Form 4: Hanover Bancorp EVP Lance Burke Reports Acquisition and Disposal of Common Stock

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Hanover Bancorp, Lance P. Burke, reports acquiring shares through earned performance units and disposing of shares for tax withholding.

Summary

  • On March 31, 2025, Lance P. Burke, EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Hanover Bancorp, Inc., acquired 3,798 shares of common stock due to earned performance units.
  • The acquisition price was $0.
  • On the same day, Burke disposed of 1,369 shares of common stock at a price of $22.65 for tax withholding purposes.
  • Following these transactions, Burke beneficially owns 26,497 shares of Hanover Bancorp, Inc.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral as the filing reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation. The acquisition of shares through performance units is a positive sign, but the tax withholding is a standard procedure.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares through earned performance units suggests that performance targets were met, which could be viewed positively.

Negatives

  • The disposal of shares to cover tax obligations, while routine, slightly reduces Burke's holdings in the company.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in the financial services industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation practices, including performance-based equity grants, are common across the banking sector.
  • Tax withholding practices related to equity compensation are standard and do not indicate unusual activity.
  • Comparable companies such as New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and Valley National Bancorp (VLY) also regularly disclose similar transactions by their executives.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minor impact on shareholders as they reflect changes in executive ownership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/27/2022Date of grant for earned performance units.
03/31/2025Date of stock acquisition and disposal.
04/01/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Hanover Bancorp, HNVR, Lance P. Burke, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Performance Units, Tax Withholding, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Stock Acquisition, Stock Disposal

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