Finward Bancorp (FNWD) CEO adds small stake via Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 6.207 shares ($223)
Net Buy
2 txns
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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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 6.2068 shares
Purchase price: $36.00 per share
Indirect holdings after: 1,868.3556 shares
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5 metrics
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
Key Terms
Dividend Reinvestment Plan, open-market purchase, profit sharing, Form 4
4 terms
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.
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.
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.