Ohio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC) bank and ESOP report passive share ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ohio Valley Banc Corp received an amended Schedule 13G filing reporting that affiliated entities, including Ohio Valley Bank Company and the Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust, beneficially own a minority portion of the company’s common stock. The filing classifies the reporting entities as a bank and an employee benefit plan and states that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It also certifies that the holdings are not intended to change or influence control of Ohio Valley Banc Corp.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 13)

OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

677719106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 677719106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

OHIO VALLEY BANK Co

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

OHIO

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 23,758.00
6	Shared Voting Power
7	Sole Dispositive Power 23,758.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 332,569.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

356,327.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BK, EP

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: OHIO VALLEY BANC CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 420 THIRD AVENUE, GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, 45631
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust The Ohio Valley Bank Company
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 420 Third Avenue Gallipolis, OH 45631
(c)	Citizenship: The Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust was formed, and The Ohio Valley Bank Company was incorporated, under the laws of the State of Ohio.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 677719106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 332,569
(b)	Percent of class: 7.0%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 332,569

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

OHIO VALLEY BANK Co

Signature:	Scott W. Shockey
Name/Title:	OHIO VALLEY BANK Co
Date:	02/12/2026

FAQ

What does OVBC's Schedule 13G/A filing disclose about share ownership?

The Schedule 13G/A discloses that entities affiliated with Ohio Valley Bank Company and an employees' stock ownership plan beneficially own a minority stake in Ohio Valley Banc Corp common stock, reported as passive holdings under SEC beneficial ownership rules.

Who are the reporting persons in the OVBC Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting persons are Ohio Valley Bank Company and the Ohio Valley Banc Corp. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust. Both are organized under Ohio law and report beneficial ownership of Ohio Valley Banc Corp common stock as affiliated institutional holders.

Is the OVBC Schedule 13G/A filing a passive ownership report?

Yes. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control, which is consistent with a passive institutional beneficial ownership filing.

What class of securities is covered in OVBC's Schedule 13G/A?

The filing covers Ohio Valley Banc Corp Common Stock, identified by CUSIP 677719106. All reported beneficial ownership, voting power, and dispositive power relate specifically to this class of common equity securities.

How is voting and dispositive power described in the OVBC ownership filing?

The filing breaks out sole and shared voting and dispositive power over Ohio Valley Banc Corp common shares, indicating how many shares the reporting persons can vote or dispose of individually versus jointly, as required under SEC beneficial ownership rules.

What does Item 10 certification in OVBC's Schedule 13G/A mean?

Item 10 certifies that the reported securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control, and not in connection with any control‑related transaction, other than activities tied to specific proxy nomination provisions.