[Form 4] TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC Insider Trading Activity
Robert A. Drugge, a director of Timberland Bancorp Inc. (TSBK), reported a Section 16 filing showing restricted stock vesting and a small disposition on 09/26/2025. Two hundred restricted shares vested that day; the reporting person elected to have 50 shares withheld to satisfy state and federal tax obligations, and those 50 shares were reported as disposed at a price of $34.20 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Drugge beneficially owned 38,845 shares directly and held an additional 6,773 shares through an IRA. The Form 4 was signed under power of attorney by Cheryl Parks on 09/29/2025.
- Continued substantial ownership: Reporting person retains 38,845 direct shares plus 6,773 in an IRA, signaling ongoing ownership alignment with shareholders
- Transparent disclosure: Filing clearly explains that 50 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations rather than a market sale for other purposes
- Minor reduction in direct holdings: 50 shares were disposed/withheld, slightly lowering direct share count
- Transaction price disclosed: The withholding/disposition occurred at $34.20 per share, which could realize tax-related proceeds or liabilities
Insights
TL;DR Routine restricted stock vesting with minimal net share reduction due to tax withholding; not material to valuation.
The filing documents the vesting of 200 restricted shares and the withholding/disposition of 50 shares to cover tax obligations, reported at $34.20 per share. This is a customary administrative action that modestly reduces the director's direct share count but leaves overall beneficial ownership largely intact (38,845 direct shares plus 6,773 in an IRA). There are no option exercises, grants, or sales beyond the withholding event, and no indication of change in control or other material corporate actions.
TL;DR Standard insider reporting of restricted stock vesting and tax-withholding disposition; governance implications are minimal.
The report is consistent with standard equity compensation administration. The director remains a significant shareholder on a direct and indirect basis. The filing was executed under power of attorney and properly discloses the nature of indirect ownership (IRA). There are no red flags such as unexpected large disposals or related-party transactions disclosed in this Form 4.