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Capital Bancorp Inc. (CBNK) reporting person Joshua Bernstein reported beneficial ownership of 875,617 common shares, or 5.4% of the 16,328,648 common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026. The reported total includes 3,108 shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days, along with shares held directly, through Bernstein Fund Limited Partnership and SandBern Ventures LLC, and through his deceased father's estate.
Under a September 29, 2026 Voting and Support Agreement with Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO), Bernstein agreed to vote the shares in favor of the merger agreement between PEBO and Capital Bancorp, and against competing acquisition proposals. He also agreed not to transfer or dispose of the shares without PEBO's prior consent, subject to limited exceptions. The agreement may cause PEBO to be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over the shares; Bernstein expressly disclaimed membership in a Section 13(d) group with PEBO.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:875,617 sharesOwnership percentage:5.4%Common shares outstanding:16,328,648 shares+5 more
8 metrics
Beneficial ownership875,617 sharesReported by Joshua Bernstein; as of September 30, 2026
Ownership percentage5.4%Based on common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026
Common shares outstanding16,328,648 sharesAs of September 30, 2026
Directly held shares90,909 sharesBernstein reported shared voting and dispositive power
Shares held by Bernstein Fund Limited Partnership303,200 sharesBernstein reported shared voting and dispositive power
Shares held by SandBern Ventures LLC154,400 sharesBernstein reported shared voting and dispositive power
Shares held through deceased father's estate324,000 sharesBernstein reported shared voting and dispositive power
Shares underlying exercisable options3,108 sharesOptions exercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2026
Key Terms
beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Voting and Support Agreement, +2 more
6 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"aggregate percentage ... beneficially owned by the reporting person"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared voting powerregulatory
"Shared Voting Power 875,617"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerregulatory
"shared voting and dispositive power"
Voting and Support Agreementregulatory
"entered into a Voting and Support Agreement with PEBO"
A voting and support agreement is a contract in which certain shareholders promise to vote their shares a specific way and back particular corporate actions, such as a sale, merger, or management proposal. It matters to investors because it creates predictability about the outcome of important votes—similar to a small group agreeing in advance to vote the same way—so it can lock in control, affect deal certainty and influence a stock’s market reaction.
Section 13(d) groupregulatory
"constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d)"
restricted stock unitsfinancial
"options and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
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How many CBNK shares does Joshua Bernstein beneficially own?
Joshua Bernstein reported beneficial ownership of 875,617 CBNK common shares, equal to 5.4% of 16,328,648 common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2026. The reported amount includes 3,108 shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days and excludes 10,028 shares underlying options and restricted stock units subject to vesting.
What did Joshua Bernstein agree to in the CBNK merger support agreement?
Under the agreement dated September 29, 2026, Bernstein agreed to vote the shares in favor of the merger agreement between Peoples Bancorp Inc. and Capital Bancorp, and against competing acquisition proposals. He also agreed not to transfer or dispose of the shares without PEBO's prior consent, subject to certain limited exceptions.
How is Joshua Bernstein's CBNK share position held?
The reported position includes 90,909 shares held directly, 303,200 shares held by Bernstein Fund Limited Partnership, 154,400 held by SandBern Ventures LLC, 324,000 held through his deceased father's estate, and 3,108 shares underlying options exercisable within 60 days.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 7)
CAPITAL BANCORP, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
139737100
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
139737100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Joshua Bernstein
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
875,617.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
875,617.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
875,617.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
CAPITAL BANCORP, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2275 Research Boulevard, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Joshua Bernstein
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
2275 Research Boulevard, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
(c)
Citizenship:
Mr. Bernstein is an individual residing in the District of Columbia.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
139737100
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The aggregate number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") owned by the reporting person is 875,617. 90,909 shares of Common Stock directly held by the reporting person over which the reporting person has shared voting and dispositive power, 303,200 shares of Common Stock held by the Bernstein Fund Limited Partnership, (the reporting person owns 16.7%) over which the reporting person shares voting and dispositive power, 154,400 shares of Common Stock held by SandBern Ventures, LLC (the reporting person owns 66.67%) over which the reporting person shares voting and dispositive power, 324,000 shares of Common Stock held by the reporting person's deceased father, through whom he is executor of his estate and over which the reporting person shares voting and dispositive power, and 3,108 shares of Common Stock underlying options that are currently exercisable within 60 days of September 30, 2026 that the reporting person is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power. This amount excludes 10,028 shares of Common Stock underlying options and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting.
On September 29, 2026, in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") entered into by and between Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("PEBO") and Capital Bancorp, Inc. ("CBNK"), the Reporting Person entered into a Voting and Support Agreement with PEBO (the "Support Agreement"). Pursuant to the Support Agreement, the Reporting Person agreed, among other things, to vote all shares of CBNK common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person in favor of the approval of the Merger Agreement and against any competing acquisition proposal, and agreed not to transfer or dispose of such shares without the prior consent of PEBO, subject to certain limited exceptions.
As a result of the Support Agreement, the Reporting Person may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over the 875,617 shares of CBNK common stock subject to the Support Agreement with PEBO. Neither the filing of this Amendment to Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission that the Reporting Person and PEBO constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Reporting Person expressly disclaims membership in any such group.
(b)
Percent of class:
The aggregate percentage of the shares of Common Stock outstanding beneficially owned by the reporting person is 5.4% which is based on 16,328,648 shares Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2026. This percentage excludes 10,028 shares of Common Stock underlying options and restricted stock units that are subject to vesting.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
875,617
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
875,617
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
