Director Caras buys 760 Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bar Harbor Bankshares director Matthew L. Caras made an open-market purchase of 760 shares of common stock at $34.68 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns a total of 22,893.941 common shares, indicating a relatively small, routine increase in his personal stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 760 shares ($26,357)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Caras Matthew L

Role null

Bought 760 shs ($26K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	760	$34.68	$26K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,893.941 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 760 shares Purchase price: $34.68 per share Post-transaction holdings: 22,893.941 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 760 shares Open-market purchase of common stock

Purchase price $34.68 per share Price paid for BHB common stock

Post-transaction holdings 22,893.941 shares Direct ownership after purchase

Net buy shares 760 shares Net change in reported common stock position

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Form 4, non-derivative, Common Stock

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"The transaction is classified as an open-market purchase of common stock."

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Form 4 regulatory

"The insider transaction was reported on a Form 4 filing."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-derivative financial

"The filing labels the common stock transaction as non-derivative."

Common Stock financial

"The security involved in the transaction is 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Caras Matthew L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 400

82 MAIN STREET

(Street)

BAR HARBOR MAINE 04609

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	04/28/2026		P		760	A	$34.68	22,893.941	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:

	/s/ Olivia Erickson, Attorney-in-Fact	04/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did BHB director Matthew L. Caras report?

Director Matthew L. Caras reported an open-market purchase of 760 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock. The transaction was recorded on a Form 4 insider filing and reflects a direct increase in his personal share ownership.

At what price did Matthew L. Caras buy Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) shares?

Matthew L. Caras bought 760 BHB shares at a price of $34.68 per share. This was classified as an open-market purchase of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock according to the Form 4 transaction details.

How many Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) shares does Matthew L. Caras own after the trade?

Following the reported transaction, Matthew L. Caras directly owns 22,893.941 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock. This total reflects his position after adding the newly purchased 760 shares disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the recent BHB insider transaction by Matthew L. Caras a purchase or a sale?

The recent insider transaction by Matthew L. Caras was a purchase, not a sale. He executed an open-market buy of 760 common shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares at a reported price of $34.68 per share.

What type of security did BHB director Matthew L. Caras acquire?

Matthew L. Caras acquired Common Stock of Bar Harbor Bankshares. The Form 4 describes the transaction as a non-derivative, open-market purchase of 760 common shares at $34.68 per share, increasing his direct stock holdings.