BOTJ (BOTJ) president Robert R. Chapman buys 1,200 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC President and director Robert R. Chapman reported an open-market purchase of 1,200 shares of common stock at $20.89 per share. Following this transaction, his directly held stake increased to 124,118 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,200 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider CHAPMAN ROBERT R

Role President

Bought 1,200 shs ($25K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock, Par Value 2.14	1,200	$20.89	$25K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 — 124,118 shares (Direct)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BOTJ President Robert R. Chapman report?

Robert R. Chapman reported buying 1,200 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock in an open-market purchase at $20.89 per share. This increased his directly held ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

At what price did Robert R. Chapman buy BOTJ shares?

He purchased the BOTJ common shares at $20.89 per share in an open-market transaction. The reported transaction covers 1,200 shares of common stock, reflecting a direct investment at that specific price point on the transaction date.

How many BOTJ shares does Robert R. Chapman own after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, Robert R. Chapman directly owns 124,118 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC common stock. This figure reflects his holdings immediately following the acquisition of 1,200 additional shares in the open market.

Was the BOTJ insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The transaction was a purchase. Robert R. Chapman executed an open-market buy of 1,200 shares of BOTJ common stock, as indicated by transaction code "P" and the description of a purchase in an open market or private transaction.

Is Robert R. Chapman a director or officer of BOTJ?

Robert R. Chapman is both a director and an officer of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC, serving as President. His status as an insider requires reporting transactions like this open-market purchase of common stock on a Form 4 filing.

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^*

CHAPMAN ROBERT R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

828 MAIN ST

(Street)

LYNCHBURG VA 24504

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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, Par Value 2.14	02/20/2026		P		1,200	A	$20.89	124,118	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/ Eric J. Sorenson, Jr., POA for Robert R. Chapman III	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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