Community West EVP granted 2,694 RSUs

Stronks Timothy Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Stronks Timothy Joseph reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Community West Bancshares executive receives new stock-based award. Executive Vice President Timothy Joseph Stronks was granted 2,694 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one share of Community West Bancshares common stock.

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date, aligning compensation with longer-term company performance. Cash dividends on these RSUs, if any, will be withheld for his account, are subject to the same forfeiture terms as the RSUs, and will be paid upon vesting. Following this grant, Stronks holds 2,694 RSUs directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,694 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Stronks Timothy Joseph

Role EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	2,694	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 2,694 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer common stock and vests in three equal installments each year on the anniversary date of grant. Cash dividends on RSUs, if any, will be withheld by the Issuer for the account of the Reporting Person, will be subject to forfeiture to the same extent as the RSUs, and will be paid to the Reporting Person upon vesting of the RSUs. The per RSU value on the date of grant was $24.13.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,694 units Per-RSU value: $24.13 RSUs outstanding after grant: 2,694 units +1 more

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RSUs granted 2,694 units Restricted stock unit award to EVP Stronks

Per-RSU value $24.13 Grant-date value per restricted stock unit

RSUs outstanding after grant 2,694 units Total RSUs held directly by Stronks post-transaction

Vesting schedule 3 equal annual installments RSUs vest each year on grant anniversary

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, RSU, vests in three equal installments, cash dividends, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

RSU financial

"Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

vests in three equal installments financial

"and vests in three equal installments each year on the anniversary date of grant"

cash dividends financial

"Cash dividends on RSUs, if any, will be withheld by the Issuer"

forfeiture financial

"will be subject to forfeiture to the same extent as the RSUs"

FAQ

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What did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) report in this Form 4 filing?

Community West Bancshares reported that Executive Vice President Timothy Joseph Stronks received a grant of 2,694 restricted stock units. These RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into common shares as they vest over time, aligning him with shareholders.

How many restricted stock units did CWBC grant to Executive Vice President Stronks?

Community West Bancshares granted Timothy Joseph Stronks 2,694 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of CWBC common stock upon vesting, giving him potential ownership if vesting conditions are satisfied over the scheduled period.

How do the CWBC restricted stock units granted to Stronks vest over time?

The 2,694 CWBC restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date. This means one-third of the award becomes earned each year over three years, encouraging longer-term retention and performance alignment for the executive.

What is the value per RSU in the Community West Bancshares grant?

The per-RSU value on the grant date was $24.13. This value reflects the price used to measure the grant’s compensation cost when awarded, helping investors understand the approximate dollar value of the 2,694 restricted stock units received by the executive.

How are cash dividends handled on the CWBC RSUs granted to Stronks?

Any cash dividends on these CWBC restricted stock units will be withheld by the company for Stronks’ account and are subject to forfeiture on the same terms as the RSUs. The withheld dividends will be paid to him only when the corresponding RSUs vest.

What is Stronks’ reported RSU holding after this CWBC Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Timothy Joseph Stronks is reported as directly holding 2,694 restricted stock units. These units convert into an equal number of Community West Bancshares common shares as they vest, providing potential future equity ownership tied to service and vesting conditions.

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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^*

Stronks Timothy Joseph

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026

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

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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	05/06/2026		A		2,694		(1)	(1)	CWBC - Common Stock	2,694	$0	2,694	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer common stock and vests in three equal installments each year on the anniversary date of grant. Cash dividends on RSUs, if any, will be withheld by the Issuer for the account of the Reporting Person, will be subject to forfeiture to the same extent as the RSUs, and will be paid to the Reporting Person upon vesting of the RSUs. The per RSU value on the date of grant was $24.13.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Timothy J. Stronks	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)