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Finward Bancorp (FNWD) CEO adds small stake via Dividend Reinvestment Plan

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Finward Bancorp’s President and CEO, Benjamin J. Bochnowski, reported a small share purchase. He acquired 6.2068 shares of Finward Bancorp common stock at $36.00 per share through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in a profit sharing account, bringing that indirect holding to 1,868.3556 shares.

Separately, he is shown with 30,686 shares of common stock held directly, which reflects his primary personal stake and was not changed by this transaction.

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Insider Bochnowski Benjamin J
Role President, CEO
Bought 6.207 shs ($223.44)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 6.207 $36.00 $223.44
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,868.356 shares (Indirect, Profit Sharing); Common Stock — 30,686 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired 6.2068 shares Common stock credited via Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Purchase price $36.00 per share Price for newly acquired common stock
Indirect holdings after 1,868.3556 shares Profit sharing account common stock balance after transaction
Direct holdings 30,686 shares Directly held common stock as of transaction date
Net buy shares 6.2068 shares Net change from buy/sell activity in this filing
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Shares acquired from the Dividend Reinvestment Plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
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.
profit sharing financial
"nature_of_ownership: Profit Sharing"
A profit sharing arrangement is a plan where a company sets aside a portion of its profits to distribute to stakeholders—commonly employees, partners, or sometimes investors—as cash, stock, or bonuses. For investors, it matters because profit sharing changes how much profit the company retains for reinvestment versus what is paid out, affecting future growth, employee motivation, and the company’s reported earnings much like how slicing a pie differently changes how much each person and the kitchen keep.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Bochnowski Benjamin J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
9204 COLUMBIA AVENUE

(Street)
MUNSTER INDIANA 46321

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Finward Bancorp [ FNWD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock30,686D
Common Stock06/30/2026P6.2068(1)A$361,868.3556IProfit Sharing
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired from the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Remarks:
/s/ Shannon W Pryor, POA07/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Finward Bancorp (FNWD) report for Benjamin J. Bochnowski?

Finward Bancorp’s President and CEO, Benjamin J. Bochnowski, reported acquiring additional common shares. The filing shows a small purchase credited through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan into a profit sharing account, increasing his indirect ownership position while his separate direct holdings remained unchanged.

How many Finward Bancorp (FNWD) shares did the CEO acquire and at what price?

The filing shows Benjamin J. Bochnowski acquired 6.2068 shares of Finward Bancorp common stock at $36.00 per share. These shares were added through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, reflecting automatic reinvestment of dividends rather than a large discretionary market trade.

What are Benjamin J. Bochnowski’s indirect Finward Bancorp (FNWD) holdings after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, indirect holdings in the profit sharing account total 1,868.3556 shares of Finward Bancorp common stock. This figure includes the newly acquired 6.2068 shares credited through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan on the reported transaction date.

How many Finward Bancorp (FNWD) shares does the CEO hold directly following the filing?

The Form 4 shows Benjamin J. Bochnowski with 30,686 shares of Finward Bancorp common stock held directly. This direct ownership amount is reported as of the transaction date and was not changed by the small Dividend Reinvestment Plan acquisition in the profit sharing account.

What is the nature of ownership for the newly acquired Finward Bancorp (FNWD) shares?

The newly acquired 6.2068 shares are held indirectly in a profit sharing account. The filing notes that these shares were obtained through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, meaning dividends were automatically reinvested into additional Finward Bancorp common stock instead of being paid in cash.