Ford Douglas IV reports 156,000 FCBM shares on Form 3 insider filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. reported initial insider holdings for Chief Banking Officer of Bank, Ford Douglas IV156,000 shares of common stock directly, including multiple restricted stock awards that vest over several years based on prior grant dates.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Ford Douglas IV
Role
Chief Banking Officer of Bank
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 156,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Total common shares held: 156,000 shares
2022 RSA grant: 20,000 shares
2023 RSA grant: 20,000 shares
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6 metrics
Total common shares held
156,000 shares
Direct ownership following reported holdings entry
2022 RSA grant
20,000 shares
Restricted stock awards granted January 1, 2022, vest over five years
2023 RSA grant
20,000 shares
Restricted stock awards granted May 1, 2023, vest over ten years
2024 RSA grant
20,000 shares
Restricted stock awards granted January 1, 2024, vest over ten years
2025 RSA grant
20,000 shares
Restricted stock awards granted January 1, 2025, vest over ten years
2026 RSA grant
11,000 shares
Restricted stock awards granted April 1, 2026, vest over five years
Key Terms
restricted stock awards, RSAs, vest, beneficial ownership
4 terms
restricted stock awards financial
"Includes (i) 20,000 restricted stock awards ("RSAs") granted on January 1, 2022 that vest in five substantially equal annual installments"
Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.
RSAs financial
"20,000 RSAs granted on May 1, 2023 that vest in ten substantially equal installments"
vest financial
"that vest in five substantially equal annual installments on the first five anniversaries of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
beneficial ownership financial
"The Form 3 is an initial statement of beneficial ownership that lists Ford Douglas IV’s existing holdings"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What does the Form 3 for FCBM insider Ford Douglas IV show?
The Form 3 shows that Ford Douglas IV directly holds 156,000 shares of First Carolina Financial Services common stock. This includes several restricted stock awards that vest in scheduled installments over future years.
What restricted stock awards are included in Ford Douglas IV’s FCBM holdings?
His holdings include five restricted stock award grants totaling 91,000 shares. These awards were granted in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with each grant vesting in substantially equal annual installments over either five or ten years.
Does the FCBM Form 3 show any recent buy or sell transactions?
The Form 3 does not report any buy or sell transactions. It is an initial statement of beneficial ownership that lists Ford Douglas IV’s existing holdings, including his restricted stock awards, as of the reported date.
What is Ford Douglas IV’s role at First Carolina Financial Services, Inc.?
Ford Douglas IV is identified as an officer of the company, serving as Chief Banking Officer of Bank. His Form 3 filing reflects his initial beneficial ownership position in First Carolina Financial Services common stock.