Avidbank (AVBH) EVP Benedict awarded 1,550 restricted shares in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. executive Tami Laura Benedict, EVP and Chief of Staff, reported receiving a grant of common stock. On 02/13/2026, she acquired 1,550 shares of restricted stock under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, at a stated price of $0 per share.

The restricted stock vests over a three-year annual vesting schedule, meaning portions of the award are scheduled to vest each year. Following this grant, Benedict directly beneficially owns a total of 25,703 shares of Avidbank Holdings common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BENEDICT TAMI LAURA

Role EVP, Chief of Staff

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,550	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,703 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted stock granted pursuant to the issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, subject to a three year annual vesting schedule. N/A

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

BENEDICT TAMI LAURA

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1732 N 1ST STREET

6TH FLOOR

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95112

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Avidbank Holdings, Inc. [ AVBH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief of Staff

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	02/13/2026		A		1,550	A	$0(2)	25,703	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock granted pursuant to the issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, subject to a three year annual vesting schedule.

2. N/A

Remarks:

	/s/Shawn Zeagler, Attorney-in-fact for Tami Laura Benedict	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AVBH executive Tami Laura Benedict report?

Tami Laura Benedict reported receiving a grant of 1,550 shares of Avidbank Holdings common stock. The filing shows this as a restricted stock award under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing her directly held beneficial ownership to 25,703 shares after the grant.

Was the AVBH Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The AVBH Form 4 reflects a stock grant, not an open-market purchase. The 1,550 shares of common stock were awarded as restricted stock under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0 per share, indicating a compensatory equity award.

What is the vesting schedule for Tami Laura Benedict’s restricted AVBH shares?

The restricted stock grant is subject to a three-year annual vesting schedule. This means the 1,550-share award will vest in installments over three years, as described in the Form 4 footnote referencing the issuer’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.

How many AVBH shares does Tami Laura Benedict own after this Form 4 grant?

After the reported transaction, Tami Laura Benedict beneficially owns 25,703 shares of Avidbank Holdings common stock. The Form 4 states this ownership is held directly, following the 1,550-share restricted stock grant reported on the transaction date of February 13, 2026.

What plan governed the AVBH restricted stock grant to Tami Laura Benedict?

The restricted stock grant was made under Avidbank Holdings’ 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. The Form 4 footnote explains that the 1,550 restricted shares are subject to this plan’s terms, including a three-year annual vesting schedule for the granted common stock.

What transaction code appears on the AVBH Form 4 for this insider grant?

The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. This code classifies the 1,550-share restricted stock award to Tami Laura Benedict as a compensatory acquisition rather than an open-market buy or sell of Avidbank Holdings common stock.