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Director at Community West (CWBC) exercises 2,370 stock options

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares director Kirk Stovesand exercised stock options for 2,370 shares of CWBC common stock. The options were exercised at an exercise price of $14.85 per share, converting derivative securities into common shares.

After the transaction, Stovesand directly holds 82,332 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. The filing shows an option exercise and share acquisition, with no reported open-market sales or tax-withholding dispositions in this event.

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Insider STOVESAND KIRK
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise CWBC - Stock Option 2,370 $0.00 --
Exercise CWBC - Common Stock 2,370 $14.85 $35K
Holdings After Transaction: CWBC - Stock Option — 0 shares (Direct); CWBC - Common Stock — 82,332 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Options exercised 2,370 shares Stock options converted into CWBC common stock
Exercise price $14.85 per share Stock option exercise price for CWBC
Shares owned after transaction 82,332 shares Direct CWBC common stock holdings after exercise
Option expiration date October 25, 2028 Original expiration date of exercised CWBC options
Exercise date of options April 1, 2024 Exercise date shown for CWBC stock options
stock option financial
"security_title: "CWBC - Stock Option""
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "CWBC - Common Stock""
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: "14.8500""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
CWBC - Common Stock04/07/2026M2,370A$14.8582,332D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
CWBC - Stock Option$14.8504/07/2026M2,37004/01/202410/25/2028CWBC - Common Stock2,370$00D
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Kirk B. Stovesand04/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) report for Kirk Stovesand?

Community West Bancshares reported that director Kirk Stovesand exercised stock options into 2,370 shares of CWBC common stock. The transaction reflects a conversion of derivative securities into common shares rather than an open-market purchase or sale, indicating an exercise-and-hold pattern.

How many Community West Bancshares (CWBC) options did Kirk Stovesand exercise?

Kirk Stovesand exercised stock options covering 2,370 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. These options were derivative securities that converted into the same number of CWBC common shares, as reflected in the Form 4 insider trading report filed for this transaction.

What was the exercise price for Kirk Stovesand’s CWBC stock options?

The exercised Community West Bancshares stock options carried an exercise price of $14.85 per share. This price is the cost at which the derivative securities converted into CWBC common stock, resulting in 2,370 newly acquired common shares for the reporting director.

How many Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shares does Kirk Stovesand own after the transaction?

Following the option exercise, Kirk Stovesand directly owns 82,332 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. This total reflects his direct holdings after converting 2,370 stock options into CWBC shares in the reported Form 4 transaction.

Did Kirk Stovesand sell any Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shares in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows no open-market sales of Community West Bancshares shares by Kirk Stovesand. It reports only the exercise and conversion of 2,370 stock options into common stock, leaving him with 82,332 CWBC shares directly owned after the transaction.