SMALL ALBERT H JR 4

What Happened Albert H. Small Jr., a director of United Bankshares, received a grant of 1,588 restricted shares on 2026-02-19. The reported acquisition price is $0.00 (award); the grant vests in three equal annual installments (footnote F1). The filing also notes additional stock ownership from participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (F2).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-19 (Form 4 filed 2026-02-20).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A).
• Shares acquired: 1,588 restricted shares at reported $0.00 acquisition price (total reported cost $0).
• Vesting: Award vests in three equal annual installments (footnote F1).
• Other note: Additional shares were acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (footnote F2).
• Timeliness: Filing appears timely (transaction 2026-02-19; Form 4 filed 2026-02-20).

Context Restricted stock grants to directors are common compensation and are not the same as a cash purchase by the insider. Vesting schedules mean the shares become fully owned over time. Dividend reinvestment indicates some prior dividends were used to buy more shares; such awards are routine and do not by themselves signal a personal market bet.