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BANK OF THE JAMES (BOTJ) director adds 447 shares in open-market buy

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FOSTER WATT R JR, a director of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC, purchased 447 shares of common stock on 2026-08-06 in an open-market or private transaction at $28.01 per share. Following this transaction, his direct holdings total 126,360 shares of the company’s common stock.

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Insider FOSTER WATT R JR
Role Director
Bought 447 shs ($13K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 447 $28.01 $13K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, Par Value 2.14 — 126,360 shares (Direct)
Shares purchased 447 shares Common stock purchased on 2026-08-06
Purchase price $28.01 per share Price for BOTJ common stock in the reported transaction
Post-transaction holdings 126,360 shares Direct BOTJ common stock holdings after the purchase
Par value 2.14 Par value of BOTJ common stock
Net buy shares 447 shares Net buy direction across all reported transactions
Form 4 regulatory
"This insider transaction was reported on Form 4 as required for directors"
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
"Transaction code description states a purchase in open market or private transaction"
Par Value financial
"The security is described as Common Stock, Par Value 2.14"
Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.
direct ownership financial
"Ownership type is reported as direct, reflecting direct ownership of the shares"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did BOTJ director Foster Watt R Jr report?

Foster Watt R Jr reported a purchase of 447 BOTJ common shares on 2026-08-06 at $28.01 per share. After this open-market or private transaction, his direct holdings increased to 126,360 shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

At what price did the BOTJ insider buy shares on 2026-08-06?

The BOTJ insider purchase was made at $28.01 per share for 447 common shares. The transaction is coded as a purchase in open market or private transaction, indicating a standard buy rather than an option exercise or other derivative event.

How many BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC (BOTJ) shares does Foster Watt R Jr now hold?

Following the reported transaction, Foster Watt R Jr directly holds 126,360 BOTJ common shares. This figure reflects his position after purchasing 447 shares on 2026-08-06 and represents his direct ownership in the company’s common stock.

Was the BOTJ insider transaction by Foster Watt R Jr a buy or a sell?

The reported BOTJ insider transaction was a buy. On 2026-08-06, Foster Watt R Jr purchased 447 common shares at $28.01 per share in an open-market or private transaction, increasing his direct holdings to 126,360 shares.

Is the 2026-08-06 BOTJ insider trade linked to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed for this BOTJ transaction. That means the 447-share purchase at $28.01 by Foster Watt R Jr was not reported as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What type of security did the BOTJ director purchase in this Form 4?

The BOTJ director purchased Common Stock, Par Value 2.14. The transaction involved 447 shares at $28.01 per share, increasing his directly owned position to 126,360 common shares of BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
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*
FOSTER WATT R JR

(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)
08/06/2026
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 2.1408/06/2026P447A$28.01126,360D
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 Watt R. Foster, Jr.08/10/2026
** 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)