Director at United Bancorp (UBCP) makes open-market share purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Bancorp Inc. director John M. Hoopingarner reported buying 931 shares of Common Stock in an open-market purchase at $14.93 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 52,609 shares. This filing shows a modest increase in his personal stake in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 931 shares ($13,900)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider HOOPINGARNER JOHN M

Role null

Bought 931 shs ($14K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	931	$14.93	$14K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 52,609 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 931 shares Purchase price: $14.93 per share Total direct holdings after trade: 52,609 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 931 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $14.93 per share Price paid for each purchased share

Total direct holdings after trade 52,609 shares Shares owned directly following the transaction

Net shares bought 931 shares Net-buy shares in this Form 4

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market purchase, Form 4, direct ownership

4 terms

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.

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.

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.

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type: "direct""

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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

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^*

HOOPINGARNER JOHN M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

320 EAST 14TH STREET

(Street)

DOVER OHIO 44622

(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)

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

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		931	A	$14.93	52,609	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 director John M. Hoopingarner report?

John M. Hoopingarner reported an open-market purchase of 931 shares of United Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. The shares were bought at $14.93 each, indicating a direct increase in his ownership position as disclosed in this Form 4 filing.

At what price were the United Bancorp (UBCP) shares purchased in this Form 4?

The reported United Bancorp shares were purchased at $14.93 per share. This price applies to the entire 931-share open-market transaction disclosed, providing a clear indication of the level at which the director increased his ownership.

How many United Bancorp (UBCP) shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported purchase, John M. Hoopingarner directly owns 52,609 shares of United Bancorp Inc. Common Stock. This total includes the newly acquired 931 shares, as stated in the Form 4, and reflects his current direct holding.

Is the UBCP Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or another type?

The UBCP Form 4 transaction is an open-market purchase of Common Stock. The filing classifies it with transaction code “P,” described as a purchase in the open market or private transaction, confirming it is a straightforward share acquisition.

Does this United Bancorp (UBCP) Form 4 show any share sales by the director?

This Form 4 shows only buying activity, with no reported sales. The transaction summary lists one purchase totaling 931 shares and zero sales, resulting in a net-buy position for the reporting person in this specific filing.