<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001420506-25-000288.txt : 20250211
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001420506-25-000288
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SCHEDULE 13G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250211

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000767405
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	02 Finance
		IRS NUMBER:				341395608
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-36601
		FILM NUMBER:		25610328

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		401 CLINTON ST
		CITY:			DEFIANCE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43512
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4197838930

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		401 CLINTON STREET
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 467
		CITY:			DEFIANCE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43512

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	RURBAN FINANCIAL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FJ Capital Management LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001599170
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				261588525
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(703) 875-8378

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7901 JONES BRANCH DR.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 210
		CITY:			MCLEAN
		STATE:			VA
		ZIP:			22102
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		<amendmentNo>2</amendmentNo>
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      <eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>12/31/2024</eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>
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        <issuerName>SB Financial Group, Inc (SBFG)</issuerName>
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      <reportingPersonName>FJ Capital Management LLC</reportingPersonName>
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      <reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
        <sharedVotingPower>371571 </sharedVotingPower>
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      <classPercent>5.59</classPercent>
      <typeOfReportingPerson>IA</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 371,571 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member; as such, the Reporting Person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership.  </comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
      <memberGroup>a</memberGroup>
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      <classPercent>5.59</classPercent>
      <typeOfReportingPerson>OO</typeOfReportingPerson>
      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 371,571 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC.</comments>
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      <reportingPersonName>Martin Friedman</reportingPersonName>
      <memberGroup>a</memberGroup>
      <citizenshipOrOrganization>X1</citizenshipOrOrganization>
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      <comments>Relating to items 6, 8 and 9 of this page: Consists of 371,571 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, of which FJ Capital Management LLC is the managing member. Martin Friedman is the Managing Member of FJ Capital Management LLC; as such, Mr. Friedman may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of reported shares but as to which Mr. Friedman disclaims beneficial ownership. </comments>
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        <issuerName>SB Financial Group, Inc (SBFG)</issuerName>
        <issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>401 Clinton Street, Definance, OH 43512</issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>
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        <filingPersonName>This Schedule 13G is being filed on behalf of the following Reporting Persons:
FJ Capital Management LLC
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
Martin Friedman</filingPersonName>
        <principalBusinessOfficeOrResidenceAddress>FJ Capital Management LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA  22102

Financial Opportunity Fund LLC
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102

Martin Friedman
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 210
McLean, VA 22102</principalBusinessOfficeOrResidenceAddress>
        <citizenship>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC, and FJ Capital Management LLC - Delaware limited liability companies
Martin Friedman - United States citizen
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        <amountBeneficiallyOwned>FJ Capital Management LLC - 371,571 shares
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 371,571 shares
Martin Friedman - 371,571 shares
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        <classPercent>FJ Capital Management LLC - 5.59%
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 5.59%
Martin Friedman - 5.59%</classPercent>
        <numberOfSharesPersonHas>
          <sharedPowerOrDirectToVote>FJ Capital Management LLC - 371,571 shares
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 371,571 shares
Martin Friedman - 371,571 shares
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          <sharedPowerOrDirectToDispose>FJ Capital Management LLC - 371,571 shares
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC - 371,571 shares
Martin Friedman - 371,571 shares
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        <notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
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        <notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
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        <notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
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        <notApplicableFlag>N</notApplicableFlag>
        <certifications>By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.</certifications>
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      <reportingPersonName>FJ Capital Management LLC</reportingPersonName>
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        <signature>Martin Friedman</signature>
        <title>Managing Member</title>
        <date>02/03/2025</date>
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      <reportingPersonName>Financial Opportunity Fund LLC</reportingPersonName>
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