ECB Bancorp (ECBK) director buys 2,200 shares at $18.50

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ECB Bancorp, Inc. director Maura Ellen Sullivan reported an insider purchase of common stock. On February 9, 2026, a spouse-related account bought 2,200 shares of ECBK at $18.50 per share, reported as indirectly owned. Following this transaction, Sullivan beneficially owns 5,700 indirectly held shares through her spouse and 1,150 directly held shares, which include restricted stock scheduled to vest 100% on December 17, 2026.

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^*

Sullivan Maura Ellen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

419 BROADWAY

(Street)

EVERETT MA 02149

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/ [ ECBK ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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	02/09/2026		P		2,200	A	$18.5	5,700	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								1,150(1)	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. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest 100% on December 17, 2026.

	/s/ Steven T. Lanter, pursuant to power of attorney	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ECB Bancorp (ECBK) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Maura Ellen Sullivan, through a spouse-related account, purchased 2,200 shares of ECB Bancorp common stock on February 9, 2026 at a price of $18.50 per share, increasing her indirect beneficial ownership.

How many ECB Bancorp (ECBK) shares does Maura Ellen Sullivan own after the transaction?

After the reported trade, Maura Ellen Sullivan beneficially owns 5,700 shares indirectly through her spouse and 1,150 shares directly. The directly held amount includes restricted stock that is subject to vesting conditions specified in the filing’s footnote.

Was the ECB Bancorp (ECBK) insider trade a purchase or a sale?

The insider activity was a purchase. Transaction code “P” indicates that a spouse-related account acquired 2,200 shares of ECB Bancorp common stock at $18.50 per share on February 9, 2026, rather than a sale or disposition.

How are the newly purchased ECB Bancorp (ECBK) shares held for Maura Ellen Sullivan?

The 2,200 newly purchased shares are reported as indirectly owned with the nature of ownership listed as “By Spouse”. This means the shares are held in an account associated with her spouse but counted toward her beneficial ownership.

What does the restricted stock footnote mean in the ECB Bancorp (ECBK) Form 4?

The footnote explains that the 1,150 directly held shares include restricted stock that will vest 100% on December 17, 2026. Until vesting, these shares are subject to restrictions, but they are still counted in her reported beneficial ownership.

What is Maura Ellen Sullivan’s role at ECB Bancorp (ECBK)?

The filing identifies Maura Ellen Sullivan as a director of ECB Bancorp, Inc. She is not marked as an officer or 10% owner. The reported transactions reflect her beneficial holdings as a board member under SEC Section 16 reporting rules.