BCB Bancorp (BCBP) COO logs 5,841-share 401(k) stock rebalance
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BCB Bancorp Inc. chief operating officer Ryan Blake reported a routine update to his shareholdings. A Form 4 shows a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) in his 401(k) plan, reflecting a portfolio rebalancing that disposed of certain Common Stock shares rather than an open-market trade.
Following this activity, Blake directly holds 42,262 Common Stock shares and indirectly holds 1,112 shares through his 401(k) plan. The filing indicates this was an internal retirement-plan adjustment, not a traditional buy or sell in the market.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Blake Ryan
Role
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Common Stock | 5,841 | $11.11 | $65K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,112 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan);
Common Stock — 42,262 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
401(k) shares in discretionary transaction: 5,841 shares
Reference price per share: $11.11 per share
Direct holdings after filing: 42,262 shares
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4 metrics
401(k) shares in discretionary transaction
5,841 shares
Discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) in 401(k) plan
Reference price per share
$11.11 per share
Price associated with 5,841-share 401(k) transaction
Direct holdings after filing
42,262 shares
Common Stock directly held by COO after transactions
401(k) holdings after filing
1,112 shares
Common Stock indirectly held through 401(k) plan
Key Terms
Discretionary transaction, Rule 16b-3(f), 401(k) plan, Common Stock
4 terms
Discretionary transaction financial
"transaction_action": "discretionary transaction""
Rule 16b-3(f) regulatory
"transaction_code_description": "Discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f)""
401(k) plan financial
"nature_of_ownership": "401(k) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider activity did BCB Bancorp (BCBP) report in this Form 4?
BCB Bancorp reported a Form 4 for COO Ryan Blake showing a discretionary transaction in his 401(k) plan. The filing reflects a portfolio rebalancing that disposed of some Common Stock, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.
Was the BCB Bancorp (BCBP) COO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
No. The footnote explains the change reflects a disposition from a rebalancing of Ryan Blake’s 401(k) investment portfolio. It is classified as a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f), rather than an open-market sale or purchase of BCB Bancorp shares.
What does a discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) mean for BCB Bancorp (BCBP) insiders?
A discretionary transaction under Rule 16b-3(f) typically covers insider-initiated changes in benefit or retirement plans. For BCB Bancorp’s COO, it means the reported shift in Common Stock holdings occurred within his 401(k) plan, not as a direct market trade in the company’s shares.