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Banner Corp (NASDAQ: BANR) CEO gets RSUs and surrenders shares for taxes

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Banner Corp President and CEO Mark J. Grescovich reported compensation-related equity awards and tax-share withholdings. On April 1, 2026, he received 9,214 restricted stock units and 20,733 performance-based restricted stock units at a reference price of $61.40 per share under the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The 9,214-unit award vests ratably over three years beginning April 1, 2026, while the 20,733-unit award depends on corporate and individual performance from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Separate Form 4 entries show 1,333 shares and 1,086 shares relinquished at about $61.34 per share to cover tax obligations on vesting of earlier restricted stock awards under the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, not open-market sales. After these transactions, Grescovich directly holds 270,346 shares of Banner common stock.

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Insider GRESCOVICH MARK J
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 9,214 $61.40 $566K
Grant/Award Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 20,733 $61.40 $1.27M
Tax Withholding Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 1,333 $61.34 $82K
Tax Withholding Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share 1,086 $61.34 $67K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share — 252,032 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents award pursuant to 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan; shares vest ratably over a three-year period beginning on April 1, 2026 and ending on the third anniversary thereof. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest. Closing price on April 1, 2026. Represents award pursuant to 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan and is subject to the achievement of specified corporate and individual performance goals over a period that began on January 1, 2026 and ends on December 31, 2028. The extent to which the award vests, if at all, depends on the extent to which the performance goals are satisfied. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest. Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 3,387 shares of restricted stock pursuant to 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Market price on April 1, 2026. Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 2,758 shares of restricted stock pursuant to 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Time-based RSU award 9,214 units at $61.40 Granted April 1, 2026 under 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Performance RSU award 20,733 units at $61.40 Performance period Jan 1, 2026–Dec 31, 2028
Tax withholding shares (1st) 1,333 shares at $61.34 Relinquished to cover taxes on 3,387 vested shares
Tax withholding shares (2nd) 1,086 shares at $61.34 Relinquished to cover taxes on 2,758 vested shares
Shares held after transactions 270,346 shares Direct ownership after April 1, 2026 Form 4 events
Tax-withholding total 2,419 shares Total shares relinquished to cover tax obligations
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Represents award pursuant to 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan; shares vest ratably over a three-year period"
performance goals financial
"subject to the achievement of specified corporate and individual performance goals over a period that began on January 1, 2026"
Performance goals are specific, measurable targets a company sets for financial results, operational milestones, or individual roles—examples include revenue, profit, production levels, or completion of a project. They matter to investors because meeting or missing these targets influences management pay, future forecasts, deal-related payments and market confidence; think of them as a scoreboard that helps outsiders judge whether the business is performing as promised.
tax obligation financial
"Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 3,387 shares of restricted stock"
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 2,758 shares of restricted stock pursuant to 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan."
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
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*
GRESCOVICH MARK J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
10 SOUTH FIRST AVE.

(Street)
WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON 99362

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BANNER CORP [ BANR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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 Stock, $0.01 par value per share04/01/2026A9,214(1)A$61.4(2)252,032D
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share04/01/2026A20,733(3)A$61.4(2)272,765D
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share04/01/2026F1,333(4)D$61.34(5)271,432D
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share04/01/2026F1,086(6)D$61.34(5)270,346D
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:
1. Represents award pursuant to 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan; shares vest ratably over a three-year period beginning on April 1, 2026 and ending on the third anniversary thereof. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest.
2. Closing price on April 1, 2026.
3. Represents award pursuant to 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan and is subject to the achievement of specified corporate and individual performance goals over a period that began on January 1, 2026 and ends on December 31, 2028. The extent to which the award vests, if at all, depends on the extent to which the performance goals are satisfied. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon vesting. These restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and to limits on transferability until they vest.
4. Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 3,387 shares of restricted stock pursuant to 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
5. Market price on April 1, 2026.
6. Shares relinquished to cover tax obligation on vesting of 2,758 shares of restricted stock pursuant to 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
/s/ Richard C. Arnold, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Grescovich04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider equity awards did BANR CEO Mark Grescovich receive?

Mark Grescovich received two restricted stock unit awards, totaling 9,214 time-based units and 20,733 performance-based units, at a reference price of $61.40 per share. Both awards were granted under Banner Corp’s 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan as part of his executive compensation.

How do the new Banner Corp (BANR) CEO RSU awards vest?

The 9,214 restricted stock units vest ratably over three years starting April 1, 2026. The 20,733 performance-based units vest, if at all, based on specified corporate and individual goals measured from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, creating long-term performance alignment.

Were any of BANR CEO Mark Grescovich’s Form 4 transactions open-market sales?

The Form 4 shows no open-market sales. Instead, 1,333 shares and 1,086 shares were relinquished to cover tax obligations on vesting of prior restricted stock awards, a common non-market mechanism that uses shares rather than cash to satisfy tax liabilities.

How many Banner Corp shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After the reported awards and tax-share withholdings, Mark Grescovich directly holds 270,346 shares of Banner Corp common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the April 1, 2026 compensation grants and related tax-related share relinquishments.

What plans govern the BANR CEO’s equity awards and tax-share withholdings?

The new restricted stock unit grants come from the 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan, with time-based and performance-based components. The shares relinquished for taxes relate to vesting of earlier restricted stock under the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, showing ongoing use of company equity programs.