Community West Bancshares EVP receives $65k restricted-stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) filed a Form 4 reporting that Executive Vice President Michael Thomas Hinson acquired 3,694 restricted stock shares on 05/07/2025.

The award, valued at roughly $65,000 based on the closing price of $17.60 per share, will vest over three years. Following the grant, Hinson’s direct beneficial ownership stands at 3,694 CWBC shares. The transaction is coded “A” (acquisition) and was not an open-market purchase or sale, indicating an incentive-based equity grant rather than insider buying or liquidation.

• No derivative securities were involved.
• No dispositions or sales were reported.
• The filing was signed on 07/11/2025 by an attorney-in-fact.

The disclosure is routine compensation-related and does not, by itself, signal material change to CWBC’s financial outlook.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine equity grant; minimal immediate market impact.

This Form 4 shows CWBC rewarding its EVP with restricted stock, a standard retention tool. At ~$65k, the grant is immaterial to CWBC’s market cap and cash flow, so valuation models remain unchanged. Because shares vest over three years and were not bought on the open market, the filing offers limited insight into management’s near-term view of the stock. I classify the event as neutral.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Standard long-term incentive aligns executive with shareholders.

The restricted-stock award bolsters pay-for-performance alignment, a governance positive. Vesting over multiple years encourages retention and long-term focus. However, the size is typical for a community bank EVP and does not alter control dynamics. No red flags or exceptional governance issues arise from this filing; overall impact is neutral.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Thomas Hinson Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7100 N. FINANCIAL DRIVE SUITE 101

(Street)

FRESNO CA 93720

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Community West Bancshares [ CWBC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2025

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
CWBC - Common Stock	05/07/2025		A		3,694	A	$17.6(1)	3,694	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. On May 7, 2025 Community West Bancshares awarded 3,694 restricted stock shares of CWBC common stock with a market value $65,000 and vesting over 3 years. Market price per share reflects closing price as of May 7, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Hinson Michael Thomas	07/11/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CWBC disclose in the latest Form 4?

The filing shows EVP Michael Thomas Hinson received 3,694 restricted shares of CWBC common stock on 05/07/2025.

How much are the awarded CWBC shares worth?

The award is valued at approximately $65,000, based on the closing price of $17.60 per share on the grant date.

Does the Form 4 indicate any insider selling of CWBC stock?

No. The transaction code is "A" for acquisition. No sales or dispositions were reported.

When do the restricted CWBC shares vest?

The shares vest over three years, encouraging long-term executive retention.

How many CWBC shares does EVP Hinson own after the transaction?

Following the award, he directly owns 3,694 shares of CWBC common stock.