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California BanCorp (BCAL) CFO granted shares, withholds for taxes

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California BanCorp Bank Chief Financial Officer Jean Carandang reported several stock transactions involving company common shares. On March 2, 2026, she acquired 6,812 restricted stock units at $0.00 per share as a grant that will vest annually in substantially equal installments over three years beginning March 1, 2027.

On March 1, 2026, she disposed of 778, 1,132, and 1,077 shares at $18.31 per share to satisfy tax liabilities related to a previously granted award. A separate transaction on January 16, 2026 reinvested cash dividends into 61.16 additional shares at $18.89. Following these direct transactions, she directly owned 38,362.16 shares, and an additional 8,000 shares were held indirectly through an IRA.

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Insider Carandang Jean
Role Bank Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 6,812 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 778 $18.31 $14K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,132 $18.31 $21K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,077 $18.31 $20K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Other Common Stock 61.16 $18.89 $1K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,174.16 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 8,000 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reinvestment of cash dividends on January 16, 2026. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability by the vesting of a previously granted award. Represents restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 2, 2026, which will be issued upon vesting and will vest annually, in substantially equal installments, over a three-year period beginning on March 1, 2027.
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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Carandang Jean

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O CALIFORNIA BANCORP
355 S. GRAND AVE STE 1200

(Street)
LOS ANGELES CA 90071

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
California BanCorp \ CA [ BCAL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Bank Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026
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 01/16/2026 J(1) 61.16 A $18.89 41,349.16 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(2) 778 D $18.31 40,571.16 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(2) 1,132 D $18.31 39,439.16 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(2) 1,077 D $18.31 38,362.16 D
Common Stock 03/02/2026 A(3) 6,812 A $0.00 45,174.16 D
Common Stock 8,000 I By IRA
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. Reinvestment of cash dividends on January 16, 2026.
2. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability by the vesting of a previously granted award.
3. Represents restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 2, 2026, which will be issued upon vesting and will vest annually, in substantially equal installments, over a three-year period beginning on March 1, 2027.
Remarks:
Manisha Merchant, by POA for Jean Carandang 03/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What stock grant did California BanCorp (BCAL) CFO Jean Carandang receive?

Jean Carandang received a grant of 6,812 restricted stock units on March 2, 2026 at $0.00 per share. These units vest annually in substantially equal installments over three years, beginning on March 1, 2027, and are issued as they vest.

Why did BCAL CFO Jean Carandang dispose of California BanCorp shares?

Jean Carandang disposed of shares on March 1, 2026 to cover tax liabilities from a vesting award. She delivered 778, 1,132, and 1,077 shares at $18.31 per share, specifically for payment of tax obligations tied to previously granted equity.

How many California BanCorp shares does the BCAL CFO directly own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Jean Carandang directly owned 38,362.16 California BanCorp common shares. This figure reflects the combined impact of the stock grant, tax-withholding share dispositions, and dividend reinvestment activity reported in the Form 4 filing data.

What indirect California BanCorp (BCAL) holdings does the CFO report?

In addition to direct holdings, Jean Carandang reported 8,000 California BanCorp common shares held indirectly through an IRA. These shares are classified as indirect ownership, separate from her directly held position disclosed in the other reported transactions.

How are the BCAL CFO’s restricted stock units scheduled to vest?

The 6,812 restricted stock units granted on March 2, 2026 will vest annually over three years. Vesting occurs in substantially equal installments starting on March 1, 2027, with additional installments on the following two anniversaries, subject to the award terms.

What was the dividend reinvestment transaction reported by the BCAL CFO?

On January 16, 2026, 61.16 California BanCorp shares were acquired through reinvestment of cash dividends at a price of $18.89 per share. This transaction increased Jean Carandang’s direct holdings through the company’s dividend reinvestment mechanism.