Bankwell Financial Director Lawrence Seidman Purchases 323 Shares at $53.70

Lawrence B. Seidman, a director of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG), filed a Form 4 disclosing the purchase of 323 shares of common stock at $53.70 per share on June 5, 2026. Following this transaction, Seidman directly owns 4,844 shares. The filing also reveals Seidman's extensive indirect ownership through various investment entities totaling over 825,000 shares, including holdings in Seidman and Associates, L.L.C. (218,756 shares), Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P. (141,067 shares), and Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P. (177,280 shares). Additionally, the filing discloses restricted stock awards with future vesting schedules, including 1,455 shares granted in February 2026 that will vest in three equal installments through February 2029. This transaction represents a routine director purchase indicating continued confidence in the company.