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Eastern Bankshares chair exercises 11,223 RSUs

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Executive Chair Robert Francis Rivers exercised 11,223 restricted stock units into common stock on March 3, 2026, at a conversion price of $0 per share; the units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Executive Chair Robert Francis Rivers exercised 11,223 restricted stock units into common stock on March 3, 2026, at a conversion price of $0 per share; the units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

To satisfy tax obligations, 5,427 common shares were withheld at $19.45 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 458,282 shares of common stock and 92,632 restricted stock units, plus 4,921 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, with holdings including shares acquired via automatic dividend reinvestment.

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Insider Rivers Robert Francis
Role Executive Chair
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 11,223 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 11,223 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 5,427 $19.45 $106K
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 92,632 contracts for 70,184 underlying shares (Direct); Common Stock — 458,282 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,921 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Includes 200,000 shares held in joint tenancy with spouse.
  3. F3. Reflects the amount of shares beneficially owned, including shares received due to automatic dividend reinvestment, as of the date of this report.
  4. F4. On March 1, 2022, the reporting person was granted 106,736 restricted stock units that vest in five equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2023, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
  5. F5. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 46,604 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2025, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
  6. F6. On March 3, 2025, the reporting person was granted 33,671 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 3, 2026, after market close, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
  7. F7. On March 2, 2026, the reporting person was granted 33,301 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 2, 2027, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
RSUs exercised 11,223 shares Restricted stock units converted into common stock on March 3, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 5,427 shares at $19.45 per share Common stock withheld to cover tax obligations on March 3, 2026
Direct common stock holdings 458,282 shares Directly held by Robert Francis Rivers after the reported transactions
Restricted stock unit holdings 92,632 units Post-transaction RSUs held directly
Indirect ESOP holdings 4,921 shares Common stock held indirectly through an ESOP
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
automatic dividend reinvestment financial
"including shares received due to automatic dividend reinvestment"
joint tenancy with spouse financial
"Includes 200,000 shares held in joint tenancy with spouse."

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What transactions did Eastern Bankshares (EBC) Executive Chair Robert Francis Rivers report?

He reported exercising 11,223 restricted stock units into common stock and a related tax-withholding disposition. On March 3, 2026, those RSUs converted one-for-one into Eastern Bankshares common stock, with 5,427 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at a $19.45 per share value.

How many RSUs did Eastern Bankshares (EBC) Executive Chair Rivers exercise, and how do they convert?

Rivers exercised 11,223 restricted stock units, which convert into Eastern Bankshares common stock on a one-for-one basis. The filing notes a $0 conversion price per unit, meaning no cash exercise price was paid for the RSUs when they converted into common stock.

How many Eastern Bankshares (EBC) shares were withheld for Robert Rivers’ taxes, and at what price?

The filing shows that 5,427 shares of Eastern Bankshares common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations. These tax-withholding shares are valued at $19.45 per share, reflecting a disposition classified as payment of tax liability by delivering securities to the issuer.

What are Robert Rivers’ reported post-transaction holdings in Eastern Bankshares (EBC)?

After the reported transactions, Rivers directly holds 458,282 common shares and 92,632 restricted stock units. He also has an indirect holding of 4,921 shares through an ESOP, and footnotes state his beneficial ownership includes shares from automatic dividend reinvestment and joint tenancy with his spouse.

What RSU grants and vesting schedules for Robert Rivers does the Eastern Bankshares (EBC) filing describe?

The filing describes RSU grants of 106,736 units on March 1, 2022, vesting in five annual installments from 2023, plus grants of 46,604, 33,671 and 33,301 units from 2024–2026, each vesting in three equal annual installments beginning one year after the respective grant dates.

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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*
Rivers Robert Francis

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

(Street)
BOSTON MA 02110

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. [ EBC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Executive Chair
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/03/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 03/03/2026 M 11,223(1) A $0 463,709 D
Common Stock 03/03/2026 F 5,427 D $19.45 458,282 D(2)
Common Stock 4,921 I(3) By ESOP
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 Units (1) (4) (4) Common stock 21,348 21,348 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) (5) (5) Common stock 15,535 15,535 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/03/2026 M 11,223 (6) (6) Common stock 11,223 $0 22,448 D
Restricted Stock Units (1) (7) (7) Common stock 33,301 33,301 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Includes 200,000 shares held in joint tenancy with spouse.
3. Reflects the amount of shares beneficially owned, including shares received due to automatic dividend reinvestment, as of the date of this report.
4. On March 1, 2022, the reporting person was granted 106,736 restricted stock units that vest in five equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2023, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
5. On March 1, 2024, the reporting person was granted 46,604 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2025, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
6. On March 3, 2025, the reporting person was granted 33,671 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 3, 2026, after market close, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
7. On March 2, 2026, the reporting person was granted 33,301 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 2, 2027, subject to continued service. Vested shares will be issued to the reporting person as soon as practicable after the vesting date.
/s/ Kathleen R. Henry, by Power of Attorney 03/05/2026
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