Director adds Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) shares via stock election program

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western New England Bancorp director Gary G. Fitzgerald acquired additional company stock through a compensation program. On May 6, 2026, he received 353 shares of Common Stock at $14.2988 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 35,387 shares.

According to the footnote, these shares were purchased in the open market on his behalf under the company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, using compensation that would otherwise have been paid in cash.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fitzgerald Gary G

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	353	$14.2988	$5K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,387 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 353 shares Price per share: $14.2988 per share Total shares after transaction: 35,387 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 353 shares Common Stock acquired on May 6, 2026

Price per share $14.2988 per share Acquisition price for Common Stock

Total shares after transaction 35,387 shares Direct holdings following acquisition

Key Terms

Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, open market, Common Stock

3 terms

Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program financial

"pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program using compensation otherwise payable in cash"

open market financial

"Represents shares purchased in the open market on behalf of the reporting person"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

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.

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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

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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^*

Fitzgerald Gary G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC.

141 ELM STREET

(Street)

WESTFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 01085

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. [ WNEB ]

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)
05/06/2026

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	05/06/2026		A		353(1)	A	$14.2988	35,387	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. Represents shares purchased in the open market on behalf of the reporting person pursuant to the Company's Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program using compensation otherwise payable in cash.

	/s/ John E. Bonini, Attorney-in-Fact	05/08/2026
	** 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).
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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 did Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) director Gary G. Fitzgerald do in this Form 4?

Director Gary G. Fitzgerald acquired 353 shares of Western New England Bancorp common stock. The shares were obtained via a company program that uses director cash compensation to buy stock, increasing his direct ownership to 35,387 shares after the transaction.

How many Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) shares did Gary G. Fitzgerald acquire and at what price?

He acquired 353 shares of Western New England Bancorp common stock at $14.2988 per share. The shares were purchased in the open market under the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program using compensation otherwise payable in cash.

What is Western New England Bancorp’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program mentioned in the Form 4?

The Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program allows directors to use cash compensation to purchase company stock. In this filing, compensation otherwise payable in cash was used to buy 353 Western New England Bancorp shares on behalf of director Gary G. Fitzgerald.

How many Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) shares does Gary G. Fitzgerald own after this transaction?

After this transaction, Gary G. Fitzgerald directly owns 35,387 shares of Western New England Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 lists this total as his direct holdings following the acquisition of 353 additional shares on May 6, 2026.

Was Gary G. Fitzgerald’s Western New England Bancorp share acquisition an open-market transaction?

Yes. The footnote states the 353 shares were purchased in the open market on his behalf. The purchases were made under the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program using director compensation that would otherwise have been paid in cash.