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Norwood Financial (NWFL) director buys 700 shares in IRA

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP director Ronald R. Schmalzle reported an open-market purchase of 700 shares of Common Stock at $30.19 per share through an IRA, increasing his indirect IRA holdings to 27,168 shares.

He also reports 9,390 shares held directly and two restricted stock awards of 825 and 550 shares. According to the disclosure, these restricted stock awards vest in three equal installments beginning on December 15, 2025 and December 15, 2026, respectively, subject to continued service.

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Insider Schmalzle Ronald R
Role null
Bought 700 shs ($21K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 700 $30.19 $21K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,168 shares (Indirect, IRA); Common Stock — 9,390 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Award vests in three equal installments beginning December 15, 2025 and annually thereafter during such periods of continued service as an Employee, Outside Director or Director Emeritus, as applicable. Award vests in three equal installments beginning on December 15, 2026 and annually thereafter during such periods of continued service as an Employee, Outside Director or Director Emeritus, as applicable.
Open-market purchase size 700 shares Common Stock bought on May 26, 2026
Purchase price $30.19 per share Open-market Common Stock transaction
IRA holdings after purchase 27,168 shares Indirect ownership in IRA following transaction
Directly held shares 9,390 shares Common Stock held directly after reported transactions
Restricted stock award 1 825 shares Vests in three installments beginning December 15, 2025
Restricted stock award 2 550 shares Vests in three installments beginning December 15, 2026
Restricted Stock financial
"nature_of_ownership: "Restricted Stock""
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.
open-market purchase financial
"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with IRA holdings"
IRA financial
"nature_of_ownership: "IRA" for the 700-share purchase"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" in all transactions"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Schmalzle Ronald R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
717 MAIN STREET

(Street)
HONESDALE PENNSYLVANIA 18431

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP [ NWFL ]
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)
05/26/2026
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 Stock9,390D
Common Stock05/26/2026P700A$30.1927,168IIRA
Common Stock550(1)IRestricted Stock
Common Stock825(2)IRestricted Stock
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award vests in three equal installments beginning December 15, 2025 and annually thereafter during such periods of continued service as an Employee, Outside Director or Director Emeritus, as applicable.
2. Award vests in three equal installments beginning on December 15, 2026 and annually thereafter during such periods of continued service as an Employee, Outside Director or Director Emeritus, as applicable.
/s/Ronald R. Schmalzle, by Mackenzie Jackson, Power of Attorney05/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NWFL director Ronald R. Schmalzle report?

Ronald R. Schmalzle reported buying 700 shares of Norwood Financial Common Stock. The shares were purchased in an open-market transaction at $30.19 per share through an IRA, and are disclosed as indirect ownership.

At what price did the NWFL director buy the 700 shares of Norwood Financial?

The 700 Norwood Financial Common Stock shares were purchased at $30.19 each. This price applies to the open-market transaction executed through an IRA and is the only transaction price disclosed in the filing.

How many Norwood Financial (NWFL) shares does the director now hold in his IRA?

Following the 700-share open-market purchase, the director’s IRA holds 27,168 Norwood Financial Common Stock shares indirectly. This total reflects the position reported in the filing after the transaction on May 26, 2026.

What are the director’s other reported holdings of Norwood Financial (NWFL) stock?

Beyond the IRA position, the director reports 9,390 shares held directly. He also reports restricted stock awards of 825 and 550 shares, which are separate from his direct and IRA holdings.

When do the NWFL director’s restricted stock awards begin vesting?

The restricted stock awards begin vesting on two schedules. One award vests in three equal installments starting December 15, 2025, and the other in three equal installments starting December 15, 2026, subject to continued qualifying service.

Are the newly purchased NWFL shares held directly or indirectly by the director?

The 700 newly purchased Norwood Financial shares are held indirectly through an IRA. The filing classifies this position as indirect ownership, separate from his directly held Common Stock and restricted stock awards.