of a year-end cash dividend, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| | | Press release announcing the Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp’s declaration of a year-end cash dividend. |
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 duly authorized.
| FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP |
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| By | /s/ Stephen W. Haley | |
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| | Stephen W. Haley | |
| | Executive Vice President | |
| | & Chief Financial Officer | |
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| Date: November 19, 2013 | | | |
