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BOTJ - Bank of the James Financial Group Inc

Insider Purchase by Chapman Robert R (Pres)

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Trade Summary

2 days ago, Chapman Robert R, serving as Pres at Bank of the James Financial Group Inc (BOTJ), purchased 1,200 shares at $20.89 per share, for a total transaction value of $25,068.00. Following this transaction, Chapman Robert R now holds 124,118 shares of BOTJ.

This purchase represents a 1.00% increase in Chapman Robert R's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Friday, February 20, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, February 20, 2026, meaning the disclosure happened on the same day as the trade.

Bank of the James Financial Group Inc operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the BANKS - REGIONAL industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Chapman Robert R

Pres

Robert R. Chapman III is a seasoned banking executive serving as President of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (BOTJ) and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the James.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BOTJ/people/robert-chapman-iii)[[2]](https://www.bankofthejames.bank/leadership-team/)[[4]](https://app.boardroomalpha.com/profiles/people/A1047421-ROBERT_R_CHAPMAN) At age 62, he co-organized the bank in 1999, became CEO of the Bank in January 2003, and President of the holding company in January 2004; he previously served as President of the Bank until October 2021.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BOTJ/people/robert-chapman-iii)[[7]](https://www.bankofthejames.bank/videos/meet-bob-chapman/) His career highlights include prior roles at Crestar Bank as VP & Branch Manager and Commercial Account Manager for about 15 years, and current board positions at Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc., Centra Foundation, VMI Keydet Club, and Westminster-Canterbury Foundation.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BOTJ/people/robert-chapman-iii) Chapman holds a B.A. in Economics from the Virginia Military Institute, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BOTJ/people/robert-chapman-iii) Recently, as a corporate insider and director, Chapman purchased 1,200 shares of BOTJ common stock at $20.89 per share on February 20, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 124,118 shares.[[3]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/BOTJ/form-4-bank-of-the-james-financial-group-inc-insider-trading-activity-0a421eeafd6b.html)[[5]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/chapman-president-at-bank-of-the-james-buys-25k-in-botj-93CH-4517049) Under his leadership, the bank has expanded from its 1999 founding with 12 employees to over 20 locations and 160 employees across Virginia.[[7]](https://www.bankofthejames.bank/videos/meet-bob-chapman/) His 2024 total compensation was $741,753, including base salary, bonus, and other compensation.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BOTJ/people/robert-chapman-iii)

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Trade Price

$20.89

Quantity

1,200

Total Value

$25,068.00

Shares Owned

124,118

Trade Date

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, February 20, 2026

FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

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