Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) director boosts holdings with option exercise and awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. director Henry J. Leader reported several equity transactions. On August 7, 2026, he exercised a stock option for 542 common shares at $12.20 per share, converting a derivative position into directly held common stock. Following this exercise, he held 2,170 common shares directly. He also reported 992 common shares held indirectly "By Stock Award", reflecting grants under the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, which vest in five equal annual installments commencing on February 11, 2026. Additionally, on February 6, 2026, he acquired 60 common shares through an estate or will transfer.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 602 shares

Net Buy 4 txns

Insider Leader Henry J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Option (right to buy) F3	542	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	542	$12.20	$7K
holding	Common Stock F2	--	--	--
Estate Transfer	Common Stock	60	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 2,170 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,843 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 992 shares (Indirect, By Stock Award)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested.
2. F2. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five equal annual installments commencing on February 11, 2026.
3. F3. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five approximately equal annual installments commencing on February 11, 2026.

Key Figures

Options Exercised: 542 shares Exercise Price: $12.20 per share Direct Holdings After Exercise: 2,170 shares +3 more

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Options Exercised 542 shares Stock Option (right to buy) exercised on August 7, 2026

Exercise Price $12.20 per share Exercise price of Stock Option converting into common stock

Direct Holdings After Exercise 2,170 shares Total common shares held directly after August 7, 2026 transactions

Indirect Holdings by Stock Award 992 shares Common Stock held indirectly by Stock Award as of August 7, 2026

Estate or Will Transfer 60 shares Common Stock acquired on February 6, 2026 under code W

Option Expiration Date February 11, 2035 Expiration date of Stock Option under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan

Key Terms

Stock Option (right to buy), Stock Award, 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, laws of descent and distribution

4 terms

Stock Option (right to buy) financial

"security_title is listed as "Stock Option (right to buy)""

Stock Award financial

"The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award"

2025 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"granted pursuant to the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five equal annual installments"

laws of descent and distribution financial

"Acquisition or disposition by will or laws of descent and distribution"

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FAQ

What did Henry J. Leader report in this Form 4 for GOVB?

Henry J. Leader reported exercising stock options for 542 GOVB shares at $12.20, increasing his direct holdings to 2,170 common shares, plus indirect holdings via stock awards and an additional 60 shares received through an estate or will transfer.

How many Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) shares does Henry J. Leader now hold directly and indirectly?

After the reported transactions, Henry J. Leader holds 2,170 GOVB common shares directly and 992 common shares indirectly by Stock Award, in addition to 60 shares acquired earlier via an estate or will transfer.

At what price were Henry J. Leader’s GOVB stock options exercised?

Henry J. Leader exercised stock options covering 542 GOVB shares at an exercise price of $12.20 per share. Those options converted into an equivalent number of common shares as part of the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for GOVB equity awards reported by Henry J. Leader?

Both Stock Awards and Stock Options under the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five equal annual installments, commencing on February 11, 2026, according to the disclosed footnotes.

What does the February 6, 2026 transaction mean for GOVB insider Henry J. Leader?

On February 6, 2026, Henry J. Leader acquired 60 GOVB common shares via an estate or will transfer, categorized as an acquisition under laws of descent and distribution, adding to his direct ownership position.

How many GOVB options did Henry J. Leader exercise and when do they expire?

Henry J. Leader exercised a stock option covering 542 GOVB shares with an exercise price of $12.20. The option was originally scheduled to expire on February 11, 2035, under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

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^*

Leader Henry J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

42 CHURCH STREET

(Street)

GOUVERNEUR NEW YORK 13642

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ [ GOVB ]

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)
08/07/2026

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	02/06/2026		W	V	60	A	$0.0000	10,053	D
Common Stock	08/07/2026		M		542	A	$12.2	10,843(1)	D
Common Stock								992	I	By Stock Award(2)

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
Stock Option (right to buy)	$12.2	08/07/2026		M			542	02/11/2026(3)	02/11/2035	Common Stock	542	$0.0000	2,170	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The number of shares held directly includes certain shares that were previously held by Stock Award and that have subsequently vested.

2. Stock Awards granted pursuant to the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five equal annual installments commencing on February 11, 2026.

3. Stock Options granted pursuant to the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan vest in five approximately equal annual installments commencing on February 11, 2026.

	/s/ James D. Campanaro, Power of Attorney	08/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)