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Shore Bancshares (SHBI) director adds 1,855 RSUs vesting in 2027

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Sanders Edward Lawrence III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Shore Bancshares director Edward Lawrence Sanders III reported updated equity holdings, including a grant of 1,855 restricted stock units (RSUs) awarded on May 21, 2026. This grant increases his direct RSU balance to 4,165 units, each representing a contingent right to one share of SHBI common stock.

Footnotes state that 2,310 RSUs vest on July 29, 2026 and the new 1,855 RSUs vest on May 21, 2027. Sanders also reports indirect ownership of SHBI common stock through a trust, his IRA, and his spouse’s IRA, in addition to 69,981 directly held common shares.

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Insider Sanders Edward Lawrence III
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 1,855 $0.00 --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,165 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 69,981 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 10,379 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11. Held by a trust for which Mr. Sanders is a co-trustee. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock. Represents restricted stock units that vest on July 29, 2026, the first anniversary of the award. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 2,310 shares on July 29, 2026. Represents restricted stock units that vest on May 21, 2027, the first anniversary of the award. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 shares on May 21, 2027.
New RSU grant 1,855 units Restricted stock units granted May 21, 2026
Total RSUs after grant 4,165 units Restricted stock units directly held after transaction
Direct common shares 69,981 shares Common stock held directly after reported transactions
Trust-held shares 6,447 shares Common stock held indirectly by trust
IRA-held shares 10,379 shares Common stock held indirectly by IRA
Spouse’s IRA shares 5,882 shares Common stock held indirectly by spouse’s IRA
RSUs vesting 2026 2,310 units Restricted stock units vesting July 29, 2026
RSUs vesting 2027 1,855 units Restricted stock units vesting May 21, 2027
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"Exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11."
beneficial ownership financial
"Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
co-trustee financial
"Held by a trust for which Mr. Sanders is a co-trustee."
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*
Sanders Edward Lawrence III

(Last)(First)(Middle)
18 E DOVER STREET

(Street)
EASTON MARYLAND 21601

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SHORE BANCSHARES INC [ SHBI ]
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)
05/21/2026
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 Stock69,981(1)D
Common Stock10,379(1)IBy IRA
Common Stock5,882(1)IBy Spouse's IRA
Common Stock6,447(2)IBy Trust
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
Restricted Stock Units(3) (4) (5)Common Stock2,3102,310D
Restricted Stock Units(3)05/21/2026A1,855 (6) (7)Common Stock1,855$04,165D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11.
2. Held by a trust for which Mr. Sanders is a co-trustee.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock.
4. Represents restricted stock units that vest on July 29, 2026, the first anniversary of the award.
5. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 2,310 shares on July 29, 2026.
6. Represents restricted stock units that vest on May 21, 2027, the first anniversary of the award.
7. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 shares on May 21, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Christy Lombardi, Attorney in Fact for E. Lawrence Sanders, III05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did SHORE BANCSHARES INC (SHBI) report for Edward Lawrence Sanders III?

Edward Lawrence Sanders III reported a grant of 1,855 restricted stock units and updated share holdings. The filing also shows existing direct and indirect common stock ownership across personal, trust, and IRA accounts, providing a consolidated view of his SHBI equity position.

How many restricted stock units does the SHBI director hold after this Form 4 filing?

After this filing, the SHBI director holds 4,165 restricted stock units directly. These RSUs each represent a contingent right to receive one share of SHORE BANCSHARES INC common stock, subject to vesting schedules disclosed in the accompanying footnotes.

When do Edward Sanders’ SHBI restricted stock units vest according to the Form 4?

According to the Form 4 footnotes, 2,310 restricted stock units vest on July 29, 2026. The newly granted 1,855 units vest on May 21, 2027, each date representing the first anniversary of the related award grant for SHORE BANCSHARES INC shares.

How many SHORE BANCSHARES INC common shares does the director hold directly and indirectly?

The director holds 69,981 SHBI common shares directly. Indirectly, he reports 6,447 shares via a trust, 10,379 shares through his IRA, and 5,882 shares through his spouse’s IRA, reflecting multiple forms of beneficial ownership in SHORE BANCSHARES INC.

What does each SHBI restricted stock unit represent in this Form 4 filing?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock. The units do not require an exercise price, instead converting into shares upon vesting dates specified in the filing’s footnotes for the director’s compensation awards.

Was the SHBI director’s RSU grant an open-market purchase or a compensation award?

The 1,855 SHBI restricted stock units were reported with transaction code A, indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. This reflects a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase of SHORE BANCSHARES INC common shares by the director.