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Eastern Bankshares (EBC) director adds 3,883 restricted shares in equity grant

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Hessan Diane reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. director Diane Hessan received a grant of 3,883 shares of restricted common stock as compensation. The award was made at a price of $0.00 per share and is scheduled to vest in full on May 18, 2026.

After this grant, Hessan directly holds 122,498 shares of common stock, consisting of 106,195 unrestricted shares and 16,303 restricted shares under prior and current grants. Separately, 2,000 shares are held indirectly through Crimson Seed LLC, which is controlled by her spouse.

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Insider Hessan Diane
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,883 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 122,498 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares represent restricted stock that was granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to the terms of such plan. This restricted stock is scheduled to vest in full on the anniversary of the grant date of May 18, 2026. Consists of (i) 106,195 shares of common stock; (ii) 12,420 remaining shares of restricted stock that vest ratably over a five-year period on the anniversary of the November 30, 2021 date of grant; and (iii) 3,883 shares of restricted stock reported on this Form 4. Held by Crimson Seed LLC, which is controlled by spouse of Reporting Person.
Restricted stock grant 3,883 shares Restricted common stock awarded on May 18, 2026 grant date
Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 3,883 restricted shares granted to director
Vesting date May 18, 2026 New 3,883 restricted shares vest in full on this date
Direct holdings after grant 122,498 shares Total Eastern Bankshares common stock directly held after transaction
Indirect holdings 2,000 shares Common stock held indirectly via Crimson Seed LLC controlled by spouse
Unrestricted common stock 106,195 shares Portion of direct holdings that is common stock without restriction
Five-year vesting restricted stock 12,420 shares Restricted shares vesting ratably over five years from November 30, 2021
restricted stock financial
"These shares represent restricted stock that was granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan"
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.
2021 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to the terms of such plan"
vest financial
"This restricted stock is scheduled to vest in full on the anniversary of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
indirect financial
"Held by Crimson Seed LLC, which is controlled by spouse of Reporting Person."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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*
Hessan Diane

(Last)(First)(Middle)
125 HIGH STREET

(Street)
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02110

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. [ EBC ]
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)
05/18/2026
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
Common Stock05/18/2026A3,883(1)A$0122,498(2)D
Common Stock2,000IBy Spouse(3)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares represent restricted stock that was granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan pursuant to the terms of such plan. This restricted stock is scheduled to vest in full on the anniversary of the grant date of May 18, 2026.
2. Consists of (i) 106,195 shares of common stock; (ii) 12,420 remaining shares of restricted stock that vest ratably over a five-year period on the anniversary of the November 30, 2021 date of grant; and (iii) 3,883 shares of restricted stock reported on this Form 4.
3. Held by Crimson Seed LLC, which is controlled by spouse of Reporting Person.
/s/ Laura Vaughn Burek05/20/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Eastern Bankshares (EBC) director Diane Hessan report?

Diane Hessan reported receiving a grant of 3,883 shares of restricted common stock at $0.00 per share. This represents a compensation award rather than an open-market purchase and adds to her existing equity stake in Eastern Bankshares.

When do Diane Hessan’s new restricted Eastern Bankshares (EBC) shares vest?

The 3,883 restricted shares granted to Diane Hessan are scheduled to vest in full on May 18, 2026. Vesting means the shares become fully owned and no longer subject to forfeiture under the equity incentive plan’s conditions.

How many Eastern Bankshares (EBC) shares does Diane Hessan hold after this Form 4?

Following the grant, Diane Hessan directly holds 122,498 Eastern Bankshares common shares. This total includes unrestricted shares plus restricted stock granted under the company’s equity incentive plan, as detailed in the Form 4 footnotes.

What portion of Diane Hessan’s Eastern Bankshares (EBC) holdings are restricted stock?

Her direct holdings include 12,420 restricted shares that vest ratably over five years from November 30, 2021, and 3,883 newly granted restricted shares. Together, these restricted awards form a meaningful part of her total direct equity position.

Does Diane Hessan have any indirect ownership of Eastern Bankshares (EBC) shares?

Yes. An additional 2,000 Eastern Bankshares common shares are held indirectly via Crimson Seed LLC, which is controlled by her spouse. This indirect position is reported separately from her direct holdings on the Form 4.