EWSB CEO buys 67,641 shares at $10
EWSB Bancorp President & CEO Charles D. Schmalz reported significant open-market buying of company stock through retirement accounts.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
EWSB Bancorp President & CEO Charles D. Schmalz reported significant open-market buying of company stock through retirement accounts. On June 29, 2025, entities associated with him bought 59,141 shares of Common Stock at $10.00 per share through a Spouse IRA and 8,500 shares at $10.00 per share through his IRA.
After these purchases, the Spouse IRA held 74,141 shares and the IRA held 23,500 shares, both reported as indirect ownership. As of June 29, 2026, the filing also shows 2,100 shares held directly and 653 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, with the ESOP entry linked to a transaction noted as not required to be reported under Section 16.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 67,641 shares
Net Buy
4 txns
Insider
Schmalz Charles D
Role
President & CEO
Bought
67,641 shs ($676K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 8,500 | $10.00 | $85K |
| Purchase | Common Stock | 59,141 | $10.00 | $591K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 23,500 shares (Indirect, By IRA);
Common Stock — 74,141 shares (Indirect, By Spouse IRA);
Common Stock — 2,100 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 653 shares (Indirect, By ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Reflects transaction not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Key Figures
Spouse IRA purchase: 59,141 shares at $10.00
IRA purchase: 8,500 shares at $10.00
Total net shares bought: 67,641 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Spouse IRA purchase
59,141 shares at $10.00
Common Stock bought on June 29, 2025 via Spouse IRA
IRA purchase
8,500 shares at $10.00
Common Stock bought on June 29, 2025 via IRA
Total net shares bought
67,641 shares
Net open-market purchases reported in this Form 4
Spouse IRA holdings after
74,141 shares
Total indirect Spouse IRA holdings after June 29, 2025 purchase
IRA holdings after
23,500 shares
Total indirect IRA holdings after June 29, 2025 purchase
Direct holdings
2,100 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings as of June 29, 2026
ESOP holdings
653 shares
Indirect ESOP-held Common Stock as of June 29, 2026
Net-buy direction
67,641 shares net-buy
transactionSummary netBuySellShares and direction
Key Terms
open-market purchase, IRA, Spouse IRA, ESOP, +1 more
5 terms
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action": "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
IRA financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By IRA""
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
Spouse IRA financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By Spouse IRA""
ESOP financial
"nature_of_ownership": "By ESOP""
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.
FAQ
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What insider stock purchases did EWSB (EWSB) report for Charles D. Schmalz?
EWSB reported that entities associated with President & CEO Charles D. Schmalz bought 59,141 shares at $10.00 per share via a Spouse IRA and 8,500 shares at $10.00 via his IRA on June 29, 2025, as open-market purchases.
What direct EWSB (EWSB) holdings does Charles D. Schmalz report?
As of June 29, 2026, the Form 4 shows Charles D. Schmalz directly holding 2,100 shares of EWSB Common Stock. The filing also shows 653 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, alongside larger indirect positions in IRA accounts reported for the prior year.
What does the ESOP footnote in the EWSB (EWSB) filing indicate?
The ESOP-related entry includes a footnote stating it reflects a transaction not required to be reported under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This clarifies that the ESOP change itself did not trigger a mandatory reportable transaction.
Are the EWSB (EWSB) insider purchases direct or indirect holdings?
The June 29, 2025 purchases are reported as indirect holdings. One transaction is labeled “By Spouse IRA” and the other “By IRA,” meaning the shares are held through retirement accounts associated with Charles D. Schmalz rather than in his direct personal name.
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