Executive VP John Mercier granted 2,598 BHB restricted shares

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Bar Harbor Bankshares executive granted restricted stock

Executive Vice President John M. Mercier reported receiving a grant of 2,598 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock as restricted stock on February 10, 2026, at a stated price of $0 per share. After this award, he directly beneficially owns 25,849 common shares and has indirect beneficial ownership of 1,000 additional shares held by a trust. Restricted stock typically serves as equity-based compensation that vests over time or upon meeting certain conditions.

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^*

Mercier John M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 400

82 MAIN STREET

(Street)

BAR HARBOR ME 04609

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES [ BHB ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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	02/10/2026		A(1)		2,598	A	$0	25,849	D
Common Stock								1,000	I	by Trust

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. Represents a grant of restricted stock.

	/s/ Olivia Erickson, Attorney-in-Fact	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BHB executive John Mercier report?

John M. Mercier reported an acquisition of 2,598 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock as a grant of restricted stock. The transaction occurred on February 10, 2026, and was recorded at a price of $0 per share as equity-based compensation.

How many BHB shares does John Mercier own after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported grant, John M. Mercier directly beneficially owns 25,849 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock. He also has indirect beneficial ownership of 1,000 additional shares held by a trust, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing’s ownership table.

What does the 2,598-share restricted stock grant at BHB represent?

The 2,598-share grant represents restricted stock awarded to John M. Mercier as compensation. A filing footnote states it “represents a grant of restricted stock,” indicating shares are subject to vesting or other conditions rather than being immediately unrestricted common shares.

Was John Mercier’s BHB stock grant a market purchase or sale?

The transaction was classified with code “A” for a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale. The shares were issued at a stated price of $0 per share as a restricted stock award from Bar Harbor Bankshares.

How are John Mercier’s indirect BHB holdings structured?

The Form 4 shows 1,000 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock held indirectly “by Trust.” These shares are reported as indirect beneficial ownership, meaning they are held through a trust rather than in Mercier’s name directly, but still attributed to him.

What role does John Mercier hold at Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB)?

John M. Mercier is identified as an officer of Bar Harbor Bankshares, serving as Executive Vice President. His status as an executive officer requires reporting changes in his beneficial ownership of company stock on Form 4 under Section 16 of the securities laws.