Form 4: California BanCorp CRO Transfers Shares to Trust

Martin Liska, EVP and Chief Risk Officer of California BanCorp, transferred 5,369 shares of common stock to his living trust.

Summary

• Martin Liska, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of California BanCorp (BCAL), reported a transfer of common stock.
• On December 9, 2025, 5,369 shares of California BanCorp common stock were disposed of directly by Mr. Liska.
• Concurrently, 5,369 shares of common stock were acquired indirectly by Mr. Liska through the MACH4 Trust.
• This transaction represents a reclassification of ownership, moving shares from direct holdings to a living trust, with no net change in Mr. Liska's total beneficial ownership of California BanCorp common stock.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Liska directly holds 20,469 shares and indirectly holds 30,911 shares via the MACH4 Trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine internal transfer of shares by an insider to a trust, not a sale or purchase indicating a change in sentiment towards the company.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction reporting a change in the form of beneficial ownership by an executive, which typically has no broader implications for industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal direct impact on shareholders as this transaction is an internal reclassification of ownership by an executive to a living trust, not a sale or purchase in the open market.
• The executive's total beneficial ownership of California BanCorp common stock remains unchanged.

Key Dates

Keywords

California BanCorp, BCAL, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Martin Liska, Share Transfer, Trust, EVP, Chief Risk Officer