Community West Bancshares Insider Plourd Gifts 2,387 Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) – Form 4 snapshot

On 22-Jul-2025, President & Director Martin E. Plourd gifted 2,387 CWBC common shares (transaction code “G”). The transfer generated no proceeds (price $0) and is treated as a bona-fide gift rather than an open-market sale. After the transaction, Plourd’s direct ownership stands at 92,246 shares; no derivative positions were reported.

The move reduces his direct stake by roughly 2.5 % but leaves a substantial holding in place, suggesting continued alignment with shareholder interests. Given the small size relative to his remaining position and CWBC’s overall float, the filing carries limited market impact and appears personal in nature.

Positive

• Executive retains 92,246 shares, maintaining significant insider alignment with shareholders.

Negative

• Direct holdings decreased by 2,387 shares, a modest 2.5 % reduction in insider ownership.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider gifted 2,387 CWBC shares; minimal float impact, ownership still strong—signal is neutral.

The Form 4 shows Martin E. Plourd transferring 2,387 shares as a gift, leaving him with 92,246 shares. At ≈2.5 % of his pre-gift stake, the reduction is immaterial to voting power or market supply. Because no cash changed hands, it does not indicate confidence loss or liquidity need. The event is therefore not materially impactful for valuation, though analysts monitor cumulative insider trends.

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^*

Plourd Martin E

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/22/2025

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	07/22/2025		G		2,387	D	$0(1)	92,246	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 July 22, 2025, Martin E. Plourd gifted and transferred 2,387 directly owned shares of CWBC common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Martin E. Plourd	07/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shares were gifted?

Martin E. Plourd gifted 2,387 common shares on 22-Jul-2025.

What was the transaction code reported?

The Form 4 lists code "G", indicating a bona-fide gift.

How many CWBC shares does Plourd own after the transaction?

He now directly owns 92,246 shares.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No derivative securities were reported.

Did the transaction generate any proceeds for the insider?

No, the shares were transferred at $0 as a gift.

What roles does Martin E. Plourd hold at CWBC?

He is both President and a Director of Community West Bancshares.