Esquire Financial (ESQ) EVP Kornhaber receives 5,122-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. executive Ari P. Kornhaber, EVP and Head of Corporate Development, reported an equity award of common stock. On January 29, 2026, he received 5,122 shares of restricted stock at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a compensatory grant.

These restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 29, 2029119,792 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 1,947 shares through an IRA.

02/02/2026 - 12:20 PM

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^*

Kornhaber Ari P

(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)
	EVP and Head of Corp Dev

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		5,122(1)	A	$0	119,792(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)	D
Common Stock								1,947	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

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.

	/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 executive Ari P. Kornhaber report?

Ari P. Kornhaber reported receiving 5,122 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock as a restricted stock award. The shares were granted on January 29, 2026 at a price of $0 per share, indicating a compensatory equity grant rather than an open‑market purchase.

How many ESQ shares does Ari P. Kornhaber own after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transaction, Ari P. Kornhaber beneficially owns 119,792 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock directly. He also indirectly owns 1,947 additional common shares through an IRA, giving him both direct and retirement-account exposure to ESQ equity.

How do the new ESQ restricted shares granted to Kornhaber vest?

The new 5,122 restricted shares granted to Kornhaber vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on January 29, 2029, meaning portions of the award will become unrestricted each year over a three-year period, subject to the plan’s standard conditions.

What role does Ari P. Kornhaber hold at Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ)?

Ari P. Kornhaber serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at Esquire Financial Holdings. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation tied to this officer role, aligning his personal holdings with the company’s long-term performance and shareholder interests.

Does Kornhaber hold any ESQ shares indirectly through retirement accounts?

Yes. In addition to his direct holdings, Kornhaber indirectly owns 1,947 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings common stock. These shares are held by an IRA, as disclosed in the filing, and are reported as indirect beneficial ownership separate from his directly held shares.