BSRR EVP/CFO reports restricted stock tax withholding on Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sierra Bancorp reported an insider equity transaction involving its EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Christopher G. Treece. On 11/16/2025, 583 shares of common stock were withheld at $29.38 per share to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock. On 11/18/2025, an additional 516 shares were withheld at $28.59 per share for the same purpose.

After these tax-withholding transactions, Treece directly beneficially owned 35,778 shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock. These Form 4 disclosures reflect routine equity award and tax settlement activity rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Treece Christopher G

Role EVP/Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	516	$28.59	$15K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	583	$29.38	$17K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,778 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Withholding of shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of previously awarded shares of restricted stock. Withholding of shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of previously awarded shares of restricted stock.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Treece Christopher G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

86 NORTH 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP/Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/16/2025

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	11/16/2025		F		583(1)	D	$29.38	36,294	D
Common Stock	11/18/2025		F		516(2)	D	$28.59	35,778	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:

1. Withholding of shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of previously awarded shares of restricted stock.

2. Withholding of shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of previously awarded shares of restricted stock.

	/s/ Christopher G. Treece	11/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Christopher G. Treece had shares of common stock withheld to cover tax obligations upon vesting of previously awarded restricted stock.

How many Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) shares were withheld for taxes in the reported transactions?

On 11/16/2025, 583 shares were withheld at $29.38 per share, and on 11/18/2025, 516 shares were withheld at $28.59 per share.

What transaction code is used in the Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Form 4?

Both entries use transaction code F, which indicates a tax withholding transaction related to the vesting of equity awards rather than an open-market buy or sell.

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

Following the reported transactions, Christopher G. Treece beneficially owns 35,778 shares of Sierra Bancorp common stock in direct ownership form.

Who is the reporting person in this Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is Christopher G. Treece, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sierra Bancorp.

Does this Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Form 4 indicate an open-market sale by the executive?

No. The explanation states the transactions are withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with vesting of previously awarded restricted stock.