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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Oak Valley Bancorp director Allison Lafferty made an open-market purchase of Common Stock, buying 180 shares at $33.19 per share on May 5, 2026. After this transaction, she directly owns 8,606 shares, indicating a modest increase in her personal stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 180 shares ($5,974)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider LAFFERTY ALLISON

Role null

Bought 180 shs ($6K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	180	$33.19	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,606 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 180 shares Purchase price: $33.19 per share Shares owned after transaction: 8,606 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 180 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock on May 5, 2026

Purchase price $33.19 per share Price paid for each share in the May 5, 2026 transaction

Shares owned after transaction 8,606 shares Director’s direct holdings following the reported purchase

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market purchase, non-derivative, Form 4

4 terms

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.

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

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.

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^*

LAFFERTY ALLISON

(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)
05/05/2026

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	05/05/2026		P		180	A	$33.19	8,606	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/ Allison C Lafferty	05/05/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 for Allison Lafferty?

Oak Valley Bancorp reported that director Allison Lafferty made an open-market purchase of 180 shares of Common Stock. The transaction occurred on May 5, 2026, and was reported on a Form 4 insider trading filing with the SEC.

How many Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) shares did Allison Lafferty buy and at what price?

Director Allison Lafferty bought 180 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp Common Stock at a price of $33.19 per share. This was an open-market purchase reported as a non-derivative transaction on Form 4.

What are Allison Lafferty’s Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, director Allison Lafferty directly owns 8,606 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp Common Stock. This total reflects her position after purchasing 180 additional shares in the open market on May 5, 2026.

Was the Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) insider trade a buy or sell by Allison Lafferty?

The Form 4 shows a buy transaction by director Allison Lafferty. She executed an open-market purchase of 180 shares of Common Stock, classified as a non-derivative transaction with a transaction code of “P” for purchase.

What does the transaction code P mean in the Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Form 4?

In this Form 4, transaction code P indicates a purchase of Common Stock. For Oak Valley Bancorp, it shows that director Allison Lafferty bought 180 shares in an open-market or private transaction rather than selling or transferring shares.