Form 4: Carter Bankshares Director Receives Stock Award

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction


Gregory W. Feldmann, a Director at Carter Bankshares, Inc., was granted 1,802 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award with a one-year vesting period.

Summary

  • Director Gregory W. Feldmann of Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) received an award of 1,802 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction date for this acquisition was January 2, 2026.
  • The shares were acquired at a price of $0, indicating a restricted stock award.
  • These shares are subject to a one-year vesting period.
  • Following this transaction, Mr. Feldmann beneficially owns 17,201 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing reports a standard restricted stock award to a director, which is a positive for aligning interests but not a major market-moving event. It reflects routine compensation practices.

Positives

  • Director Gregory W. Feldmann received 1,802 shares of common stock, aligning his interests with shareholders.
  • The award is a restricted stock grant, a common form of executive compensation.

Future Outlook

The restricted stock award is subject to a one-year vesting period, indicating future ownership is contingent on continued service.

Industry Context

This transaction represents a routine insider equity grant, common in the banking sector and other industries, designed to incentivize and retain key management and directors by aligning their interests with long-term shareholder value.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Restricted stock awards with vesting periods are a standard component of director compensation across publicly traded companies, including those in the financial services industry.
  • The grant of 1,802 shares to a director is a typical size for such awards, comparable to similar grants observed at regional banks like Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) or Old National Bancorp (ONB), which use equity compensation to foster long-term commitment and performance.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of Attorney GrantDirector Gregory W. Feldmann granted a Power of Attorney to several individuals to prepare, execute, and file Section 16 reports with the SEC on his behalf.December 18, 2024Streamlines compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements for the director, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Related Party Transactions

  • Director Gregory W. Feldmann received a restricted stock award from Carter Bankshares, Inc., which is a transaction between a company and a related party (director).

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The award aligns the director's interests with shareholders, potentially encouraging long-term value creation.
  • Employees: No direct impact on general employees is indicated by this filing.

Next Steps

  • The 1,802 restricted stock shares will vest after one year from the transaction date of January 2, 2026.

Key Dates

DateDescription
December 18, 2024Gregory W. Feldmann executed a Section 16 Power of Attorney.
January 2, 2026Date of transaction for the restricted stock award.
January 5, 2026Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact.

Keywords

Carter Bankshares, CARE, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Award, Restricted Stock, Director Compensation, Gregory W. Feldmann, Equity Grant

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