Bank of the James (BOTJ) Director William C. Bryant III Buys 650 Shares

What Happened

William C. Bryant III, a director of Bank of the James Financial Group, purchased 650 shares on August 6, 2026. The reported price was $27.10 per share, for a total transaction value of $17,615. This was reported on Form 4 as a purchase (code P), an open‑market or private purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-06
• Price: $27.10 per share
• Shares acquired: 650
• Total value: $17,615
• Filing date: 2026-08-10 — filed within the typical two-business-day reporting window for Form 4s
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the information provided
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other special footnotes disclosed in the provided summary

Context

Insider purchases are often watched by investors as a potential positive signal because directors are buying company stock, but a single purchase does not prove a change in company outlook. This transaction appears to be a routine open‑market acquisition by a director rather than a derivative exercise, gift, or tax‑related withholding.