[Form 4] Commerce Bancshares Inc Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Timothy S. Dunn, a director of Commerce Bancshares, purchased 606 shares of Commerce Bancshares Inc. (CBSH) common stock on 08/29/2025 at a price of $61.94 per share, resulting in 1,369 shares beneficially owned directly. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Mr. Dunn on 09/03/2025.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Insider purchase recorded; transaction size appears modest relative to typical institutional holdings.

The filing documents a straightforward open-market purchase of 606 shares at $61.94, increasing direct ownership to 1,369 shares. The transaction is routine disclosure under Section 16 and contains no derivatives or dispositions. There are no indications in the filing of 10b5-1 plan usage or other arrangements, and the form was executed by a representative.

Corporate Governance Expert

Routine director buy with clear reporting; no governance red flags in the Form 4.

The report identifies Mr. Dunn as a director and shows a single non-derivative acquisition. The filing is complete for the reported transaction and includes an authorized signature. It does not disclose any indirect ownership structures or related-party arrangements that would raise governance concerns.

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^*

DUNN TIMOTHY S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 WALNUT ST

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/29/2025

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	08/29/2025		A		606	A	$61.94	1,369	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:

	/s/ By: Paul A. Steiner For: Timothy S. Dunn	09/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Timothy S. Dunn report on Form 4 for CBSH?

He reported the purchase of 606 shares of Commerce Bancshares Inc. common stock on 08/29/2025 at $61.94 per share.

How many CBSH shares does Timothy S. Dunn beneficially own after the transaction?

The Form 4 states he beneficially owns 1,369 shares following the reported purchase.

What is Timothy S. Dunn's relationship to Commerce Bancshares?

The filing identifies Timothy S. Dunn as a Director of Commerce Bancshares Inc.

When was the Form 4 for this transaction signed?

The Form 4 bears a signature executed by Paul A. Steiner for Timothy S. Dunn dated 09/03/2025.

Did the Form 4 report any derivative transactions or dispositions?

No. The filing reports only a non-derivative acquisition; there are no derivative transactions or dispositions disclosed.