Restricted stock grant boosts First Northern (FNRN) CEO’s stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith Jeremiah Zachary reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP President and CEO Jeremiah Zachary Smith received a grant of 13,319 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded at a price of $13.64 per share and increase his directly held stake to 153,836 shares after the transaction.

According to a footnote, this is a restricted stock award that will vest on a four-year cliff schedule or upon his retirement, whichever happens first. This filing records an equity compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

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^*

Smith Jeremiah Zachary

(Last) (First) (Middle)

195 N. FIRST STREET

P.O. BOX 547

(Street)

DIXON CA 95620

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP [ FNRN ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A(1)		13,319	A	$13.64	153,836	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:

1. Restricted Stock Award with four year cliff vesting or upon retirement whichever comes first.

	/s/ Devon Camara-Soucy	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP (FNRN) disclose about Jeremiah Zachary Smith in this Form 4?

The filing shows President and CEO Jeremiah Zachary Smith received a grant of 13,319 shares of common stock. This equity award was reported as an acquisition, increasing his directly held position to 153,836 shares following the transaction, and reflects stock-based compensation rather than a market trade.

How many FNRN shares did CEO Jeremiah Zachary Smith acquire in the reported transaction?

Jeremiah Zachary Smith acquired 13,319 shares of FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP common stock. The transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, and brings his total directly owned shares to 153,836 after the award, according to the ownership figures disclosed in the filing.

What was the price per share for Jeremiah Zachary Smith’s FNRN stock award?

The grant to Jeremiah Zachary Smith was reported at $13.64 per share of FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP common stock. This figure reflects the transaction price used for the restricted stock award and is part of his equity-based compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale.

What type of transaction is reported in the FNRN Form 4 for Jeremiah Zachary Smith?

The Form 4 reports a grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock to Jeremiah Zachary Smith. It is classified as an acquisition transaction, identified by code A, and represents a restricted stock award rather than a discretionary buy or sell on the open market.

What are the vesting terms of Jeremiah Zachary Smith’s restricted stock award from FNRN?

The restricted stock award to Jeremiah Zachary Smith has four-year cliff vesting or vests upon retirement, whichever happens first. This means the entire award becomes available at once after four years of service or on his retirement date, according to the footnote description provided.

How many FNRN shares does Jeremiah Zachary Smith own after this reported award?

After the reported restricted stock grant, Jeremiah Zachary Smith directly owns 153,836 shares of FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP common stock. This total reflects his holdings following the 13,319-share acquisition disclosed in the transaction details of the Form 4 filing.