---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000943374-23-000348"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ECBK"
cik: "0001914605"
company_name: "ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/"
filed_at: "2023-08-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T19:35:30.223338+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ECB Bancorp authorizes share repurchase of up to 458,762 shares (~5% outstanding)

## Summary
- First buyback program since mutual-to-stock conversion and stock offering in July 2022.
- Shares may be repurchased in open market, private transactions, or via Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Repurchases at management's discretion based on price, market conditions, and capital priorities.
- Program may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time; no obligation to repurchase any shares.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000943374-23-000348
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ECBK
- cik: 0001914605
- company_name: ECB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
- filed_at: 2023-08-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1914605/000094337423000348/0000943374-23-000348-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1914605/000094337423000348/form8k.htm

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