Shenandoah Telecom Insider Adds Stock via Fee Conversion

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On July 1, 2025, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (SHEN) filed a Form 4 reporting that Director Victor Christopher Barnes acquired 59.7855 shares of SHEN common stock at an indicated price of $13.66 per share. The shares were issued in lieu of cash director fees, a routine, non-cash compensation arrangement. Following the transaction, Barnes directly holds 15,912.996 shares. No derivative securities were involved, and no dispositions were reported. The filing does not reference any 10b5-1 trading plan or other special arrangements. Given the small size of the award relative to SHEN’s total shares outstanding, the transaction is largely administrative and is unlikely to have a material impact on market sentiment or the company’s capital structure.

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Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director stock-for-fees award; immaterial to valuation.

The Form 4 shows a standard compensation grant—under 60 shares—to Director Victor Barnes. At roughly $13.66 per share, the total value is about $815, adding less than 0.0002% to his existing stake and having no discernible effect on SHEN’s float or insider ownership profile. While insider purchases sometimes signal confidence, the token size and fee-substitution context suggest neutrality. I view the filing as non-impactful for investment decisions.

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).

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^*

BARNES VICTOR CHRISTOPHER

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 459

(Street)

EDINBURG VA 22824

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO/VA/ [ SHEN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	07/01/2025(1)		A		59.7855	A	$13.66	15,912.996	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:

1. Shares received in lieu of director fees.

	/s/ Christopher E French Attorney in Fact for Victor Barnes	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many SHEN shares did Director Victor Barnes acquire on July 1, 2025?

He received 59.7855 shares in lieu of director fees.

What was the purchase price reported in the Form 4 for SHEN?

The shares were valued at $13.66 per share.

How many SHEN shares does Victor Barnes own after the transaction?

His direct ownership increased to 15,912.996 shares.

Was this acquisition part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 does not indicate that the transaction was executed under a 10b5-1 plan.