What triggered the 2,012-share grant reported by BHB executive Alison Noelle DiPaola?

The 2,012-share grant resulted from the settlement of performance-based vesting criteria for Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock. A footnote states these performance criteria were met on April 23, 2026, causing the award to vest and be delivered to DiPaola at no purchase cost.

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) SVP receives 2,012-share award, 1,417 shares used for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES Senior Vice President Alison Noelle DiPaola reported routine equity compensation activity involving company common stock. On April 23, 2026, she received a grant of 2,012 shares of common stock at no cost upon settlement of performance-based vesting criteria that were met on that date.

To cover tax obligations related to this award, 1,417 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $34.38 per share, which is not an open-market sale. After these entries, she directly holds 11,130 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 517 shares through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider DiPaola Alison Noelle

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,012	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,417	$34.38	$49K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,130 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 517 shares (Indirect, by 401(k))

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Awarded shares: 2,012 shares Tax-withheld shares: 1,417 shares Tax-withholding price: $34.38 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Awarded shares 2,012 shares Common stock grant upon performance-based vesting on April 23, 2026

Tax-withheld shares 1,417 shares Shares disposed for tax withholding at $34.38 per share

Tax-withholding price $34.38 per share Price applied to 1,417-share tax-withholding disposition

Direct holdings after transactions 11,130 shares Common stock directly held following April 23, 2026 entries

Indirect 401(k) holdings 517 shares Common stock held indirectly in a 401(k) plan after transactions

Key Terms

performance-based vesting criteria, tax-withholding disposition, 401(k), grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

performance-based vesting criteria financial

"acquired upon the settlement of performance-based vesting criteria. The performance criteria were met on April 23, 2026"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition", "transaction_code_description": "Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

401(k) financial

"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "by 401(k)""

A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/27/2026 - 01:01 PM

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^*

DiPaola Alison Noelle

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/23/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/23/2026		A⁽¹⁾		2,012	A	⁽¹⁾	11,130	D
Common Stock	04/23/2026		F		1,417	D	$34.38	9,713	D
Common Stock								517	I	by 401(k)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of BHB common stock ("Common Stock") acquired upon the settlement of performance-based vesting criteria. The performance criteria were met on April 23, 2026.

	/s/ Olivia Erickson, Attorney-in-Fact	04/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did BHB executive Alison Noelle DiPaola report on April 23, 2026?

Alison Noelle DiPaola reported a grant of 2,012 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock tied to performance-based vesting, and a tax-withholding disposition of 1,417 shares at $34.38 per share. These actions reflect routine equity compensation and related tax settlement.

Were the Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) insider transactions open-market buys or sells?

The reported Bar Harbor Bankshares transactions were not open-market trades. DiPaola received 2,012 shares as a grant and 1,417 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations at $34.38 per share, a standard tax-withholding mechanism rather than a discretionary market sale.

How many Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) shares does Alison Noelle DiPaola hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, DiPaola directly holds 11,130 shares of Bar Harbor Bankshares common stock. She also indirectly holds 517 additional shares through a 401(k) plan, providing a combined reported equity position reflecting her ongoing stake in the company.

What does the tax-withholding disposition mean in the BHB Form 4 filing?

The tax-withholding disposition reflects 1,417 BHB shares used to pay tax liabilities tied to the equity award. Labeled with transaction code F at $34.38 per share, this is an automatic settlement method with the issuer, not an open-market sale initiated for portfolio or valuation reasons.