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First Business (FBIZ) CIO receives 2,430-share award, 1,143 shares withheld for taxes

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FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Chief Information Officer Daniel Ovokaitys received a grant of 2,430 shares of Common Stock at no cost upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards for the 2023–2025 performance period. To cover tax obligations, 1,143 shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $58.60 per share. After these compensation-related entries, he directly holds 10,668 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Ovokaitys Daniel
Role Chief Information Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,430 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,143 $58.60 $67K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,811 shares (Direct)
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Shares granted 2,430 shares Common Stock issued upon vesting of Performance RSUs for 2023–2025
Tax-withholding shares 1,143 shares Shares delivered to cover tax liability on vesting
Tax-withholding price $58.60 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of 1,143 shares
Post-transaction holdings 10,668 shares Directly owned Common Stock after grant and tax withholding
Transaction date 2026-04-10 Date of grant and tax-withholding disposition
Performance Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Issuance of Common Stock upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards for the performance period 2023-2025."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition"
Common Stock financial
"Issuance of Common Stock upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ovokaitys Daniel

(Last)(First)(Middle)
401 CHARMANY DRIVE

(Street)
MADISON WISCONSIN 53719

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. [ FBIZ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Information Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/10/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/10/2026A2,430(1)A$011,811D
Common Stock04/10/2026F1,143D$58.610,668D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Issuance of Common Stock upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards for the performance period 2023-2025.
Peter J. Wilder (pursuant to Power of Attorney filed previously)04/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did FBIZ executive Daniel Ovokaitys report in this Form 4?

Daniel Ovokaitys reported a stock award and related tax withholding. He received 2,430 shares of FBIZ Common Stock upon vesting of performance-based RSUs, and 1,143 shares were withheld at $58.60 per share to satisfy tax liabilities, leaving him with 10,668 shares directly owned.

How many FBIZ shares did the CIO acquire through this stock award?

He acquired 2,430 shares of FBIZ Common Stock at no cash cost. These shares were issued upon vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards tied to the 2023–2025 performance period, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

Why were 1,143 FBIZ shares disposed of in Daniel Ovokaitys’ filing?

The 1,143 FBIZ shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction. They were delivered at $58.60 per share to cover tax obligations arising from the vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards, not as an open-market sale indicating a discretionary trading decision.

How many FBIZ shares does Daniel Ovokaitys own after these transactions?

Following the grant and tax-withholding disposition, he directly owns 10,668 shares of FBIZ Common Stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction holdings after receiving 2,430 vested shares and having 1,143 shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the award.

What is the nature of the FBIZ Performance Restricted Stock Unit awards mentioned?

The awards are Performance Restricted Stock Units for the 2023–2025 period that convert into Common Stock upon vesting. In this case, vesting triggered issuance of 2,430 shares to Daniel Ovokaitys, illustrating long-term, performance-based equity compensation rather than cash bonuses.