Sierra Bancorp director awarded 1,445 BSRR restricted shares

Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) director Vonn R. Christenson reported an equity award under Section 16 rules.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) director Vonn R. Christenson reported an equity award under Section 16 rules. On 11/20/2025, he received 1,445 shares of common stock as an award of time-based restricted stock granted under the company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan at a reported price of $0, reflecting a compensatory grant rather than an open-market purchase.

After this grant, Christenson beneficially owns 11,139 shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock directly, plus additional indirect holdings of 189 shares and 286 shares held by his spouse. The restricted stock vests in one year and is subject to forfeiture if certain events described in the grant agreement occur.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,445 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Christenson Vonn R

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,445	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,328 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 286 shares (Indirect, Spouse)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents an award of time-based restricted stock pursuant to a grant under the Issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan that vest in one year, subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the agreement underlying such grant.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) disclose in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Vonn R. Christenson received an award of 1,445 shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock as time-based restricted stock on 11/20/2025 under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

How many Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) shares does the reporting person own after this transaction?

Following the award, Vonn R. Christenson beneficially owns 11,139 shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock directly, plus 189 shares and 286 shares held indirectly through his spouse.

What are the key terms of the restricted stock granted to the Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) director?

The 1,445 restricted shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock vest in one year and are subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the underlying grant agreement.

Was the Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase?

No. The Form 4 describes the transaction as an award of time-based restricted stock under Sierra Bancorp’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, reported at a price of $0 per share.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)?

The reporting person, Vonn R. Christenson, is identified as a director of Sierra Bancorp on the Form 4.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/21/2025 - 04:11 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Christenson Vonn R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

86 N MAIN STREET

(Street)

PORTERVILLE CA 93257

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIERRA BANCORP [ BSRR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/20/2025

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	11/20/2025		A		1,445	A	$0(1)	11,139	D
Common Stock								189	D
Common Stock								286	I	Spouse

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:

1. Represents an award of time-based restricted stock pursuant to a grant under the Issuer's 2023 Equity Incentive Plan that vest in one year, subject to forfeiture upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the agreement underlying such grant.

	/s/ Vonn R. Christenson	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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