Bankwell director Dale buys 530 shares at $67.11
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) director Eric J. Dale reported purchasing 530 shares of common stock on September 8, 2026 at $67.11 per share through a Deferred Compensation Plan, bringing his indirectly held stake in that plan to 43,026 shares of common stock.
Separate holding entries describe multiple restricted stock awards previously granted under the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan, with portions vesting annually through February 2029.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 530 shares
Net Buy
6 txns
Insider
Dale Eric J
Role
Director
Bought
530 shs ($36K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 530 | $67.11 | $36K |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 43,026 shares (Indirect, Deferred Compensation Plan);
Common Stock — 40,919 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. 1,600 shares of restricted stock granted on December 30, 2022, pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan and will vest in four equal annual installments of 25%, with the first installment vested on January 2, 2024 and an additional 25% to vest on each annual anniversary of the vesting date thereafter. As of the filing date, 1,200 shares have vested.
- F2. 1,600 shares of restricted stock granted on December 29, 2023, pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan with 533 vested on February 7, 2025, 533 will vest on February 7, 2026 and 534 will vest on February 7, 2027. As of the filing date, 1,066 shares have vested.
- F3. 1,800 shares of restricted stock granted on February 7, 2025, pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan with 600 to vest on February 7, 2026. 600 will vest on February 7, 2027 and 600 will vest on February 7, 2028. As of the filing date, 600 shares have vested.
- F4. 1,455 shares of restricted stock granted on February 9, 2026, pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan with 485 to vest on February 7, 2027. 485 will vest on February 7, 2028 and 485 will vest on February 7, 2029.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 530 shares
Purchase price per share: $67.11 per share
Indirect holdings after transaction: 43,026 shares
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Shares purchased
530 shares
Common stock purchased on September 8, 2026
Purchase price per share
$67.11 per share
Common stock purchase on September 8, 2026
Indirect holdings after transaction
43,026 shares
Common stock held via Deferred Compensation Plan after September 8, 2026 trade
Restricted stock grant 2022
1,600 shares
Granted December 30, 2022; 1,200 vested as of filing date
Restricted stock grant 2023
1,600 shares
Granted December 29, 2023; 1,066 vested as of filing date
Restricted stock grant 2025
1,800 shares
Granted February 7, 2025; 600 vested as of filing date
Restricted stock grant 2026
1,455 shares
Granted February 9, 2026; all subject to future vesting
Key Terms
Deferred Compensation Plan, restricted stock, 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan
3 terms
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Shares were held indirectly through a Deferred Compensation Plan"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
restricted stock financial
"1,600 shares of restricted stock granted on December 30, 2022"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan financial
"pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan"
FAQ
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What insider transaction did BWFG director Eric J. Dale report?
He reported a purchase of 530 shares of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. common stock on September 8, 2026, executed at a price of $67.11 per share through a Deferred Compensation Plan.
What restricted stock awards in BWFG does Eric J. Dale report from the 2022 Stock Plan?
He reports grants of 1,600 shares on December 30, 2022; 1,600 shares on December 29, 2023; 1,800 shares on February 7, 2025; and 1,455 shares on February 9, 2026, all under the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
Over what period will Eric J. Dale’s BWFG restricted stock continue to vest?
The restricted stock awards vest in annual installments, with described vesting dates running from January 2, 2024 and continuing annually through February 7, 2029, based on each grant’s schedule in the footnotes.
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