California BanCorp \ CA SEC Filings

AllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of California BanCorp common stock. It reports holding 2,347,421 shares, representing 7.3% of the outstanding common stock as of the event date of December 31, 2025.

The shares are held in discretionary investment advisory accounts and are stated to be acquired solely for investment purposes. AllianceBernstein has sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares and certifies that the position is not intended to change or influence control of California BanCorp.

California Bancorp received an amended Schedule 13G showing that Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc., together with Laurence M. Austin, Mitchell J. Katz and Jonah Marcus, report beneficial ownership of 1,755,219 shares of common stock, representing 5.4% of the class.

The filing notes that these securities are held in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. The ownership percentages are based on 32,418,182 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, as reported in a recent company Form 8-K.

California BanCorp director amends prior insider report to correct ownership disclosed through investment funds. The filing removes 2,346,104 shares of common stock previously reported as indirectly held through Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP and 3,725 shares belonging to Castle Creek Advisors IV LLC. The amendment notes that, although the fund once held these shares, as of January 28, 2026 Fund VI no longer owns any California BanCorp common stock and the reporting person was not the beneficial owner of those shares. Following this correction, the reported beneficial ownership is 0.00 shares at a reported transaction price of $0.00.

California BanCorp received an amended Schedule 13G from investment entities affiliated with Castle Creek Capital reporting their ownership of its common stock. Castle Creek Capital Partners VI, LP and Castle Creek Capital VI LLC report beneficial ownership of 1,522,105 shares, representing 4.7% of the common stock as of 12/31/2025.

The filing states these shares are subject to shared voting and dispositive power, with no sole voting or dispositive authority reported. The investors also indicate they now own 5 percent or less of the class, reflecting their current stake in California BanCorp.

California BanCorp received an amended ownership report showing that several Wellington entities collectively beneficially own 2,882,833 shares of its common stock, representing about 8.9% of the company as of 12/31/2025.

Wellington reports zero sole voting or dispositive power, with all voting and sale decisions shared. The shares are held in client accounts of Wellington-affiliated investment advisers, whose clients receive dividends and sale proceeds. Wellington certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of California BanCorp.

California BanCorp director David J. Volk reported significant share movements and option holdings. On January 28, 2026, entities Castle Creek Advisors IV LLC and Castle Creek Capital Partners VI LP, with which Volk is associated, sold 2,346,104 shares of California BanCorp common stock at $18.95 per share, leaving 3,729 shares held indirectly. Volk disclaims beneficial ownership of these entity-held shares except for his pecuniary interest.

On February 3, 2026, Volk directly purchased 27,000 California BanCorp common shares at $18.64 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 28,195 shares. He also reports directly held stock options for 7,500 shares at an exercise price of $12.96 expiring on February 20, 2029, and 10,000 shares at $9.67 expiring on March 15, 2027. Unvested restricted stock units assigned to Castle Creek Advisors IV LLC are scheduled to fully vest on May 21, 2026.

California Bancorp received a substantial shareholder disclosure showing that FJ Capital Management LLC, Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, and Martin Friedman together report beneficial ownership of 2,054,534 shares of common stock, or 6.34% of the company as of 01/29/2026.

All three reporting persons indicate shared power to vote and dispose of these shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The shares are held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, with FJ Capital Management LLC as its managing member. FJ Capital and Mr. Friedman state that they may be deemed beneficial owners but disclaim beneficial ownership and certify the holdings are not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of California Bancorp.

California BanCorp filed a current report describing its latest communications with investors about financial performance. The company issued an earnings press release covering its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and made this release available as an exhibit.

The company also prepared an investor slide presentation for upcoming meetings with investors and other interested parties. Both the earnings release and the presentation are furnished as exhibits and are not treated as formally filed financial statements, which means they are provided for information but are not automatically incorporated into other securities law filings.

California BanCorp executive reports tax-related share disposition. EVP and Chief Legal Officer Manisha Merchant reported the disposal of 1,238 shares of California BanCorp common stock on 01/06/2026, coded as an "F" transaction. The filing explains that the shares were disposed of to satisfy her tax liability arising from the vesting of a previously granted equity award. After this transaction, she beneficially owns 26,168 shares of common stock directly.