Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) director adds 165 shares in open-market buys

Q: What insider transactions did CWBC director Dorothea D. Silva report on this Form 4?

Dorothea D. Silva reported two open-market purchases of Community West Bancshares common stock, totaling 165 shares . These transactions occurred on May 4 and May 5, 2026 , and increased her directly owned CWBC share position.

Q: How many CWBC shares did Dorothea D. Silva buy and at what prices?

Dorothea D. Silva bought 150 CWBC shares at $23.57 per share and 15 shares at $23.78 per share. Both were open-market purchases of Community West Bancshares common stock reported on this Form 4 filing.

Q: Were the CWBC transactions by Dorothea D. Silva buys or sells?

Both transactions reported by Dorothea D. Silva were buys . The Form 4 lists transaction code P and describes them as open-market purchases , with zero reported sales or dispositions of Community West Bancshares common stock.

Q: Are Dorothea D. Silva’s CWBC holdings direct or indirect after these purchases?

Her reported holdings are direct . The Form 4 designates ownership type as direct (code D) for the CWBC common stock, with no indication of indirect ownership through trusts, LLCs, or other entities in the provided data.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares director Dorothea D. Silva reported open-market purchases of company stock. She bought 150 shares of CWBC common stock on May 5, 2026 at $23.57 per share and 15 shares on May 4, 2026 at $23.78 per share.

After these transactions, she directly owns 12,309.7443 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock, indicating a modest increase in her personal investment stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 165 shares ($3,892)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider SILVA DOROTHEA D

Role null

Bought 165 shs ($4K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	CWBC - Common Stock	150	$23.57	$4K
Purchase	CWBC - Common Stock	15	$23.78	$356.70

Holdings After Transaction: CWBC - Common Stock — 12,309.744 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased May 5, 2026: 150 shares at $23.57 Shares purchased May 4, 2026: 15 shares at $23.78 Total shares purchased: 165 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares purchased May 5, 2026 150 shares at $23.57 Open-market purchase of CWBC common stock

Shares purchased May 4, 2026 15 shares at $23.78 Open-market purchase of CWBC common stock

Total shares purchased 165 shares Net-buy across two open-market transactions

Holdings after May 5, 2026 12,309.7443 shares Direct ownership of CWBC common stock post-transactions

Net-buy direction 165 shares net-buy transactionSummary netBuySellShares and direction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Form 4, non-derivative, direct ownership, +1 more

5 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for both CWBC stock transactions"

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) describes these insider transactions"

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type": "non-derivative" for each CWBC - Common Stock entry"

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type": "direct" and ownership_code": "D" for these shares"

transaction code P regulatory

"transaction_code": "P" with description "Purchase in open market or private transaction""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/06/2026 - 04:32 PM

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^*

SILVA DOROTHEA D

(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)
05/04/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CWBC - Common Stock	05/04/2026		P		15	A	$23.78	12,159.7443	D
CWBC - Common Stock	05/05/2026		P		150	A	$23.57	12,309.7443	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon R. Livingston, Attorney-in-Fact for Dorothea D. Silva	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did CWBC director Dorothea D. Silva report on this Form 4?

Dorothea D. Silva reported two open-market purchases of Community West Bancshares common stock, totaling 165 shares. These transactions occurred on May 4 and May 5, 2026, and increased her directly owned CWBC share position.

How many CWBC shares did Dorothea D. Silva buy and at what prices?

Dorothea D. Silva bought 150 CWBC shares at $23.57 per share and 15 shares at $23.78 per share. Both were open-market purchases of Community West Bancshares common stock reported on this Form 4 filing.

What is Dorothea D. Silva’s total CWBC ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported purchases, Dorothea D. Silva directly owns 12,309.7443 shares of Community West Bancshares common stock. This figure reflects her post-transaction holding as disclosed in the Form 4, with no derivative positions listed.

Were the CWBC transactions by Dorothea D. Silva buys or sells?

Both transactions reported by Dorothea D. Silva were buys. The Form 4 lists transaction code P and describes them as open-market purchases, with zero reported sales or dispositions of Community West Bancshares common stock.

Did Dorothea D. Silva use derivatives or options in these CWBC trades?

No derivative or option activity is reported. Both entries are non-derivative transactions in CWBC common stock, coded as P for open-market purchases, and the derivativeSummary section of the Form 4 is empty.

Are Dorothea D. Silva’s CWBC holdings direct or indirect after these purchases?

Her reported holdings are direct. The Form 4 designates ownership type as direct (code D) for the CWBC common stock, with no indication of indirect ownership through trusts, LLCs, or other entities in the provided data.