Form 4: Hawthorn Bancshares CEO Brent M. Giles Reports Acquisition of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


CEO Brent M. Giles reports the acquisition of common stock and restricted stock units in Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.

Summary

  • Brent M. Giles, CEO of Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On May 1, 2025, Giles acquired 8,174 shares of common stock.
  • Giles directly owns 27,545.388 shares of common stock, including unvested restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • He indirectly owns 4,625.562 shares through a Profit Sharing Trust and 13,092.54 shares through a Trust.
  • The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments, subject to continued employment.
  • The filing also includes shares acquired since the last report through the Company's Profit Sharing Trust and DRIP program.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard regulatory filing detailing insider transactions.

Positives

  • The CEO's acquisition of shares may signal confidence in the company's future performance.

Future Outlook

The vesting schedule of the RSUs extends to May 1, 2028, indicating a long-term incentive structure for the CEO.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are routine disclosures required by the SEC to provide transparency regarding insider transactions in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the CEO's stock acquisition as a positive sign.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/01/2025Date of transaction: Acquisition of common stock and vesting date of some RSUs.
05/01/2025Vesting date of 3,717 RSUs.
06/30/2025Vesting date of 4,092 RSUs.
05/01/2026Vesting date of 6,442 RSUs.
06/30/2026Vesting date of 4,093 RSUs.
05/01/2027Vesting date of 6,442 RSUs.
05/01/2028Vesting date of 2,724 RSUs.
05/05/2025Date of Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Hawthorn Bancshares, Brent M. Giles, Common Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Equity Incentive Plan

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