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Shore Bancshares (SHBI) director reports 2,310 RSUs vesting and more shares

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Shore Bancshares Inc. director Edward Lawrence Sanders III reported the vesting and conversion of 2,310 restricted stock units into common stock on July 29, 2026. This brought his direct common-stock holdings to 72,856 shares, with 1,855 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on May 21, 2027, plus additional indirect holdings through IRAs and a trust.

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Insider Sanders Edward Lawrence III
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F3, F4, F5 2,310 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1, F2 2,310 -- --
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,855 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 72,856 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,515 shares (Indirect, By IRA); Common Stock — 5,958 shares (Indirect, By Spouse's IRA); Common Stock — 6,447 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. 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.
  3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock.
  4. F4. These restricted stock units vested on July 29, 2026.
  5. F5. The restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 units on May 21, 2027.
RSUs vested and converted 2,310 shares Restricted stock units converting into Shore Bancshares common stock on July 29, 2026
Direct common shares after transaction 72,856 shares Direct ownership of Shore Bancshares common stock following reported transactions
RSUs remaining to vest 1,855 units Restricted stock units scheduled to vest on May 21, 2027
Common shares by IRA 10,515 shares Indirect ownership through an IRA account
Common shares by spouse's IRA 5,958 shares Indirect ownership through spouse’s IRA
Common shares by trust 6,447 shares Indirect ownership through a trust
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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
"exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition"
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.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11."

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Edward Lawrence Sanders III report for SHBI?

Edward Lawrence Sanders III reported 2,310 restricted stock units vesting and converting into Shore Bancshares common stock on July 29, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 72,856 shares and leaving 1,855 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on May 21, 2027.

How many SHBI shares does Sanders hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Sanders directly holds 72,856 shares of Shore Bancshares common stock. This reflects the addition of 2,310 shares associated with vested restricted stock units, while 1,855 restricted stock units remain scheduled to vest on May 21, 2027.

What restricted stock units remain for Edward Sanders in SHBI?

Following the July 29, 2026 vesting, Sanders retains 1,855 restricted stock units tied to Shore Bancshares common stock. According to the disclosure, these remaining units are scheduled to vest on May 21, 2027, representing a future contingent right to receive common shares.

Did Sanders acquire SHBI shares through a dividend reinvestment plan?

Yes. The filing notes that the increase in Sanders’s beneficial ownership of common stock reflects an exempt acquisition under the Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11, indicating shares credited through dividend reinvestment rather than open-market purchases.

What indirect SHBI holdings does Sanders report in this Form 4?

Sanders reports indirect ownership of Shore Bancshares common stock through retirement and trust accounts: 10,515 shares by an IRA, 5,958 shares by his spouse’s IRA, and 6,447 shares by a trust, in addition to his separately reported direct holdings.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
07/29/2026
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 Stock07/29/2026M2,310A(1)72,856(2)D
Common Stock10,515(2)IBy IRA
Common Stock5,958(2)IBy Spouse's IRA
Common Stock6,447IBy 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)07/29/2026M2,310 (4) (4)Common Stock2,310$01,855(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. 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.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock.
4. These restricted stock units vested on July 29, 2026.
5. The restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 units on May 21, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Christy Lombardi, Attorney in Fact for E. Lawrence Sanders, III07/31/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)