Director-affiliated entity liquidates substantial stake, director makes smaller direct purchase

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A director-affiliated investment entity disposed of over $44 million in company stock, representing a significant reduction in its holdings, while the director simultaneously made a direct purchase of over $500,000.

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• Substantial Institutional Sale

  An entity affiliated with Director David J. Volk, Castle Creek Advisors IV LLC and Castle Creek Capital Partners VI LP, disposed of 2,346,104 shares for approximately $44.4 million on January 28, 2026. Mr. Volk disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares.

• Director's Direct Purchase

  David J. Volk made a direct open market purchase of 27,000 shares for approximately $503,000 on February 3, 2026.

• Significant Reduction in Holdings

  The combined transactions result in a substantial net reduction of shares held by entities associated with the director, from over 2.3 million to approximately 28,000 shares.

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David J. Volk, a Director of California BanCorp, reported a Form 4 detailing a significant disposition of shares by entities he is associated with, specifically Castle Creek Advisors IV LLC and Castle Creek Capital Partners VI LP. These entities sold over 2.3 million shares for approximately $44.4 million. While Mr. Volk disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except for his pecuniary interest, this represents a substantial reduction in the institutional investor's stake, potentially creating an overhang on the stock. Concurrently, Mr. Volk made a direct open market purchase of 27,000 shares for approximately $503,000, indicating some personal confidence, but this is dwarfed by the magnitude of the institutional sale. The net effect is a significant reduction in overall holdings by entities associated with the director.