[Form 3] NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James Shook filed an initial Form 3 reporting beneficial ownership in NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORb (NWFL). The event date reported is 09/16/2025. The filing lists 1,030 shares of common stock held directly and 409 shares held indirectly through Lake Region Supermarket Inc. The Form 3 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/09/2025. The disclosure indicates a director-level relationship and appears to be a routine initial ownership report.

Positive

• Initial Form 3 filed, meeting Section 16(a) disclosure requirements
• Detailed ownership disclosed: 1,030 shares direct and 409 shares indirect

Negative

• None.

Insights

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TL;DR: Routine director ownership disclosure showing small direct and indirect holdings.

The filing documents that James Shook holds 1,030 common shares directly and 409 shares indirectly via Lake Region Supermarket Inc. as of 09/16/2025, and identifies him as a director. This is a standard initial ownership report under Section 16(a).

Compliance with timely disclosure obligations reduces regulatory risk for insiders and helps market transparency. Monitor future Form 4 filings for any changes in these positions or transactions that could be more material.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Shook James

(Last) (First) (Middle)

717 MAIN STREET

(Street)

HONESDALE 18431

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP [ NWFL ]

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

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

5. 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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	1,030	D
Common Stock	409	I	Lake Region Supermarket Inc.

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/James Shook by John M. McCaffery, Attorney-in-Fact	10/09/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did James Shook disclose on the Form 3 for NWFL?

The Form 3 discloses 1,030 common shares held directly and 409 common shares held indirectly through Lake Region Supermarket Inc.

What is the effective date of the ownership reported on the Form 3 (NWFL)?

The event date reported is 09/16/2025; the filing was signed on 10/09/2025 by an attorney-in-fact.

What relationship does the reporting person have with NWFL?

The filing indicates the reporting person, James Shook, is a director of the company.

Does the Form 3 report any derivative securities for NWFL?

No. Table II shows no derivative securities reported in this Form 3.

Was the Form 3 filed jointly or individually?

The form indicates it was filed by one reporting person (individual filing).