Director at Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) takes stock instead of cash

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Western New England Bancorp director Donna J. Damon acquired additional shares of Common Stock through a company program. On May 6, 2026, 296 shares were purchased in the open market at $14.2988 per share using compensation otherwise payable in cash under the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program.

After this compensation-related acquisition, Damon directly holds 67,392 shares of Western New England Bancorp common stock. This filing reflects a routine election to receive director fees in stock rather than cash, not a discretionary open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Damon Donna J.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	296	$14.2988	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,392 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 296 shares Purchase price: $14.2988 per share Post-transaction holdings: 67,392 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 296 shares Common Stock acquired on May 6, 2026

Purchase price $14.2988 per share Price for shares under director stock election program

Post-transaction holdings 67,392 shares Total Common Stock directly held by Donna J. Damon after transaction

Key Terms

Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, open market, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Damon Donna J.

(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		296(1)	A	$14.2988	67,392	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.
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** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Western New England Bancorp (WNEB) report for Donna J. Damon?

Western New England Bancorp reported that director Donna J. Damon acquired 296 shares of Common Stock. The shares were obtained via a company program that uses director compensation otherwise payable in cash to purchase stock in the open market.

How many Western New England Bancorp shares did Donna J. Damon acquire and at what price?

Donna J. Damon acquired 296 shares of Western New England Bancorp Common Stock. The shares were purchased in the open market at a price of $14.2988 per share under the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program.

What are Donna J. Damon’s total Western New England Bancorp holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, Donna J. Damon directly holds 67,392 shares of Western New England Bancorp Common Stock. This total reflects the additional 296 shares acquired through the company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program on May 6, 2026.

Was Donna J. Damon’s WNEB stock acquisition an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction combines elements of both: shares were purchased in the open market, but using director compensation otherwise payable in cash. It is classified as a grant or award acquisition under the company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program.

Does this Western New England Bancorp Form 4 indicate any share sales by Donna J. Damon?

No share sales are reported for Donna J. Damon in this Form 4. The filing shows only an acquisition of 296 shares of Common Stock through the Non-Employee Director Stock Election Program, increasing her direct holdings to 67,392 shares.