SASR.Sandy Spring Bancorp INC

Form 4: Sandy Spring Bancorp EVP, Chief Information Officer John D. Sadowski Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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SEC Form 4

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John D. Sadowski, EVP and Chief Information Officer of Sandy Spring Bancorp, reports changes in beneficial ownership of company stock due to vesting of restricted stock units and shares withheld for tax obligations.

Summary

  • On March 12, 2025, John D. Sadowski, EVP and Chief Information Officer of Sandy Spring Bancorp, reported changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's common stock.
  • These changes include the acquisition of 1,301 shares of common stock related to the vesting of restricted stock units granted on March 16, 2022, subject to performance criteria achieved from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
  • Additionally, 470 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock.
  • After these transactions, Sadowski directly owns 29,411.6257 shares of Sandy Spring Bancorp.
  • The report also details various restricted stock units awarded under the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2024 Equity Plan, which will vest on different dates in the future.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. It's a routine filing indicating changes in ownership due to vesting and tax obligations. There's no strong positive or negative signal.

Positives

  • The vesting of restricted stock units indicates that performance criteria were met, which could be seen as a positive sign for the company's performance.

Negatives

  • The disposal of 470 shares to cover tax obligations could be interpreted as a slight negative, although it's a common practice.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of insider trading regulations, providing transparency into the transactions of company executives and directors. These filings are closely watched by investors seeking insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider transactions.
  • Employees holding restricted stock units are impacted by the vesting schedules.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/16/2022Reporting person was granted shares of restricted stock units subject to certain performance criteria to be achieved January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024.
12/26/2024Restricted stock granted on December 26, 2024 under the 2024 Equity Plan.
03/12/2025Date of the reported transaction and determination of the award granted on March 16, 2022.
03/14/2025Date of signature of the report.
04/01/2025Restricted stock units awarded under 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest ratably on April 1, 2025, April 1, 2026, and April 1 2027.
04/01/2026Restricted stock units awarded under 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest ratably on April 1, 2024, April 1, 2025, and April 1 2026.
04/01/2027Restricted stock granted on December 26, 2024 under the 2024 Equity Plan will vest ratably on April 1, 2026, April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028.
12/31/2025Restricted stock granted on December 26, 2024 under the 2024 Equity Plan will vest on December 31, 2025.
12/31/2026Restricted stock granted on December 26, 2024 under the 2024 Equity Plan will vest on December 31, 2026.

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