Duncan David R 4

What Happened
Director David R. Duncan sold a total of 4,406 shares of First Western Financial Inc. (MYFW) in open-market transactions on January 27, 2026. The sales were: 1,381 shares at $24.99 (≈ $34,511) and 3,025 shares at $25.17 (≈ $76,139), totaling roughly $110,650. These were sales (not purchases), which are often routine disposals rather than a bullish signal.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-01-27 (reported on Form 4 filed 2026-01-28 — timely filing).
• Prices and amounts: 1,381 shares @ $24.99 ($34,511) and 3,025 shares @ $25.17 ($76,139).
• Total shares sold: 4,406; total proceeds: approximately $110,650.44.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing.
• Footnote: The reporting person is the trustee of a trust and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest (per footnote F1).
• Transaction code: S = Sale (open-market/private sale).

Context
Sales by directors can be routine (tax planning, diversification, trust obligations, or other personal reasons) and do not by themselves indicate company performance. This filing reports direct sales, not exercises of options or awards. Because the filing was made the day after the trades, it appears to be timely under Form 4 reporting rules.