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BWFG - Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Seidman Lawrence B (Dir)

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Trade Summary

4 days ago, Seidman Lawrence B, serving as Dir at Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG), purchased 10,000 shares at $47.40 per share, for a total transaction value of $473,962.00. Following this transaction, Seidman Lawrence B now holds 802,128 shares of BWFG.

This purchase represents a 1.00% increase in Seidman Lawrence B's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Monday, February 23, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3 days after the trade was made.

Bankwell 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.

Seidman Lawrence B

Dir

Lawrence B. Seidman is an independent director at Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) since 2020, serving on the Audit Committee and contributing extensive expertise in financial institutions governance.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman)[[3]](https://app.boardroomalpha.com/profiles/people/A1002851-LAWRENCE_B_SEIDMAN) Aged 77, he manages Seidman and Associates, LLC and related investment groups in Parsippany, NJ, focusing on investments in financial institutions since 1995.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman)[[4]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223418285/en/Bankwell-Financial-Group-Director-Lawrence-B.-Seidman-Approved-to-Increase-Position-in-Company) His career highlights include prior directorships at Stonegate Bank (2009–2018), ASB Bancorp Inc./Asheville Savings Bank (2016–2018), Center Bancorp, Inc. (2007–2014), Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation (2014–2016), and MSB Financial Corp./Millington Bank (2016–2020).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman)[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/36094/lawrence-b-seidman) A former SEC attorney, Seidman has demonstrated strong alignment with BWFG through significant ownership (approximately 9.49%, recently approved to increase to 14.99%) and consistent insider purchases, including 4,976 shares in October 2024 and 95 shares in March 2025.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman)[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/36094/lawrence-b-seidman)[[4]](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223418285/en/Bankwell-Financial-Group-Director-Lawrence-B.-Seidman-Approved-to-Increase-Position-in-Company)[[5]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/bankwell-financial-director-lawrence-seidman-buys-144664-in-shares-93CH-3698084) Seidman's nomination rights are contractually protected under a 2020 agreement (amended 2022 and 2024) as long as he and affiliated funds maintain at least 5% ownership.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman) He holds substantial stakes across multiple banks and receives annual RSU grants as a director.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/BWFG/people/lawrence-seidman)[[2]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/36094/lawrence-b-seidman)

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Trade Price

$47.40

Quantity

10,000

Total Value

$473,962.00

Shares Owned

802,128

Trade Date

Monday, February 23, 2026

4 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Filed 3 days after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

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