United Bancorp (NASDAQ: UBCP) COO adds shares in open-market purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ Chief Operating Officer Matthew Fredrick Branstetter reported an open-market purchase of 380 shares of Common Stock at $14.93 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owns 60,128 shares, indicating a relatively small incremental increase to his existing position.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 380 shares ($5,673)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Branstetter Matthew Fredrick

Role Chief Operating Officer

Bought 380 shs ($6K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	380	$14.93	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 60,128 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 380 shares Purchase price: $14.93 per share Shares owned after transaction: 60,128 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 380 shares Open-market purchase on May 27, 2026

Purchase price $14.93 per share Price for Common Stock in reported trade

Shares owned after transaction 60,128 shares Direct ownership following Form 4 trade

Net share change 380 shares Net-buy direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, Form 4, non-derivative

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

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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).

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^*

Branstetter Matthew Fredrick

(Last) (First) (Middle)

135 EDGWOOD STREET

(Street)

WHEELING WEST VIRGINIA 26003

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ [ UBCP ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/27/2026	05/27/2026	P		380	A	$14.93	60,128	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:

	Randall M. Greenwood	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did UBCP COO Matthew Branstetter report?

Matthew Fredrick Branstetter reported an open-market purchase of 380 shares of UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ Common Stock. The shares were bought at a price of $14.93 per share in a Form 4 insider filing.

At what price did UBCP’s COO buy United Bancorp common shares?

He purchased the 380 United Bancorp Common Stock shares at $14.93 each. This price reflects the cost per share in the reported open-market transaction dated May 27, 2026 in the Form 4 filing.

How many UBCP shares does Matthew Branstetter own after this trade?

After the 380-share purchase, Matthew Fredrick Branstetter directly holds 60,128 shares of UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ Common Stock. This total reflects his direct ownership position immediately following the reported Form 4 transaction.

Was the UBCP insider transaction a purchase or sale of shares?

The transaction was a purchase of shares. The Form 4 identifies it as an open-market purchase, coded “P,” with 380 shares of United Bancorp Common Stock acquired by the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

Did the UBCP Form 4 involve any derivative securities or options?

No, this Form 4 reports only a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock. The derivative section shows no remaining option or warrant positions, indicating no derivative exercises or related activity in this particular filing.

What is the net share change from the UBCP insider’s reported transaction?

The net change is an increase of 380 shares. Transaction summary data shows a net-buy direction, with 380 shares purchased and zero shares sold, gifts, or tax withholding dispositions related to this Form 4 event.