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Director’s 68,194 Heritage (HTBK) shares canceled, converted in CVBF deal

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HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP director Julianne M. Biagini Komas reported a disposition of 68,194 shares of common stock to the issuer. The shares were canceled at the merger effective time and converted into the right to receive CVB Financial Corp. common stock at a 0.65-for-1 exchange ratio. Following the transaction, she reported holding zero shares of Heritage Commerce common stock. Outstanding restricted stock awards also accelerated in full and were exchanged for the same merger consideration.

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Insider BIAGINI KOMAS JULIANNE M
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock, No Par Value 68,194 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, No Par Value — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On April 17, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of December 17, 2025, by and between Heritage Commerce Corp (the "Company"), a California corporation and CVB Financial Corp. ("CVBF"), a California corporation, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.65 shares (the "Exchange Ratio") of CVBF's common stock, without interest thereon (the "Merger Consideration"). At the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock award granted under any Company stock plan accelerated in full, and such restricted stock awards were converted into, and became exchanged for, the Merger Consideration.
Shares disposed 68,194 shares Disposition to issuer on April 17, 2026
Transaction price per share $0.0000 Reported disposition price for HTBK common stock
Shares held after transaction 0 shares Heritage Commerce common stock following merger effective time
Exchange ratio 0.65 shares CVB Financial common shares per Heritage Commerce share
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description: Disposition to issuer"
Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger regulatory
"transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger"
Exchange Ratio financial
"the right to receive 0.65 shares (the "Exchange Ratio") of CVBF's common stock"
The exchange ratio is the number used to decide how many shares of one company you get for each share you own in another company during a merger or acquisition. It’s like a recipe that tells you how to swap shares fairly, ensuring both companies’ values are balanced. This ratio matters because it determines how ownership divides between the companies' shareholders.
Merger Consideration financial
"without interest thereon (the "Merger Consideration")."
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
restricted stock award financial
"each outstanding restricted stock award granted under any Company stock plan accelerated"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
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*
BIAGINI KOMAS JULIANNE M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
224 AIRPORT PARKWAY

(Street)
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95110

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP [ HTBK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/17/2026
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 Stock, No Par Value04/17/2026D68,194(1)(2)D$00D
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. On April 17, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of December 17, 2025, by and between Heritage Commerce Corp (the "Company"), a California corporation and CVB Financial Corp. ("CVBF"), a California corporation, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each share of the Company's common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was cancelled and converted into the right to receive 0.65 shares (the "Exchange Ratio") of CVBF's common stock, without interest thereon (the "Merger Consideration").
2. At the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock award granted under any Company stock plan accelerated in full, and such restricted stock awards were converted into, and became exchanged for, the Merger Consideration.
/s/ Janisha Sabnani as Attorney-in-Fact for Julianne M. Biagini Komas04/17/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HTBK director Julianne M. Biagini Komas report?

She reported a disposition of 68,194 shares of Heritage Commerce common stock to the issuer. The shares were canceled at the merger effective time and converted into the right to receive CVB Financial Corp. common stock at a 0.65 exchange ratio.

Why were Julianne M. Biagini Komas’s HTBK shares disposed of to the issuer?

The disposition occurred because Heritage Commerce Corp completed a merger with CVB Financial Corp. At the effective time, each Heritage share was canceled and converted into the right to receive 0.65 CVBF common shares under the Merger Agreement terms.

How many HTBK shares does the director hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the transaction, Julianne M. Biagini Komas reported owning zero shares of Heritage Commerce common stock. Her prior 68,194 shares were canceled and converted into the right to receive CVB Financial Corp. common stock based on the 0.65 exchange ratio.

What exchange ratio applied to Heritage Commerce Corp shares in the CVBF merger?

Each Heritage Commerce Corp common share outstanding immediately before the effective time was canceled and converted into the right to receive 0.65 shares of CVB Financial Corp common stock. This fixed 0.65 exchange ratio defined the merger consideration for shareholders.

What happened to outstanding restricted stock awards of HTBK in the merger?

At the effective time, all outstanding restricted stock awards under Heritage Commerce Corp stock plans accelerated in full. These awards were then converted into, and exchanged for, the same merger consideration as common shares, namely the right to receive CVB Financial Corp common stock.

What does the Form 4 transaction code D mean for this HTBK filing?

Transaction code D indicates a disposition to the issuer. In this case, the director’s 68,194 Heritage Commerce common shares were canceled at the merger closing and converted into the right to receive CVB Financial Corp shares, rather than being sold on the open market.