Painter John P II 4

What Happened

• John P. Painter II, a director of CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (CZFS), reported an insider purchase on 2026-03-06. He acquired 675 shares at $61.00 per share for a total reported value of $41,175. The transaction is reported as a purchase (code P), listed as an open-market or private purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-03-06 — 675 shares at $61.00 each.
• Total value: $41,175.
• Transaction type: Purchase (reported as open-market or private purchase; code P).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes/plan details: Filing does not indicate a 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other special arrangements.
• Timeliness: Report filed on 2026-03-06 (same day), so the filing appears timely.

Context

• This was a straightforward insider purchase. Purchases by directors can be of interest to investors as an indicator that insiders are buying company stock, but the filing does not disclose the insider’s motivation.
• The reported dollar amount ($41,175) is modest relative to many insider trades; no options were exercised and no gifts or awards were reported in this filing.