Director at Community West Bancshares (CWBC) buys more company stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares director Kirk Stovesand bought additional shares of company stock. On this Form 4, he reported an open-market purchase of 257 shares of CWBC common stock at $23.90 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 82,589 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 257 shares ($6,142)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider STOVESAND KIRK

Role null

Bought 257 shs ($6K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	CWBC - Common Stock	257	$23.90	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: CWBC - Common Stock — 82,589 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 257 shares Purchase price: $23.90 per share Shares owned after: 82,589 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 257 shares Open-market buy on 2026-05-22

Purchase price $23.90 per share Price for CWBC common stock

Shares owned after 82,589 shares Direct holdings after transaction

Net buy direction 257 net shares bought Net-buy per transaction summary

Key Terms

Form 4, open-market purchase, non-derivative, common stock

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"On this Form 4, he reported an open-market purchase of 257 shares"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

open-market purchase financial

"he reported an open-market purchase of 257 shares of CWBC common stock"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

non-derivative financial

"classifies the transaction as non-derivative, meaning it involved actual shares"

common stock financial

"He bought 257 shares of CWBC common stock at a price of $23.90"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 05/26/2026 - 02:08 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/26/2026 - 02:07 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

STOVESAND KIRK

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7100 N FINANCIAL DRIVE, SUITE 101

(Street)

FRESNO CALIFORNIA 93720

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	05/22/2026		P		257	A	$23.9	82,589	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:

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Kirk B. Stovesand	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) report on this Form 4?

Community West Bancshares reported that director Kirk Stovesand made an open-market purchase of company stock. He bought 257 shares of CWBC common stock at a price of $23.90 per share, increasing his directly held ownership position disclosed in the filing.

How many Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shares did the director buy and at what price?

Director Kirk Stovesand purchased 257 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. The Form 4 shows these were open-market purchases at a price of $23.90 per share, providing a clear view of the trade size and execution price reported.

What are Kirk Stovesand’s Community West Bancshares (CWBC) holdings after this transaction?

After the reported open-market purchase, Kirk Stovesand directly owns 82,589 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. This post-transaction holding figure comes directly from the Form 4 and reflects only his disclosed direct ownership position in CWBC shares.

Was the Community West Bancshares (CWBC) insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The transaction was a buy. The Form 4 identifies the code as “P” for an open-market purchase and classifies the transaction direction as a buy, confirming that director Kirk Stovesand increased his share ownership rather than selling existing CWBC shares.

What type of security did the Community West Bancshares (CWBC) director trade?

The director traded CWBC common stock. The Form 4 lists the security title as “CWBC - Common Stock” and classifies the transaction as non-derivative, meaning it involved actual shares of Community West Bancshares rather than options, warrants, or other derivative securities.