Barton Don 4

What Happened
Don Barton, a director of Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY), sold 375 shares in an open‑market transaction on July 27, 2026. The shares sold at $32.72 per share for a total proceeds of approximately $12,270. This was a sale (not a purchase), which for insiders is often routine rather than a directional signal.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-07-27; 375 shares at $32.72 each.
• Total proceeds: ~ $12,270.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: Sale executed under a 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted 11-05-2024 (footnote F1).
• Filing timeliness: Form filed on 2026-07-27 (same day as report date), indicating a timely filing.

Context
A 10b5-1 plan allows insiders to sell according to a prearranged schedule and can reduce the significance of a single sale as a signal of the insider’s view of the company. Sales are common and may reflect diversification or liquidity needs; purchases are generally viewed as stronger signals of insider confidence. This Form 4 reports a direct open‑market sale only—no options exercise, gift, or tax withholding was reported in the provided data.