Commerce Bancshares Executive Shows Confidence with New Stock Purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Executive Vice President Kevin G Barth reported insider trading activity on June 24, 2025. The transaction involved the acquisition of 99 shares of Common Stock at $62.3136 per share through the Executive Compensation Plan.

Following the transaction, Barth's total beneficial ownership consists of:

• 22,640 shares indirectly owned through Executive Compensation Plan
• 46,448 shares indirectly held in 401(k)
• 14,774 shares indirectly owned by spouse
• 50,099 shares directly owned

The Form 4 was filed on June 28, 2025, and signed by Paul A. Steiner on behalf of Kevin G Barth. Total beneficial ownership across all holdings amounts to 133,961 shares, demonstrating significant insider stake in the company.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

BARTH KEVIN G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 WALNUT ST., 7TH FLOOR

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/ [ CBSH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/24/2025		A		99	A	$62.3136	22,640	I	Exec Comp Plan
Common Stock								46,448	I	401(k)
Common Stock								14,774	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								50,099	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By Paul A. Steiner For: Kevin G Barth	06/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many CBSH shares did Kevin G Barth acquire on June 24, 2025?

Kevin G Barth acquired 99 shares of CBSH common stock at a price of $62.3136 per share through the Executive Compensation Plan on June 24, 2025.

What is Kevin G Barth's total direct ownership of CBSH stock?

Kevin G Barth directly owns 50,099 shares of Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) stock, as reported in the Form 4 filing.

What positions does Kevin G Barth hold at Commerce Bancshares (CBSH)?

Kevin G Barth serves as Executive Vice President at Commerce Bancshares Inc., as indicated in the Form 4 filing.

What is the breakdown of Kevin G Barth's indirect CBSH stock ownership?

Kevin G Barth's indirect ownership consists of 22,640 shares through the Executive Compensation Plan, 46,448 shares in his 401(k), and 14,774 shares held by his spouse, totaling 83,862 shares of indirect ownership.

What was the total value of CBSH shares acquired by Kevin Barth in this transaction?

The total value of shares acquired was $6,169.05 (99 shares × $62.3136 per share) through the Executive Compensation Plan.