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Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) director exercises 10,000 stock options at $13

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Hanover Bancorp, Inc. director Robert Golden exercised stock options to acquire 10,000 shares of Common Stock on May 6, 2026 at $13.00 per share. Following the exercise, he directly holds 36,268 Common Stock shares, and the exercised Stock Options balance decreased to zero.

The filing also lists significant indirect holdings, including 195,358 shares in trusts for his benefit where his spouse is a trustee, 80,769 shares in trusts for a sibling where he is a trustee, 42,771 shares held by a limited liability company he controls, and additional shares held in various trusts and by his spouse and children.

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Insider Golden Robert
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Options 10,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 10,000 $13.00 $130K
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Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 36,268 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 195,358 shares (Indirect, See Footnote 2)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 10,000 shares of common stock were acquired from the exercise of stock options on May 6, 2026. 195,358 shares held in trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and of which the spouse of the Reporting Person is a trustee. 80,769 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the sibling of the Reporting Person, and of which the Reporting Person is a trustee. 42,771 shares held by a limited liability company which is controlled by the Reporting Person. 25,000 shares held by the spouse of the Reporting Person. 2,239 shares held by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person and his descendants, and of which the Reporting Person and an unrelated third party are trustees. 8,846 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the children of the Reporting Person, and of which the Reporting Person is a trustee. 30,000 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the children of the Reporting Person, and of which the spouse of the Reporting Person is a trustee. Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2016 Stock Option Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
Options exercised 10,000 shares Stock Options exercised into Common Stock on May 6, 2026
Exercise price $13.00 per share Exercise price of Stock Options under 2016 Stock Option Plan
Direct holdings after exercise 36,268 shares Common Stock directly held by Robert Golden after May 6, 2026 transaction
Trusts for reporting person 195,358 shares Shares held in trusts for Golden’s benefit where spouse is trustee
Sibling trusts 80,769 shares Shares held in trusts for sibling where Golden is trustee
LLC holdings 42,771 shares Shares held by a limited liability company controlled by Golden
Spouse holdings 25,000 shares Shares held by spouse of the reporting person
Stock Options financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2016 Stock Option Plan are fully vested and exercisable."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
2016 Stock Option Plan financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2016 Stock Option Plan are fully vested and exercisable."
trusts financial
"195,358 shares held in trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and of which the spouse of the Reporting Person is a trustee."
A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks, property, or a pool of investments—on behalf of others (the beneficiaries). For investors it matters because trusts can package assets into a single, managed vehicle that may offer professional oversight, specific tax or estate benefits, and tradeable shares or units that change how you access, control, and receive income from those assets; think of it as a secure box managed for your financial benefit.
limited liability company financial
"42,771 shares held by a limited liability company which is controlled by the Reporting Person."
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
fully vested and exercisable financial
"Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2016 Stock Option Plan are fully vested and exercisable."
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
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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*
Golden Robert

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HANOVER BANCORP, INC.
80 EAST JERICHO TURNPIKE

(Street)
MINEOLA NEW YORK 11501

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hanover Bancorp, Inc. /MD [ HNVR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
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 Stock05/06/2026M10,000(1)A$1336,268D
Common Stock195,358ISee Footnote 2(2)
Common Stock80,769ISee Footnote 3(3)
Common Stock42,771ISee Footnote 4(4)
Common Stock25,000ISee Footnote 5(5)
Common Stock2,239ISee Footnote 6(6)
Common Stock8,846ISee Footnote 7(7)
Common Stock30,000ISee Footnote 8(8)
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
Stock Options$1305/06/2026M10,00009/01/2019(9)09/01/2026Common Stock10,000$0.00000.0000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 10,000 shares of common stock were acquired from the exercise of stock options on May 6, 2026.
2. 195,358 shares held in trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and of which the spouse of the Reporting Person is a trustee.
3. 80,769 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the sibling of the Reporting Person, and of which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
4. 42,771 shares held by a limited liability company which is controlled by the Reporting Person.
5. 25,000 shares held by the spouse of the Reporting Person.
6. 2,239 shares held by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person and his descendants, and of which the Reporting Person and an unrelated third party are trustees.
7. 8,846 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the children of the Reporting Person, and of which the Reporting Person is a trustee.
8. 30,000 shares held in various trusts for the benefit of the children of the Reporting Person, and of which the spouse of the Reporting Person is a trustee.
9. Stock Options granted pursuant to the 2016 Stock Option Plan are fully vested and exercisable.
/s/ Robert Golden05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Robert Golden report at Hanover Bancorp (HNVR)?

Robert Golden reported exercising stock options to acquire 10,000 shares of Hanover Bancorp Common Stock at $13.00 per share on May 6, 2026. This transaction converted his Stock Options into directly held shares of the company’s common stock.

How many Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) shares does Robert Golden hold directly after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Robert Golden directly holds 36,268 shares of Hanover Bancorp Common Stock. This figure reflects his position following the exercise of 10,000 stock options at $13.00 per share on May 6, 2026.

What happened to Robert Golden’s Hanover Bancorp stock options in this Form 4?

Golden exercised 10,000 Stock Options granted under the 2016 Stock Option Plan at a $13.00 exercise price, receiving 10,000 Common Stock shares. After this exercise, the reported Stock Options position associated with these options was reduced to zero shares in the filing.

Does this Form 4 show any Hanover Bancorp (HNVR) share sales by Robert Golden?

The Form 4 does not report any open-market sales. It shows an exercise of 10,000 stock options to acquire Common Stock and several entries reflecting indirect holdings, but no transactions coded as sales or dispositions in the transaction summary.