Farmers and Merchants 8-K 5-12-2006
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

May 12, 2006
(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)

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Item 8.01
Other Events
 
On May 12, 2006, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp issued a press release announcing the Board of Directors’ decision regarding cash and stock dividends, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)
Exhibits:

 
Press release announcing the Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp’s decision regarding cash and stock dividends.


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.

 
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANCORP
  
       
       
 
By
/s/ Stephen W. Haley
  
       
   
Stephen W. Haley
  
   
Executive Vice President
  
   
& Chief Financial Officer
  


Date: May 12, 2006