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Director buys BOTJ (BANK OF THE JAMES) stock in open-market trade

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BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC director William C. Bryant III made an open-market purchase of 1,043 shares of common stock at $23.11 per share. After this transaction on May 6, 2026, he directly owns 77,716 shares of the company’s common stock.

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Insider BRYANT WILLIAM C III
Role Director
Bought 1,043 shs ($24K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 1,043 $23.11 $24K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 — 77,716 shares (Direct)
Shares purchased 1,043 shares Open-market purchase on May 6, 2026
Purchase price $23.11 per share Common Stock, Par Value 2.14
Shares owned after transaction 77,716 shares Direct ownership following purchase
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
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.
Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 financial
"security_title": "Common Stock, Par Value 2.14""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
direct ownership financial
"ownership_type": "direct""

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BOTJ director William C. Bryant III report?

Director William C. Bryant III reported an open-market purchase of 1,043 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock. The shares were bought at $23.11 per share, increasing his directly held position in the company.

At what price did the BOTJ director buy the shares in this Form 4?

The director bought 1,043 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC at $23.11 per share. This was an open-market purchase, meaning he acquired the shares on the public market rather than through a grant or option exercise.

How many BANK OF THE JAMES (BOTJ) shares does the director own after this trade?

After this transaction, William C. Bryant III directly owns 77,716 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock. This figure reflects his holdings immediately following the reported open-market purchase of 1,043 shares on May 6, 2026.

Was the BOTJ insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The transaction was a purchase. Director William C. Bryant III conducted an open-market buy of 1,043 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock, as indicated by the Form 4 purchase code and the transaction description.

Is the BOTJ insider’s ownership direct or indirect after this Form 4 filing?

The ownership reported is direct. Following the open-market purchase, William C. Bryant III holds 77,716 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock directly, as shown by the ownership code and the nature of ownership information.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
BRYANT WILLIAM C III

(Last)(First)(Middle)
828 MAIN ST

(Street)
LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA 24504

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC [ BOTJ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, Par Value 2.1405/06/2026P1,043A$23.1177,716D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Eric J. Sorenson, Jr., POA for William C Bryant III05/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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)