Wasatch Advisors Discloses 366,186 Shares (4.3%) in ESQ

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wasatch Advisors LP reports beneficial ownership of 366,186 shares of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc., representing 4.3% of the company's common stock, via a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 5). The filing shows Wasatch has sole voting power for 352,814 shares and sole dispositive power for 366,186 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive powers reported. The filing includes a certification that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to change or influence control of the issuer. The statement identifies Wasatch as an investment adviser organized in Delaware and lists the firm’s principal business address.

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Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Wasatch reports a passive 4.3% stake with sole voting and dispositive power for most shares; position disclosed on Schedule 13G/A.

Wasatch Advisors LP discloses beneficial ownership of 366,186 shares, equal to 4.3% of Esquire Financial’s common stock. The filing specifies 352,814 shares with sole voting power and 366,186 shares with sole dispositive power, and reports no shared powers. The signee certifies holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. As reported, this is a passive disclosure under Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 5) rather than an active control filing.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing shows no group affiliation or shared control and affirms non-control intent for a sub-5% position.

The statement indicates Wasatch Advisors LP is not filing as part of a group and lists certain items as "Not Applicable," including group membership and parent/subsidiary acquisition classification. The disclosure includes an explicit certification that the securities are not held to influence control. Given the reported 4.3% ownership and absence of shared voting/dispositive power, the filing reflects a non-controlling, reportable passive stake under SEC Schedule 13G/A procedures.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

29667J101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 29667J101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

WASATCH ADVISORS LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 352,814.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 366,186.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

366,186.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 100 JERICHO QUADRANGLE, 100 JERICHO QUADRANGLE, JERICHO, NEW YORK, 11753
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Wasatch Advisors LP
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, 84108, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 29667J101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 366,186
(b)	Percent of class: 4.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 352,814
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 366,186
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

WASATCH ADVISORS LP

Signature:	Mike Yeates
Name/Title:	CEO
Date:	08/14/2025

FAQ

What stake did Wasatch Advisors report in Esquire Financial (ESQ)?

Wasatch Advisors LP reported beneficial ownership of 366,186 shares, representing 4.3% of Esquire Financial's common stock.

How much voting power does Wasatch Advisors have in ESQ?

Wasatch reports sole voting power for 352,814 shares and no shared voting power.

Does Wasatch report dispositive (selling) power over its ESQ shares?

Yes. The filing shows sole dispositive power for 366,186 shares and no shared dispositive power.

Is the Wasatch stake reported as intended to influence control of ESQ?

No. The filing includes a certification stating the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control.

What filing type was used to disclose Wasatch's position in ESQ?

The position was disclosed on a Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 5).