CWBC CEO James J. Kim reports 841-share tax withholding on vesting

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Community West Bancshares CEO James J. Kim reported an automatic share withholding related to equity compensation. On January 23, 2026, the company withheld 841 shares of CWBC common stock at a price of $23.85 per share to cover tax obligations when 2,040 restricted shares from a prior stock award vested. This was recorded as a disposition for tax purposes, not an open-market sale. After this transaction, Kim beneficially owned 58,573 CWBC shares, held directly.

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^*

Kim James J

(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)
	CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

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	01/23/2026		F		841(1)	D	$23.85(2)	58,573	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. Represents shares withheld by Community West Bancshares to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 2,040 restricted shares from a Restricted Stock Award granted January 23, 2025.

2. Price represents the fair value market price at vesting.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for James J. Kim	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CWBC CEO James J. Kim report?

James J. Kim reported a transaction where 841 CWBC common shares were withheld on January 23, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock.

Was the CWBC CEO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No. The 841 shares were withheld by Community West Bancshares to cover taxes on vesting of restricted stock, rather than sold in the open market.

How many CWBC shares does James J. Kim own after the reported transaction?

Following the tax withholding transaction, James J. Kim beneficially owned 58,573 shares of CWBC common stock, held directly.

What triggered the CWBC CEO’s tax withholding transaction?

The withholding was triggered by the vesting of 2,040 restricted shares from a Restricted Stock Award originally granted on January 23, 2025.

What price per share was used for the CWBC tax withholding?

The company used a per-share price of $23.85, which the disclosure states represents the fair market value at vesting.

What role does James J. Kim hold at Community West Bancshares (CWBC)?

James J. Kim is disclosed as both a Director and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Community West Bancshares.