Director adds Isabella Bank (ISBA) shares via fee deferral

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Isabella Bank Corporation director Evans Jae A reported acquiring additional common shares through a routine compensation-related transaction. On January 20, 2026, the director acquired 201 shares of common stock at a price of $49.58 per share, coded as a purchase under the company’s deferred compensation plan for directors. After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 26,953.2488 common shares, held directly. The total includes shares accumulated over time through quarterly dividend reinvestment, reflecting ongoing participation in the issuer’s equity and dividend programs.

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 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^*

Evans Jae A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1030 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE

(Street)

LAKE ISABELLA MI 48893

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ISABELLA BANK CORP [ ISBA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/20/2026		P(1)		201	A	$49.58	26,953.2488(2)	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. Shares acquired with director fees pursuant to the Isabella Bank Corporation And Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan For Directors.

2. Includes shares acquired through quarterly dividend reinvestment.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jennifer L. Gill, By Power of Attorney	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction was reported for ISABELLA BANK CORP (ISBA) on this Form 4?

Director Evans Jae A reported acquiring 201 shares of Isabella Bank Corporation common stock on January 20, 2026, at a price of $49.58 per share, in a routine, compensation-related transaction.

How many ISBA shares does director Evans Jae A own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, director Evans Jae A beneficially owned 26,953.2488 shares of Isabella Bank Corporation common stock, held directly.

What was the nature of the ISBA shares acquired by the director on January 20, 2026?

The 201 shares of Isabella Bank Corporation common stock were acquired with director fees under the Isabella Bank Corporation And Related Companies Deferred Compensation Plan For Directors.

Does the ISBA Form 4 indicate how additional shares were accumulated over time?

Yes. The filing notes that the reported total 26,953.2488 shares includes shares acquired through quarterly dividend reinvestment in Isabella Bank Corporation stock.

Is the ownership of the reported ISBA shares direct or indirect?

The Form 4 shows the 26,953.2488 shares of Isabella Bank Corporation common stock as held with direct (D) ownership by director Evans Jae A.

What transaction code is used for the ISBA director’s share acquisition?

The Form 4 uses transaction code P, indicating a purchase of Isabella Bank Corporation common stock in connection with the director compensation arrangement.