Mercier John M 4

What Happened
John M. Mercier, Executive Vice President of Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB), received a grant of 2,598 restricted shares on February 10, 2026. The reported acquisition price is $0.00, reflecting a restricted stock award rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-10; filing date (Form 4): 2026-02-12 (appears timely).
• Transaction type/code: A — Award/Grant of restricted stock.
• Shares acquired: 2,598 shares at $0.00 per share (total cash paid reported as $0).
• Footnote: F1 — "Represents a grant of restricted stock."
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.

Context
Restricted stock grants are typically subject to vesting and may be forfeited if conditions aren’t met; they are not an immediate market purchase. Such awards are common for executive compensation and retention; they do not, by themselves, indicate a purchase-driven bullish signal.