SCHEDULE: Fourthstone Discloses 9.61% Stake in Meridian Corp.

Fourthstone LLC and its affiliates have reported a 9.61% beneficial ownership stake in Meridian Corporation's common stock, totaling 1,084,319 shares.

Summary

• Fourthstone LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and Investment Adviser, along with its affiliated entities (Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd, Fourthstone GP LLC, Fourthstone QP Opportunity Fund LP, and Fourthstone Small-Cap Financials Fund LP), and L. Phillip Stone, IV, collectively beneficially own 1,084,319 shares of Meridian Corporation's common stock.
• This ownership represents 9.61% of Meridian Corporation's outstanding common stock.
• The percentage is based on 11,285,278 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2025, as reported in Meridian Corporation's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2025.
• The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Meridian Corporation.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership without commentary on the issuer's performance or prospects.

Positives

• A significant institutional investor, Fourthstone LLC, has taken a substantial stake in Meridian Corporation, which may signal confidence in the company's value.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Disclosure of a significant institutional stake provides transparency regarding the ownership structure and may influence investor perception.

Key Dates

Keywords

Meridian Corporation, Fourthstone LLC, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Investment Adviser, Institutional Investor