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Ames National director buys 180 shares at $31.54

AMES NATIONAL CORP (ATLO) director Michelle R. Cassabaum reported an open-market purchase of Common Stock.

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AMES NATIONAL CORP (ATLO) director Michelle R. Cassabaum reported an open-market purchase of Common Stock. On 2026-08-31, she bought 180 shares at a price of $31.54 per share. Following this transaction, her directly held position increased to 10,308 shares of AMES NATIONAL CORP common stock.

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Insider Cassabaum Michelle R
Role Director
Bought 180 shs ($6K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 180 $31.54 $6K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,308 shares (Direct)
Shares purchased 180 shares Common Stock acquired on 2026-08-31
Purchase price per share $31.54 per share Open-market or private purchase of Common Stock
Shares owned after transaction 10,308 shares Directly held Common Stock following the 2026-08-31 purchase
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description: Purchase in open market or private transaction"
beneficial ownership financial
"total_shares_following_transaction reflects reported beneficial ownership"
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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ATLO director Michelle R. Cassabaum report?

She reported a purchase of AMES NATIONAL CORP Common Stock, acquiring 180 shares on 2026-08-31 in an open-market or private transaction at $31.54 per share.

How many ATLO shares did Michelle R. Cassabaum buy and at what price?

Michelle R. Cassabaum bought 180 shares of AMES NATIONAL CORP (ATLO) Common Stock at $31.54 per share on 2026-08-31.

What are Michelle R. Cassabaum’s total ATLO holdings after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Michelle R. Cassabaum directly holds 10,308 shares of AMES NATIONAL CORP Common Stock.

Was the ATLO insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The reported ATLO insider transaction by Michelle R. Cassabaum was a purchase of Common Stock, coded as a “P” transaction for an open-market or private transaction.

Does the Form 4 indicate indirect ownership for Michelle R. Cassabaum’s ATLO shares?

No. The filing lists her ownership as direct, with 10,308 shares of AMES NATIONAL CORP Common Stock held directly following the transaction.

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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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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*
Cassabaum Michelle R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
PO BOX 846

(Street)
AMES IOWA 50010

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMES NATIONAL CORP [ ATLO ]
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)
08/31/2026
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 Stock08/31/2026P180A$31.5410,308D
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
Explanation of Responses:
John P Nelson by power of attorney09/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)