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 21, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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000 – 26099
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94-3327828
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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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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Section 8 - Other Events
On November 21, 2016, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (“Bancorp”) (OTCQX: FMCB) announced that it completed the acquisition of Delta National Bancorp (“Delta”) (OTC Pink: DEBC), parent company of Delta Bank, National Association at close of business on November 18, 2016. Immediately following the completion of the acquisition of Delta, Delta Bank, National Association merged with and into Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California. A copy of the press release announcement is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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Press release issued by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and Delta National Bancorp on November 21, 2016.
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SIGNATURE
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.
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FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
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/s/ Stephen W. Haley
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Stephen W. Haley
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Executive Vice President
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& Chief Financial Officer
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Date: November 21, 2016
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