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Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) director logs small Rule 10b5-1 sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Oak Valley Bancorp director Barton Don reported an open-market sale of common stock. On June 26, 2026, he sold 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock at a price of $33.26 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 30,350 shares. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan that was adopted on November 5, 2024, indicating the trade was pre-scheduled rather than opportunistic.

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Small, pre-planned director sale with minimal portfolio impact.

Director Barton Don sold 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock at $33.26 per share in an open-market transaction. After the sale, he still directly owns 30,350 shares, so the transaction represents a very small portion of his holdings.

The filing notes the sale occurred under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on November 5, 2024. Such plans are established in advance, which typically makes the timing of individual trades less informative about the insider’s current view of the stock. Overall, this looks like a routine, low-impact disposition.

Insider Barton Don
Role null
Sold 375 shs ($12K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 375 $33.26 $12K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 30,350 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 375 shares Open-market sale on June 26, 2026
Sale price $33.26 per share Common stock transaction price
Shares owned after 30,350 shares Direct holdings after sale
Transactions – net shares -375 shares Net buy/sell direction is net-sell
10b5-1 plan adoption date November 5, 2024 Adoption date of referenced Rule 10b5-1(c) plan
Rule 10b5-1(c) plan regulatory
"Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 11-05-2024"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Barton Don

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026
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 Stock06/26/2026(1)S375D$33.2630,350D
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. Adoption date of referenced 10b5-1(c) plan is: 11-05-2024
/s/ Don Barton06/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) director Barton Don do in this Form 4?

Director Barton Don reported an open-market sale of 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock at $33.26 per share on June 26, 2026. After this trade, he directly holds 30,350 shares, so the transaction is small relative to his remaining position.

How many Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) shares does Barton Don own after the reported sale?

After selling 375 shares, Barton Don directly owns 30,350 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock. This remaining stake shows the sale was a minor adjustment to his holdings rather than a large reduction in his ownership position at the bank.

At what price did Barton Don sell his Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) shares?

He sold 375 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock at a price of $33.26 per share. This price reflects the execution level for the open-market transaction reported, but the filing does not compare it to prior prices or valuations.

Was the Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was made under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on November 5, 2024. Such pre-arranged plans allow insiders to sell shares according to preset instructions, reducing the significance of trade timing.

Does the Barton Don Form 4 for Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) indicate any derivative transactions?

No derivative transactions are listed in this Form 4. The filing shows only a single non-derivative transaction: an open-market sale of 375 shares of common stock, with no options, warrants, or other derivative securities reported in the derivative section.