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Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) director exercises stock options for more shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. director Melanie Littlejohn exercised stock options to acquire 8,787 shares of Common Stock at $11.35 per share and 7,913 shares at $13.4805 per share on May 4, 2026. Following these transactions, she holds 12,302 shares of Pathfinder Bancorp common stock directly.

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Insider Littlejohn Melanie
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Options 8,787 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 8,787 $11.35 $100K
Exercise Common Stock 7,913 $13.4805 $107K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 12,302 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Option exercise shares 8,787 shares Common Stock acquired via option exercise on May 4, 2026
Second exercise shares 7,913 shares Common Stock acquired via option exercise on May 4, 2026
Exercise price $11.35 per share Exercise price for 8,787-share option
Exercise price $13.4805 per share Exercise price for 7,913-share option
Post-transaction holdings 12,302 shares Common Stock directly held after transactions
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" in multiple 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.
Stock Options financial
"security_title: "Stock Options" for derivative transaction"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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).
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*
Littlejohn Melanie

(Last)(First)(Middle)
214 WEST FIRST STREET

(Street)
OSWEGO NEW YORK 13126

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. [ PBHC ]
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)
05/04/2026
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 Stock05/04/2026M8,787A$11.3512,302D
Common Stock05/04/2026M7,913D$13.48054,389D
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
Stock Options$11.3505/04/2026M8,78705/06/201705/06/2026Common Stock8,787$00D
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ James A. Dowd as POA for Melanie Littlejohn05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did PBHC director Melanie Littlejohn report?

Director Melanie Littlejohn reported exercising stock options to acquire Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) common shares. On May 4, 2026, she converted options into common stock through two derivative exercises, increasing her directly held ownership position in the company’s shares.

How many Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) shares did Melanie Littlejohn acquire?

Melanie Littlejohn acquired 8,787 Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) common shares in one exercise and 7,913 shares in another. Both transactions occurred on May 4, 2026, reflecting option exercises rather than open-market purchases, and increased her directly held common stock position.

What exercise prices applied to Melanie Littlejohn’s PBHC stock option exercises?

Melanie Littlejohn exercised Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) stock options for 8,787 shares at $11.35 per share and 7,913 shares at $13.4805 per share. These prices represent the option exercise prices used to convert derivative securities into PBHC common stock on May 4, 2026.

How many Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) shares does Melanie Littlejohn hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Melanie Littlejohn directly holds 12,302 shares of Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) common stock. This post-transaction figure reflects her updated ownership position following the May 4, 2026 stock option exercises disclosed in the insider filing.

Were Melanie Littlejohn’s PBHC transactions open-market buys or option exercises?

The Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) transactions were stock option exercises, not open-market purchases. They are coded as derivative security exercises, meaning she converted previously granted options into common shares rather than buying shares directly on the open market.