New Peoples Bankshares (NWWP) Director John D. Cox Buys 8,570 Shares

What Happened
Director John D. Cox reported an open-market purchase of 8,570 shares of New Peoples Bankshares, Inc. (NWWP) on April 30, 2026. The shares were acquired at $3.88 each for a total transaction value of roughly $33,252. This was a straight purchase (transaction code P), which is generally interpreted as a direct buy rather than a sale or option exercise.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-04-30, 8,570 shares at $3.88 per share (total ≈ $33,252).
• Transaction type/code: Open-market purchase (P).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in this Form 4 filing.
• Footnotes / plans: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other special footnotes reported.
• Filing timeliness: Filed 2026-05-01 (reported the next day), which appears timely under Form 4 reporting rules.

Context
Purchases by insiders can be informative because they represent direct cash investments in the company; however, they do not on their own prove motive or future performance. This filing documents a routine open-market buy by a company director rather than an option exercise, gift, or other derivative transaction.