CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. filings document the public-company disclosures of a bank holding company whose wholly owned subsidiary is Coastal States Bank. Recent Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly operating results, financial-condition updates, investor presentation materials under Regulation FD, and board-authorized capital actions such as common-stock repurchase programs.
The company's proxy and governance filings cover annual shareholder meeting matters, director elections, auditor ratification, board appointments and director departures. These records also disclose share-voting outcomes, committee-related governance information, and related-party banking relationships when they are material to board independence or Regulation S-K disclosure.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. President and CEO Stephen R. Stone reported an open-market purchase of 200 shares of common stock at $24.15 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 120,385 common shares and indirectly holds 4,830 shares through an IRA.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. appointed J. Simon Fraser to its Board of Directors effective February 26, 2026. His initial term runs until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, when he will be considered for a one-year term.
Following the 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting, Mr. Fraser is expected to join the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board determined that he is an independent director under SEC rules and New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The company’s banking subsidiary has ordinary-course loan relationships with Mr. Fraser on terms comparable to non-related customers.
Fourthstone LLC and related funds report beneficial ownership of 959,797 shares of CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. common stock, representing 8.01% of the outstanding class. The shares are held by Fourthstone on behalf of advisory clients.
The ownership percentages are based on 11,978,921 CoastalSouth common shares outstanding as of November 5, 2025, as reported in the company’s Form 10-Q. The reporting persons state the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of CoastalSouth.
CoastalSouth Bancshares CFO and COO Anthony P. Valduga received a grant of 10,000 restricted stock units on February 11, 2026. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The award vests in stages: 33% on February 11, 2027, 33% on February 11, 2028, and 34% on February 11, 2029.
After this grant, Valduga directly beneficially owns 10,000 derivative securities tied to CoastalSouth common stock, reflecting equity-based compensation aligned with multi-year service.
MACLEOD JAMES S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for COSO. The filing lists transactions totaling 1,189 shares. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 1,189 shares.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. reported that its Chief Accounting Officer, Lauren M. Hemby, received a grant of 4,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 11, 2026. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
The award vests in three annual installments: 33.3% on February 11, 2027, 33.3% on February 11, 2028, and 33.4% on February 11, 2029. Following this grant, Hemby directly holds 4,000 RSUs, aligning her interests more closely with shareholders over the multi-year vesting period.
CoastalSouth Bancshares director receives RSU grant
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. granted director Joseph V. Topper Jr. 927 restricted stock units on February 11, 2026. These RSUs convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis and are a form of equity compensation rather than a cash transaction.
The RSUs 100% vest on December 31, 2026, meaning the director must remain eligible through that date to receive all underlying shares. After this grant, he beneficially owns 927 derivative securities directly in the form of RSUs.
Richardson James N. Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in a Form 4 filing for COSO. The filing lists transactions totaling 868 shares. Following the reported transactions, holdings were 868 shares.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. director Patrick M. Frawley reported receiving a grant of 868 restricted stock units on 02/11/2026. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into shares of CoastalSouth common stock on a one-for-one basis.
The RSUs are scheduled to vest 100% on 12/31/2026, meaning Frawley will receive 868 shares of common stock at that time if vesting conditions are met. After this award, he beneficially owns 868 derivative securities directly in the form of RSUs.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. granted restricted stock units to an executive. Chief Credit Officer Turner Cameron Bradley received 1,500 restricted stock units on February 11, 2026 as an equity award, reported as a grant or other acquisition.
Each RSU converts into one share of CoastalSouth common stock. The award vests over three years: 33% on February 11, 2027, 33% on February 11, 2028, and 34% on February 11, 2029. Following this grant, Bradley directly holds 1,500 RSUs.