Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) director adds 200 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Oak Valley Bancorp director Holder H Randolph Jr reported an open-market purchase of company stock. On May 12, he bought 200 shares of Common Stock at a price of $32.50 per share.

Following this transaction, he directly holds a total of 152,876 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 200 shares ($6,500)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider HOLDER H RANDOLPH JR

Role null

Bought 200 shs ($7K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	200	$32.50	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 152,876 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 200 shares Purchase price: $32.50 per share Shares owned after trade: 152,876 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 200 shares Open-market purchase on May 12, 2026

Purchase price $32.50 per share Common Stock open-market buy

Shares owned after trade 152,876 shares Director’s direct holdings after transaction

Net buy shares 200 shares Net change in non-derivative holdings from this Form 4

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, direct ownership

4 terms

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.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"This total is disclosed in a Form 4 insider report"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

direct ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect": "D" indicating direct ownership"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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 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^*

HOLDER H RANDOLPH JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

125 NORTH THIRD AVENUE

(Street)

OAKDALE CALIFORNIA 95361

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Oak Valley Bancorp [ OVLY ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/12/2026		P		200	A	$32.5	152,876	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:

	/s/ Randolph Holder	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) report?

Oak Valley Bancorp reported that director Holder H Randolph Jr made an open-market purchase of Common Stock. He acquired 200 shares on May 12 at a price of $32.50 per share, as reflected in a Form 4 insider trading report.

How many Oak Valley Bancorp shares did the director buy and at what price?

The director bought 200 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp Common Stock. The Form 4 shows he paid $32.50 per share in an open-market purchase, documenting the exact trade size and price for investors tracking insider activity.

What is Holder H Randolph Jr’s ownership in OVLY after the transaction?

After the reported transaction, Holder H Randolph Jr directly owns 152,876 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp Common Stock. This total includes the 200 shares purchased on May 12 and represents his post-transaction direct holding disclosed in the Form 4.

Was the Oak Valley Bancorp insider trade an open-market purchase?

Yes. The transaction is coded as an open-market purchase of Common Stock. The Form 4 describes it as a “Purchase in open market or private transaction,” with 200 shares acquired at $32.50, indicating a straightforward buy in the market.

Who is the insider involved in the latest OVLY Form 4 filing?

The insider is Holder H Randolph Jr, a director of Oak Valley Bancorp. The Form 4 attributes to him a direct, open-market purchase of 200 Common Stock shares at $32.50 each, increasing his direct holdings to 152,876 shares after the trade.