Esquire Financial (ESQ) CFO awarded 1,164 restricted stock shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. reported that SVP & Chief Financial Officer Michael Lacapria received an award of 1,164 shares of common stock on January 29, 2026 at a price of $0, indicating a restricted stock grant.

These shares of restricted stock vest in three equal annual installments commencing on January 29, 2029. Following this award, Lacapria beneficially owns 17,606 shares of common stock directly and 3,250 shares indirectly through an IRA. He also holds several stock option positions, with certain grants fully vested and others vesting in three equal annual installments commencing on December 15, 2024.

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^*

Lacapria Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 JERICHO QUADRANGLE

SUITE 100

(Street)

JERICHO NY 11753

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

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	01/29/2026		A		1,164(1)	A	$0	17,606(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	D
Common Stock								3,250	I	By IRA

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
Stock Options	$24.9							12/10/2019	12/10/2028	Common Stock	1,500(7)		1,500(7)	D
Stock Options	$20.85							12/16/2021	12/16/2030	Common Stock	2,500(7)		2,500(7)	D
Stock Options	$31.04							12/09/2022	12/09/2031	Common Stock	2,500(7)		2,500(7)	D
Stock Options	$42.3							12/19/2023	12/19/2032	Common Stock	2,500(7)		2,500(7)	D
Stock Options	$48.32							12/15/2024	12/15/2033	Common Stock	2,500(8)		2,500(8)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of restricted stock vest in three equal annual installments commencing on January 29, 2029.

2. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 16, 2024.

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

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 15, 2027.

6. Includes shares of restricted stock which vest in three equal annual installments commencing on January 30, 2028.

7. Stock options are fully vested.

8. Stock options vest in three equal annual installments commencing on December 15, 2024.

	/s/ Eric S. Bader, pursuant to power of attorney	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ESQ report for Michael Lacapria?

Esquire Financial Holdings reported that SVP & Chief Financial Officer Michael Lacapria received 1,164 shares of common stock on January 29, 2026 at a price of $0, reflecting a restricted stock award that increases his direct equity holdings in the company.

How many ESQ shares did Michael Lacapria receive and at what price?

Michael Lacapria received 1,164 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock at a price of $0 per share. The zero price indicates a compensatory grant of restricted stock rather than an open-market purchase, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction table.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael Lacapria’s new ESQ restricted shares?

The 1,164 restricted shares granted to Michael Lacapria vest in three equal annual installments commencing on January 29, 2029. This means the award will be earned over a three-year period starting on that date, aligning compensation with longer-term service and performance.

How many ESQ shares does Michael Lacapria own after the reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, Michael Lacapria beneficially owns 17,606 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock directly. He also has indirect beneficial ownership of 3,250 additional shares held by an IRA, reflecting his total reported equity exposure in ESQ stock.

What ESQ stock options does Michael Lacapria hold according to the filing?

The filing lists several stock option grants on Esquire Financial common stock for Michael Lacapria, including options that are fully vested and others vesting in three equal annual installments commencing on December 15, 2024. Individual grants range from 1,500 to 2,500 underlying shares each.

Is Michael Lacapria’s indirect ESQ ownership held through an IRA?

Yes. The Form 4 discloses that 3,250 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock are held indirectly “By IRA.” This indicates those shares are owned through an individual retirement account associated with Michael Lacapria, separate from his directly held shares.