Form 4: Uwharrie Capital Corp Director Exits, Reporting Designations

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Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership


Uwharrie Capital Corp announces the expiration of Frank A. Rankin, III's director term and designates key personnel for SEC reporting compliance.

Summary

  • Frank A. Rankin, III's tenure as a Director of Uwharrie Capital Corp concluded on May 19, 2026, coinciding with the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • The Board of Directors has designated specific individuals as "Reporting Persons" for SEC Rule 16a compliance, including the Board of Directors itself, Roger L. Dick (President and CEO), R. David Beaver, III (Chief Risk Officer), Jason R. Andrew (Chief Operations Officer), Christy D. Stoner (CEO of Uwharrie Investment Advisors), Jeffrey L. Trout (President of Uwharrie Bank Mortgage), Heather H. Almond (Chief Financial Officer), Cheryl P. Rinehardt (Chief Credit Officer), Brooke L. Senter (Chief People Officer), and Tamara M. Singletary (Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary).
  • All other officers not listed are excluded from policymaking functions and are therefore not considered Reporting Persons.
  • Reporting Persons are responsible for adhering to the company's Pre-Clearance Policy for Stock Transactions and must notify Tamara M. Singletary before any transaction involving their beneficial ownership of company equity securities.
  • Tamara M. Singletary has been designated as the company's contact person for stock matters.
  • The company will provide notice of signature authorization to the SEC, allowing Roger L. Dick, R. David Beaver, III, Heather H. Almond, or Tamara M. Singletary to sign SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Reporting Persons if necessary.
  • These resolutions were adopted at a duly called Board of Directors meeting on January 20, 2026.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this filing as neutral, primarily concerning routine administrative and compliance matters related to director changes and insider reporting designations.

Positives

  • Clear designation of reporting persons ensures compliance with SEC regulations.
  • Established procedures for stock transactions aim to prevent violations of Rule 16a and 16b.
  • Designation of a central contact person (Tamara M. Singletary) streamlines communication and compliance efforts.
  • Authorization for specific individuals to sign SEC forms provides operational efficiency.

Negatives

  • The departure of a director, Frank A. Rankin, III, signifies a change in board composition.

Risks

  • Potential for violations of Rule 16a and 16b if Reporting Persons do not adhere to the pre-clearance policy.
  • Reliance on individual Reporting Persons for compliance, though the company offers assistance.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance.

Management Comments

  • Frank A. Rankin, III's term expired as of Uwharrie Capital Corp's Annual Meeting of Shareholders 05-19-2026.
  • Tamara M. Singletary, EVP, Uwharrie Capital Corp, signed the Form 4 on 05/21/2026.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that the designation of Reporting Persons and the implementation of pre-clearance policies are standard corporate governance practices for publicly traded companies to ensure compliance with SEC insider trading regulations and to maintain market integrity.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
DirectorFrank A. Rankin, III05/19/2026Term expiration

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Reporting Person DesignationDesignation of specific individuals and the Board of Directors as Reporting Persons for SEC Rule 16a compliance.01/20/2026Enhances compliance with SEC reporting requirements and clarifies responsibilities for insider transactions.
Stock Transaction PolicyReinforcement of the Pre-Clearance Policy for Uwharrie Capital Corp Stock Transactions for Reporting Persons.01/20/2026Aims to prevent violations of insider trading rules (Rule 16a and 16b) by requiring pre-approval of transactions.
Signature AuthorizationAuthorization for designated individuals to sign SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Reporting Persons.01/20/2026Streamlines the filing process for SEC reports, ensuring timely submissions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The departure of a director may impact board dynamics. Clear reporting procedures benefit transparency.
  • Employees: Those designated as Reporting Persons have specific obligations regarding stock transactions.
  • Management: Key executives are designated as Reporting Persons and authorized to sign SEC forms, indicating their active role in compliance.

Next Steps

  • Reporting Persons must comply with the Pre-Clearance Policy for Uwharrie Capital Corp Stock Transactions.
  • Reporting Persons must notify Tamara M. Singletary prior to engaging in any transaction involving company equity securities.
  • The company will provide notice of signature authorization to the SEC.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/20/2026Date of Uwharrie Capital Corp Board of Directors meeting where resolutions were adopted.
05/19/2026Date Frank A. Rankin, III's term as Director expired.
05/19/2026Earliest transaction date reported on Form 4.
05/21/2026Date of signature by Tamara M. Singletary.

Keywords

SEC Form 4, Uwharrie Capital Corp, Reporting Person, Director, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Transactions, Rule 16a, Rule 16b, Corporate Governance, Insider Trading

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