Primis director buys 1,394 shares in open market

Primis Financial Corp. director Garrett F. L. III reported a series of small open-market purchases of the company’s common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Primis Financial Corp. director Garrett F. L. III reported a series of small open-market purchases of the company’s common stock. Between May 22 and May 29, 2026, he bought a total of 1,394 shares at prices around the mid‑$14 range.

Following these transactions, he directly owned 46,634 shares of common stock. A footnote states that his total ownership also includes 2,884 shares held in an IRA for his benefit, indicating these purchases modestly increased an already established position.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,394 shares

Net Buy 5 txns

Insider GARRETT F L III

Role Director

Bought 1,394 shs ($20K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	250	$14.40	$4K
Purchase	Common Stock	250	$14.50	$4K
Purchase	Common Stock	250	$14.51	$4K
Purchase	Common Stock	354	$14.49	$5K
Purchase	Common Stock	290	$14.395	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 46,634 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Total Ownership includes 2,884 shares held in an IRA for Mr. Garrett's benefit.

Key Figures

Total shares bought: 1,394 shares Shares bought on May 29, 2026: 250 shares at $14.4000 Shares bought on May 28, 2026: 250 shares at $14.5000 +5 more

8 metrics

Total shares bought 1,394 shares Open-market purchases between May 22–29, 2026

Shares bought on May 29, 2026 250 shares at $14.4000 Common stock open-market purchase

Shares bought on May 28, 2026 250 shares at $14.5000 Common stock open-market purchase

Shares bought on May 27, 2026 250 shares at $14.5100 Common stock open-market purchase

Shares bought on May 26, 2026 354 shares at $14.4900 Common stock open-market purchase

Shares bought on May 22, 2026 290 shares at $14.3950 Common stock open-market purchase

Direct holdings after trades 46,634 shares Common stock directly owned following May 29, 2026 purchase

IRA holdings 2,884 shares Shares held in an IRA for the director’s benefit

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, transaction code "P", +1 more

5 terms

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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.

transaction code "P" regulatory

"transaction_code: "P" indicating a purchase"

IRA financial

"includes 2,884 shares held in an IRA for Mr. Garrett's benefit"

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

FAQ

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What insider activity did Primis Financial Corp. (FRST) report?

Primis Financial Corp. reported that director Garrett F. L. III made several open-market purchases of common stock. Across five trades in late May 2026, he acquired 1,394 shares, modestly increasing his direct ownership position in the company.

How many Primis Financial (FRST) shares did the director buy and at what prices?

The director bought a total of 1,394 Primis Financial common shares. Individual trades ranged from 250 to 354 shares at prices between $14.3950 and $14.5100 per share over multiple days in May 2026.

Over what dates did the Primis Financial (FRST) insider purchases occur?

The reported insider purchases occurred on May 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2026. Each date reflected a separate open-market transaction in Primis Financial common stock, together totaling 1,394 shares acquired by the director.

What is Garrett F. L. III’s Primis Financial (FRST) share ownership after these trades?

After these trades, Garrett F. L. III directly owned 46,634 Primis Financial common shares. A footnote explains that his total ownership also includes 2,884 additional shares held in an IRA for his benefit, reflecting a somewhat larger overall stake.

Were the Primis Financial (FRST) insider trades open-market purchases or another type?

All reported transactions were coded as open-market purchases of common stock. The Form 4 characterizes them as purchases in the open market or private transactions, rather than option exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding related share movements.

Did the Primis Financial (FRST) director sell any shares in this Form 4 filing?

No sales were reported in this Form 4. The transaction summary shows five buy transactions totaling 1,394 shares and zero sales, indicating a net-buy position change for the reporting director during the disclosed period.

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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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GARRETT F L III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

227 CATCHPENNY LANE

(Street)

TAPPAHANNOCK VIRGINIA 25560

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Primis Financial Corp. [ FRST ]

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)
05/22/2026

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
Common Stock	05/22/2026		P		290	A	$14.395	45,530(1)	D
Common Stock	05/26/2026		P		354	A	$14.49	45,884(1)	D
Common Stock	05/27/2026		P		250	A	$14.51	46,134(1)	D
Common Stock	05/28/2026		P		250	A	$14.5	46,384(1)	D
Common Stock	05/29/2026		P		250	A	$14.4	46,634(1)	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. Total Ownership includes 2,884 shares held in an IRA for Mr. Garrett's benefit.

	/s/Fred L Garrett, III	06/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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