Fourthstone LLC Reports 6.93% Stake in Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.

On May 15, 2026, Fourthstone LLC and associated reporting persons, including L. Phillip Stone, IV, filed a Schedule 13G regarding their holdings in Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (EBMT). The filing reveals that Fourthstone LLC now beneficially owns 551,952 shares of Common Stock, representing a 6.93% ownership stake in the company. This position is held across several entities, including the Fourthstone Master Opportunity Fund Ltd, which holds 5.31% (423,045 shares), and Fourthstone GP LLC, which manages funds holding 1.62% (128,907 shares). The filing indicates that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reported ownership percentage is based on 7,965,431 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2026. This filing marks a significant increase from previous reporting, establishing a substantial minority position by the St. Louis-based investment adviser.