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Form 4: Bankwell Financial Group Director Carl M. Porto Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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Director Carl M. Porto reports transactions involving Bankwell Financial Group stock, including acquisitions and disposals, as well as vesting of restricted stock.

Summary

  • Carl M. Porto, a director of Bankwell Financial Group, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's stock.
  • On June 6, 2024, Porto acquired 106 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $24.77 to $24.80 through a Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • On June 7, 2024, he acquired 212 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $24.45 to $24.47 through a Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Porto disposed of 834 shares of common stock related to restricted stock granted on December 29, 2023, where 833 shares vested immediately on December 29, 2023, 833 vested on February 7, 2024, and 834 will vest on February 7, 2025.
  • He also disposed of 1,600 shares of restricted stock granted on December 29, 2023, which will vest in three equal annual installments starting February 7, 2025.
  • Additional disposals include 1,200 shares, 800 shares, 500 shares, and 1,760 shares related to previously granted restricted stock that vested over time.
  • Following these transactions, Porto directly owns 15,638 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 17,818 shares through a Deferred Compensation Plan and 4,303 shares through a Law Firm Pension Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing, reflecting neutral sentiment. It simply reports transactions and vesting schedules.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the trading activities of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors seeking insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may be interested in the trading activity of company directors as an indicator of confidence in the company's future prospects.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/08/20202,000 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2012 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
02/07/20201,760 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2012 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
12/31/20211,600 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2012 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
12/31/20221,600 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2012 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
12/29/20232,500 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
12/29/20231,600 shares of restricted stock granted pursuant to the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan.
06/06/2024Acquisition of 106 shares of common stock through Deferred Compensation Plan.
06/07/2024Acquisition of 212 shares of common stock through Deferred Compensation Plan.
06/10/2024Date of Form 4 filing.

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