Esquire director gifts 51K shares to family trust

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (ESQ) director Richard T. Powers reported a bona fide gift of 51,380 shares of common stock on August 25, 2026, transferring them to a Family Trust where they are now held indirectly. Following the transaction, he holds 6,853 shares directly, which include multiple tranches of restricted stock vesting between December 2024 and December 2027.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 51,380 shares

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Powers Richard T

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6	51,380	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,853 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 51,380 shares (Indirect, By Family Trust)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 16, 2024.
2. F2. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 9, 2025.
3. F3. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest 100% on December 10, 2026.
4. F4. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 19, 2026.
5. F5. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 3, 2027.
6. F6. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 15, 2027.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 51,380 shares of Common Stock Gift price per share: $0.0000 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 6,853 shares of Common Stock +2 more

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Shares gifted 51,380 shares of Common Stock Bona fide gift on August 25, 2026

Gift price per share $0.0000 per share Reported for the 51,380-share bona fide gift

Direct holdings after transaction 6,853 shares of Common Stock Direct ownership following the August 25, 2026 gift

Indirect holdings via Family Trust 51,380 shares of Common Stock Indirect ownership "By Family Trust" after the gift

Restricted stock vesting start December 16, 2024 One restricted stock grant vests in three equal annual installments starting this date

Key Terms

Bona fide gift, restricted stock, Family Trust

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Bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

restricted stock financial

"Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual"

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.

Family Trust financial

"nature_of_ownership: "By Family Trust""

FAQ

What insider transaction did ESQ director Richard T. Powers report on August 25, 2026?

He reported a bona fide gift of 51,380 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. common stock on August 25, 2026, transferring those shares to a Family Trust where they are now reported as indirectly owned.

How many ESQ shares did Richard T. Powers transfer and at what price?

Richard T. Powers transferred 51,380 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. common stock as a gift at a reported price of $0.0000 per share, consistent with a non-sale, charitable or family-type transfer rather than a market transaction.

What are Richard T. Powers’ ESQ share holdings after the reported gift?

After the gift, Richard T. Powers holds 6,853 shares directly and 51,380 shares indirectly through a Family Trust. The direct holdings include several tranches of restricted stock that vest on various dates from December 2024 through December 2027.

How are the 51,380 ESQ shares held following the gift by Richard T. Powers?

The 51,380 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. common stock given on August 25, 2026 are reported as held indirectly "By Family Trust", indicating ownership through that trust rather than in his direct name.

What does the Form 4 say about vesting of Richard T. Powers’ ESQ restricted stock?

Footnotes state his remaining direct holdings include restricted stock that vests in installments starting December 16, 2024 and December 9, 2025, plus grants vesting 100% on December 10, 2026 and further installments beginning in December 2026 and December 2027.

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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^*

Powers Richard T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 JERICHO QUADRANGLE

SUITE 100

(Street)

JERICHO NEW YORK 11753

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. [ ESQ ]

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)
08/25/2026

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	08/25/2026		G		51,380	D	$0	6,853(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	D
Common Stock								51,380	I	By Family Trust

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 in three equal annual installments commencing on December 16, 2024.

2. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 9, 2025.

3. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest 100% on December 10, 2026.

4. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 19, 2026.

5. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 3, 2027.

6. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 15, 2027.

	/s/ Gary A. Lax, pursuant to power of attorney	08/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)