Fegan Michael 4

What Happened Michael Fegan, Chief Technology & Operations Officer of Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM), had 1,633 shares disposed on February 26, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to restricted stock that vested that day. The disposals were recorded as: 1,015 shares at $33.34 each ($33,840) and 618 shares at $33.34 each ($20,604), for a combined value of $54,444. This was a routine tax-withholding disposition (code F), not an open-market sale intended as a directional bet.

Key Details

• Transaction date: February 26, 2026. Filing date: March 2, 2026 (Form 4 accession 0001767612-26-000001). Filing appears timely.
• Prices and amounts: 1,015 shares @ $33.34 = $33,840; 618 shares @ $33.34 = $20,604; total 1,633 shares, $54,444.
• Transaction code: F — tax withholding to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in the excerpt provided.
• Footnote: F1 specifies these were shares withheld to satisfy taxes on restricted stock that vested on February 26, 2026.

Context This is a sell-to-cover/tax withholding action tied to vesting of restricted stock, a routine administrative disposal that does not necessarily reflect the insider’s view of the company. For retail investors, purchases are generally more informative about insider conviction; withholding on vesting is common and should be viewed as standard tax-related activity.