Director adds Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) shares via stock purchase plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mid Penn Bancorp director Frank L. Joel reported a small open-market purchase of 78 shares of common stock at $32.16 per share. The shares were purchased on March 31, 2026 through the Director Stock Purchase Plan. After this transaction, he directly owns 9,408.499 common shares, including shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, plus 1,945 shares of restricted stock that vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 78 shares ($2,508)
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Frank Joel L.
Role
Director
Bought
78 shs ($3K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock | 78 | $32.16 | $3K |
| holding | Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Restricted Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock — 9,408.499 shares (Direct);
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Common Restricted Stock — 1,945 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares purchased through the Director Stock Purchase Plan. Balance includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Shares granted in the form of restricted stock, which vests 100% on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 78 shares
Purchase price: $32.16 per share
Common shares held after: 9,408.499 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
78 shares
Open-market purchase on March 31, 2026
Purchase price
$32.16 per share
Director Stock Purchase Plan transaction
Common shares held after
9,408.499 shares
Direct ownership after reported transaction
Restricted stock held
1,945 shares
Vests 100% on first anniversary of grant date
Key Terms
Director Stock Purchase Plan, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, restricted stock
3 terms
Director Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares purchased through the Director Stock Purchase Plan."
A director stock purchase plan lets members of a company's board buy the company’s shares, often through scheduled contributions or discounted purchases approved by the board. For investors, it acts like a vote of confidence—when people who oversee the company put their own money in, it suggests they believe in the business—while also affecting share counts and ownership balance, which can influence stock value and corporate control.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Balance includes shares acquired through 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.
restricted stock financial
"Shares granted in the form of restricted stock, which vests 100% on the first anniversary"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Frank L. Joel report for MPB?
Director Frank L. Joel reported buying 78 shares of Mid Penn Bancorp common stock. The purchase occurred on March 31, 2026 at $32.16 per share through the Director Stock Purchase Plan, indicating a modest increase in his direct ownership stake.
What does the Dividend Reinvestment Plan disclosure mean for MPB director holdings?
The Form 4 notes that the reported balance of 9,408.499 common shares includes stock acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. This means some of Frank L. Joel’s holdings have accumulated automatically as cash dividends were reinvested into additional Mid Penn Bancorp shares.
How are restricted stock awards for MPB’s director structured in this filing?
The filing discloses 1,945 shares of Mid Penn Bancorp restricted stock held directly. These restricted shares vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning they become fully transferable and no longer subject to forfeiture conditions after one year.