Form 4: Esquire Financial Holdings Director Anthony Coelho Reports Share Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Anthony Coelho of Esquire Financial Holdings reported the acquisition and disposal of common stock, as well as holdings in stock options, on December 24, 2024.

Summary

  • Anthony Coelho, a director at Esquire Financial Holdings, reported transactions involving the company's common stock and stock options on December 24, 2024.
  • He disposed of 1,167 shares of common stock and acquired 1,167 shares of common stock, both at a price of $0.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Coelho directly owns 28,039 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 12,910 shares through a trust and 36,000 shares through an IRA.
  • Mr. Coelho also holds 22,231 stock options exercisable at $12.50, which were granted on September 1, 2016, and expire on September 1, 2024, and 20,000 stock options exercisable at $12.50, which were granted on September 1, 2017, and expire on September 1, 2026.
  • The reported transactions include restricted stock that vests in annual installments over several years.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral report of transactions, with no indication of positive or negative sentiment.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which is a common practice for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company directors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice for all publicly traded companies in the US, ensuring transparency of insider trading.
  • The reported transactions are typical for directors who receive stock options and restricted stock as part of their compensation.
  • The vesting schedules for restricted stock are also common, aligning director interests with long-term company performance.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding director transactions.
  • The transactions do not appear to have any immediate impact on other stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/01/2016Grant date of 22,231 stock options exercisable at $12.50, expiring on 09/01/2024.
09/01/2017Grant date of 20,000 stock options exercisable at $12.50, expiring on 09/01/2026.
12/19/2023Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.
12/24/2024Date of reported transactions involving common stock and stock options.
12/16/2024Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.
12/09/2025Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.
12/19/2026Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.
12/03/2027Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.
12/15/2027Commencement date for vesting of some restricted stock in three equal annual installments.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Director Transactions, Stock Options, Common Stock, Esquire Financial Holdings, SEC Filing

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