Bankwell director Dunne buys 261 shares at $67.11
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Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) director Jeffrey R. Dunne reported purchasing 261 shares of common stock on September 8, 2026 at $67.11 per share through a Deferred Compensation Plan, bringing his indirect holdings in that plan to 6,381 shares of common stock. The filing also lists several outstanding restricted stock awards granted under the 2022 stock plan with scheduled vesting dates through February 2029. No transactions were reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 261 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Dunne Jeffrey R
Role
Director
Bought
261 shs ($18K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock | 261 | $67.11 | $18K |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 6,381 shares (Indirect, Deferred Compensation Plan);
Common Stock — 7,355 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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: 261 shares
Purchase price per share: $67.11 per share
Indirect shares after purchase: 6,381 shares
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8 metrics
Shares purchased
261 shares
BWFG common stock bought on September 8, 2026
Purchase price per share
$67.11 per share
Open market or private transaction on September 8, 2026
Indirect shares after purchase
6,381 shares
BWFG common stock held through a Deferred Compensation Plan after the transaction
Restricted stock grant (2023)
1,600 shares
Restricted stock granted December 29, 2023 under the 2022 Stock Plan
Restricted stock grant (2025)
1,800 shares
Restricted stock granted February 7, 2025 under the 2022 Stock Plan
Restricted stock grant (2026)
1,455 shares
Restricted stock granted February 9, 2026 under the 2022 Stock Plan
Vested restricted shares (2023 grant)
1,066 shares
Portion of the December 29, 2023 grant vested as of the filing date
Vested restricted shares (2025 grant)
600 shares
Portion of the February 7, 2025 grant vested as of the filing date
Key Terms
Deferred Compensation Plan, restricted stock, 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan, vest
4 terms
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"261 shares were acquired 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 29, 2023"
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
"granted pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan"
vest financial
"533 vested on February 7, 2025 and additional tranches will vest later"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did BWFG director Jeffrey R. Dunne report?
He reported a purchase of 261 BWFG common shares on September 8, 2026 at $67.11 per share, acquired through a Deferred Compensation Plan, with indirect holdings in that plan increasing to 6,381 shares of common stock.
Were Jeffrey R. Dunne’s BWFG trades under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, meaning the reported BWFG share purchase was not disclosed as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What restricted stock awards in BWFG does Jeffrey R. Dunne report?
He reports 1,600 restricted shares granted December 29, 2023, 1,800 restricted shares granted February 7, 2025, and 1,455 restricted shares granted February 9, 2026, all under the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan with scheduled vesting through February 2029.
What are the future vesting dates for Jeffrey R. Dunne’s BWFG restricted stock?
Future vesting is scheduled as follows: 533 shares on February 7, 2026 and 534 shares on February 7, 2027 from the 2023 grant; 600 shares each on February 7, 2027 and 2028 from the 2025 grant; and 485 shares each on February 7, 2027, 2028, and 2029 from the 2026 grant.
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