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Director at Shore Bancshares (NASDAQ: SHBI) adds stock and RSUs

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Shore Bancshares director Michael Brian Adams increased his stake in SHBI. He acquired 175 shares of common stock at $20.29 per share, boosting his direct holdings to 45,818 shares. The increase is noted as an exempt acquisition under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11.

Adams also holds 10,047 shares indirectly through a Roth IRA. In addition, he now has 4,165 restricted stock units, including a new grant of 1,855 units that vest on May 21, 2027 and 2,310 units scheduled to vest on July 29, 2026, each unit representing one share of common stock.

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Insider Adams Michael Brian
Role null
Bought 175 shs ($4K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 175 $20.29 $4K
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 1,855 $0.00 --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,818 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 4,165 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 10,047 shares (Indirect, By Roth IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock. Represents restricted stock units that vest on July 29, 2026, the first anniversary of the award. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 2,310 shares on July 29, 2026. Represents restricted stock units that vest on May 21, 2027, the first anniversary of the award. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 shares on May 21, 2027.
New shares acquired 175 shares Common stock acquired via Dividend Reinvestment Plan at $20.29
Purchase price $20.29/share Price for 175 newly acquired SHBI common shares
Direct holdings after transaction 45,818 shares Direct SHBI common stock owned by Adams after acquisition
Indirect Roth IRA holdings 10,047 shares SHBI common stock held indirectly via Roth IRA
New RSU grant 1,855 units Restricted stock units vesting on May 21, 2027
Existing RSUs 2,310 units Restricted stock units vesting on July 29, 2026
Total RSUs held 4,165 units Aggregate restricted stock units after new award
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"Exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11."
beneficial ownership financial
"Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Roth IRA financial
"Indirect ownership reported as 10,047 common shares held By Roth IRA."
A Roth IRA is a retirement savings account you fund with money that’s already been taxed, and withdrawals taken in retirement under the account rules are tax-free. It matters to investors because it shifts the tax bill to today instead of retirement, potentially increasing after-tax income later—think of it like paying for a lifetime subscription now so you can use it without extra charges in the future—helpful for long-term tax planning and flexibility.
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Adams Michael Brian

(Last)(First)(Middle)
18 E DOVER STREET

(Street)
EASTON MARYLAND 21601

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SHORE BANCSHARES INC [ SHBI ]
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)
05/21/2026
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 Stock45,643(1)D
Common Stock05/26/2026P175A$20.2945,818D
Common Stock10,047(1)IBy Roth IRA
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
Restricted Stock Units(2) (3) (4)Common Stock2,3102,310D
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/21/2026A1,855 (5) (6)Common Stock1,855$04,165D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects an increase in beneficial ownership resulting from an exempt acquisition of common stock under Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan pursuant to Rule 16a-11.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SHBI common stock.
3. Represents restricted stock units that vest on July 29, 2026, the first anniversary of the award.
4. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 2,310 shares on July 29, 2026.
5. Represents restricted stock units that vest on May 21, 2027, the first anniversary of the award.
6. Restricted stock units vest as follows: 1,855 shares on May 21, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Christy Lombardi, Attorney in Fact for Michael Brian Adams05/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did SHBI director Michael Brian Adams do in this Form 4 filing?

Michael Brian Adams increased his SHBI holdings by acquiring 175 common shares at $20.29 each via the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. He also reported updated positions in directly held shares, Roth IRA holdings, and restricted stock units with future vesting dates.

How many Shore Bancshares (SHBI) shares does Adams own after the latest transactions?

After the latest transactions, Adams directly holds 45,818 SHBI common shares. He also indirectly owns 10,047 shares through a Roth IRA, giving him a combined reported equity exposure that is much larger than the 175-share incremental acquisition disclosed in this update.

What price did Adams pay for the newly acquired SHBI shares?

Adams acquired 175 SHBI common shares at an average price of $20.29 per share. The footnotes state this was an exempt acquisition under the Shore Bancshares Dividend Reinvestment Plan, which allows automatic share purchases using reinvested dividends.

What restricted stock units does Adams hold in Shore Bancshares (SHBI)?

Adams holds 4,165 restricted stock units, each representing one future SHBI share. Of these, 2,310 units are scheduled to vest on July 29, 2026, and a newly reported 1,855-unit award will vest on May 21, 2027, subject to standard vesting conditions.

How significant is the 175-share SHBI acquisition relative to Adams’s total holdings?

The 175-share acquisition is small compared with Adams’s total reported stake. He now directly owns 45,818 shares and indirectly owns 10,047 shares, so the new purchase represents only a minor incremental increase in his overall Shore Bancshares equity position.

What does the Dividend Reinvestment Plan mean for SHBI shareholders like Adams?

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy additional SHBI shares. For Adams, this resulted in an exempt acquisition of 175 shares, slightly increasing his beneficial ownership without executing a traditional open-market stock purchase.