[Form 4] California BanCorp \ CA Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

California BanCorp executive Manisha Merchant reported the disposition of 1,238 shares of common stock on January 6, 2026. The shares were surrendered at a price of $18.79 per share to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability arising from the vesting of a previously granted equity award. After this tax-related transaction, the executive beneficially owned 26,168 shares of California BanCorp common stock in direct ownership. Merchant serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,238 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Merchant Manisha

Role EVP / Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	1,238	$18.79	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,168 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability by the vesting of a previously granted award.

FAQ

What insider transaction did California BanCorp (BCAL) report for Manisha Merchant?

California BanCorp reported that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Manisha Merchant disposed of 1,238 shares of common stock on January 6, 2026.

What was the purpose of Manisha Merchant’s 1,238-share disposition at California BanCorp (BCAL)?

The 1,238 shares were disposed of to satisfy the reporting person's tax liability resulting from the vesting of a previously granted equity award.

At what price were the California BanCorp (BCAL) shares disposed of by Manisha Merchant?

The disposed California BanCorp common shares were priced at $18.79 per share in the reported transaction.

How many California BanCorp (BCAL) shares does Manisha Merchant hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Manisha Merchant beneficially owned 26,168 shares of California BanCorp common stock in direct ownership.

What is Manisha Merchant’s role at California BanCorp (BCAL) according to the Form 4?

Manisha Merchant is identified as an Officer, serving as EVP / Chief Legal Officer of California BanCorp.

What does transaction code "F" mean in Manisha Merchant’s California BanCorp Form 4?

Transaction code "F" indicates shares were disposed to satisfy tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of a prior equity award.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/07/2026 - 08:30 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Merchant Manisha

(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)
	EVP / Chief Legal Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026

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	01/06/2026		F(1)		1,238	D	$18.79	26,168	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. Shares disposed to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability by the vesting of a previously granted award.

Remarks:

	Manisha Merchant	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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