Bank of the James (BOTJ) director adds 650 shares in open-market stock purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC director William C. Bryant III reported an open-market purchase of 650 shares of common stock on August 6, 2026 at $27.10 per share. Following this transaction, his directly held stake increased to 78,366 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 650 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider BRYANT WILLIAM C III

Role Director

Bought 650 shs ($18K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock, Par Value 2.14	650	$27.10	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 — 78,366 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 650 shares Purchase price: $27.10 per share Shares owned after transaction: 78,366 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 650 shares Common stock bought on August 6, 2026

Purchase price $27.10 per share Price paid for BOTJ common stock in the reported transaction

Shares owned after transaction 78,366 shares Directly held BOTJ common stock following the August 6, 2026 purchase

Key Terms

Form 4, open market or private transaction, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"according to a new Form 4 insider trading report"

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.

open market or private transaction financial

"described as a purchase in an open market or private transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BANK OF THE JAMES (BOTJ) report for William C. Bryant III?

Director William C. Bryant III purchased 650 shares of BOTJ common stock on August 6, 2026 at $27.10 per share, increasing his directly held ownership to 78,366 shares after the transaction.

Was the August 6, 2026 BOTJ insider trade by Bryant a purchase or sale?

The August 6, 2026 BOTJ insider transaction by William C. Bryant III was a purchase of common stock. It is coded as transaction type P, described as a purchase in an open market or private transaction.

How many BOTJ shares does William C. Bryant III own after his latest Form 4?

After the reported transaction, William C. Bryant III holds 78,366 shares of BOTJ common stock directly. This figure reflects his position following the August 6, 2026 purchase of 650 additional shares at $27.10 per share.

What price did the BOTJ director pay per share in the August 6, 2026 transaction?

In the August 6, 2026 transaction, the BOTJ director paid $27.10 per share for 650 shares of common stock. The price is reported as a per-share amount in the Form 4 transaction details.

Was the BOTJ Form 4 transaction by Bryant under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, so the reported purchase of 650 BOTJ shares on August 6, 2026 is not affirmed as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/06/2026

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, Par Value 2.14	08/06/2026		P		650	A	$27.1	78,366	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 William C Bryant III	08/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)