Director buys 1,000 First Keystone (FKYS) shares in open market at $18

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Keystone Corp director Donald Matthew Bower bought shares in the company. He made an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of First Keystone Corporation common stock at $18.00 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 7,929.513 shares. This filing reflects a personal increase in his equity stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares ($18,000)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Bower Donald Matthew

Role null

Bought 1,000 shs ($18K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	First Keystone Corporation common stock	1,000	$18.00	$18K

Holdings After Transaction: First Keystone Corporation common stock — 7,929.513 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,000 shares Purchase price: $18.00 per share Total shares after transaction: 7,929.513 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 1,000 shares Open-market purchase of common stock

Purchase price $18.00 per share Price paid for each share bought

Total shares after transaction 7,929.513 shares Director’s direct ownership following trade

Net buy shares 1,000 shares Net buying activity in this filing

Key Terms

open-market purchase, First Keystone Corporation common stock, Form 4, transaction code "P"

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"He made an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of First Keystone Corporation common stock"

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.

First Keystone Corporation common stock financial

"He made an open-market purchase of 1,000 shares of First Keystone Corporation common stock"

Form 4 regulatory

"The Form 4 describes the transaction as an open-market purchase of First Keystone Corporation common stock"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

transaction code "P" regulatory

"The transaction code is “P,” and the narrative classifies it as an open-market purchase"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bower Donald Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

111 WEST FRONT ST

PO BOX 289

(Street)

BERWICK PENNSYLVANIA

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST KEYSTONE CORP [ FKYS ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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
First Keystone Corporation common stock	05/28/2026		P		1,000	A	$18	7,929.513	D

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:

	Donald Matthew Bower	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Keystone (FKYS) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director Donald Matthew Bower made an open-market purchase of First Keystone Corporation common stock. He bought 1,000 shares, increasing his direct ownership position in the company to a higher level than before the transaction.

How many First Keystone (FKYS) shares did the director buy and at what price?

Donald Matthew Bower purchased 1,000 shares of First Keystone Corporation common stock. The transaction was executed at a price of $18.00 per share in an open-market purchase, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

What is Donald Matthew Bower’s total First Keystone (FKYS) ownership after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Donald Matthew Bower directly owns 7,929.513 shares of First Keystone Corporation common stock. This total reflects his holdings immediately after buying 1,000 shares in the open market at $18.00 per share.

Was the First Keystone (FKYS) insider transaction an open-market trade?

Yes. The Form 4 describes the transaction as an open-market purchase of First Keystone Corporation common stock. The transaction code is “P,” and the narrative classifies it as an open-market purchase at $18.00 per share for 1,000 shares.

What does the Form 4 indicate about buying versus selling for First Keystone (FKYS)?

The Form 4 shows only buying activity for this period. It reports one open-market purchase of 1,000 shares and no sales, resulting in a net buy direction and an increase in Donald Matthew Bower’s direct share ownership in First Keystone Corporation.