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 22, 2007
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(Date of earliest event reported)
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000 - 26099 94-3327828
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
111 West Pine Street, Lodi, California 95240
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(209) 367-2300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On May 22, 2007, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp issued a press release
announcing the Board of Directors' declaration of a mid-year cash dividend, a
copy of which is included as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99 Press release announcing the Board of Directors of Farmers &
Merchants Bancorp's declaration of a mid-year cash dividend.
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
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Stephen W. Haley
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 22, 2007