Seneca Bancorp shows 8.9% ESOP stake

Seneca Bancorp, Inc. reports a Schedule 13G ownership disclosure.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Seneca Bancorp, Inc. reports a Schedule 13G ownership disclosure. The filing shows Amended and Restated Seneca Savings Bank, National Association Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust 2, with trustee Community Bank of Pleasant Hill dba First Trust of MidAmerica, beneficially owns 158,710 shares of common stock, representing 8.9% of the class as of 12/31/2025. The filing breaks down voting and dispositive power: sole voting power 134,965, shared voting power 23,745, and sole dispositive power 158,710. The form is signed by Gerald Lau on 02/27/2026.

This disclosure records substantial institutional ownership by an employee stock ownership plan trust and provides a clear ownership snapshot for shareholders and regulators.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Trust-held shares give the Employee Stock Ownership Plan a visible 8.9% stake as of 12/31/2025.

The filing identifies the holder as an amended and restated ESOP trust with trustee Community Bank of Pleasant Hill dba First Trust of MidAmerica. The trust reports sole dispositive power over 158,710 shares and a combined voting breakdown, useful for board and proxy calculations.

Beneficial ownership filings like this inform governance analyses; subsequent disclosures may show if the trust's voting aligns with management or other large holders.

Equity Ownership Specialist

This Schedule 13G provides a dated ownership snapshot and voting-power detail for shareholder registers.

The breakdown: sole voting power 134,965 shares, shared voting power 23,745 shares, and sole dispositive power 158,710 shares, all anchored to 12/31/2025. The filing is signed on 02/27/2026.

These specifics help calculate concentration and potential voting blocs; any changes would appear in later ownership amendments or Schedule 13D filings.

FAQ

What does Seneca Bancorp's Schedule 13G filed by the ESOP trust disclose?

It discloses that the ESOP trust beneficially owns 158,710 shares, equal to 8.9% of common stock as of 12/31/2025. The filing also lists voting power splits and is signed on 02/27/2026.

Who is the filing party for the 13G ownership disclosure for SNNF?

The filing party is Amended and Restated Seneca Savings Bank, National Association Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust 2, with trustee Community Bank of Pleasant Hill dba First Trust of MidAmerica, as stated in the Schedule 13G.

How is voting and dispositive power allocated in this Schedule 13G?

The trust reports sole voting power of 134,965 shares, shared voting power of 23,745 shares, and sole dispositive power of 158,710 shares, per the ownership table in the filing.

What date is the ownership percentage tied to in the SNNF 13G filing?

The ownership figures are reported as of 12/31/2025, which is the time anchor for the 158,710 shares and the stated 8.9% ownership percentage.

When was the Schedule 13G for Seneca Bancorp signed and filed?

The Schedule 13G is signed by Gerald Lau, Senior Vice President, on 02/27/2026, reflecting the reported ownership as of 12/31/2025.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/02/2026 - 04:15 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Seneca Bancorp, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s):

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Amended and Restated Seneca Savings Bank, National Association Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 134,965.00
6	Shared Voting Power 23,745.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 158,710.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

158,710.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

EP

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Seneca Bancorp, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 35 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville, New York, 13027
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Amended and Restated Seneca Savings Bank, National Association Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust Trustee: Community Bank of Pleasant Hill, dba First Trust of MidAmerica
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 3500 N Village Dr. Suite 220 St. Joseph, Missouri 64506
(c)	Citizenship: Ohio
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 816945109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 158,710
(b)	Percent of class: 8.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 134,965
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 23,745
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 158,710
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Amended and Restated Seneca Savings Bank, National Association Employee Stock Ownership Plan Trust

Signature:	/s/ Gerald Lau, SVP
Name/Title:	Gerald Lau, Senior Vice President, Community Bank of Pleasant Hill dba First Trust of MidAmerica, as Trustee
Date:	02/27/2026