Citizens & Northern (NASDAQ: CZNC) EVP granted 6,861 restricted shares in Form 4 filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP executive receives equity award. EVP and Chief Wealth Officer William F. Van Sant III acquired 6,861 shares of Common Stock on an award basis, noted as an award of restricted stock. Following this grant, he directly holds 6,861 shares, reflecting a routine compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Van Sant William F III

Role EVP, CHIEF WEALTH OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,861	$21.86	$150K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,861 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock shares awarded: 6,861 shares Reported value per share: $21.86 per share Shares held after award: 6,861 shares

3 metrics

Restricted stock shares awarded 6,861 shares Award of Common Stock restricted shares to EVP on 2026-06-19

Reported value per share $21.86 per share Valuation used for the restricted stock award

Shares held after award 6,861 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted Stock financial

"Award of Restricted Stock."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: 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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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.

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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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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^*

Van Sant William F III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

105 NICHOLAS DRIVE

(Street)

HATFIELD PENNSYLVANIA 19440

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP [ CZNC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CHIEF WEALTH OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/19/2026

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
Common Stock	06/19/2026		A(1)		6,861	A	$21.86	6,861	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. Award of Restricted Stock.

	/s/ Amy T. Garraty for Willam F. Van Sant III, 5/18/26, Attorney-in-Fact	06/22/2026
	** 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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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 CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP (CZNC) report?

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP reported that EVP and Chief Wealth Officer William F. Van Sant III received an award of 6,861 shares of Common Stock as restricted stock, classified as a grant or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale.

How many CZNC shares did William F. Van Sant III acquire in this Form 4?

William F. Van Sant III acquired 6,861 shares of CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP Common Stock. The transaction is coded as an award of restricted stock, meaning it is part of his compensation package rather than a discretionary market trade.

At what price was the restricted stock for CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP valued?

The restricted stock award for CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP was valued at $21.86 per share. This value reflects the price used for reporting the 6,861-share equity grant on the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What are William F. Van Sant III’s CZNC holdings after this transaction?

After this transaction, William F. Van Sant III directly holds 6,861 shares of CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP Common Stock. The Form 4 indicates these are his total direct holdings following the restricted stock award described in the filing.

Is the CZNC Form 4 transaction a market buy or a compensation grant?

The CZNC Form 4 transaction is a compensation grant, not a market buy. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition and described in the footnote as an award of restricted stock to the executive officer.