SCHEDULE: Fourthstone Discloses 8.96% Stake in Embassy Bancorp
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Fourthstone LLC and its affiliates have disclosed a passive beneficial ownership of 8.96% of Embassy Bancorp, Inc.'s common stock.
Summary
- Fourthstone LLC, an investment adviser, along with its affiliated entities and managing member L. Phillip Stone, IV, collectively beneficially own 685,098 shares of Embassy Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock.
- This represents 8.96% of the total 7,644,142 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 21, 2025.
- The ownership is held through various entities including Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd (6.53%), Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP (1.74%), and Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials Fund LP (0.69%).
- The reporting persons certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Embassy Bancorp, Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership, indicating a neutral sentiment as it provides factual information without implying positive or negative performance or strategic shifts.
Positives
- NA
Negatives
- NA
Risks
- Potential for future changes in beneficial ownership that could influence control, although the current filing states no such intent.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Increased transparency for shareholders regarding significant ownership stakes.
- Confirmation for management that a significant shareholder is currently passive and not seeking control.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-21 | Date of Issuer's proxy voting records used to determine outstanding shares. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event requiring the filing of this statement. |
| 2025-08-14 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1. |
Keywords
Embassy Bancorp, Fourthstone LLC, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Investment Adviser, Financial Services, Banking
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